Taco Bell

8001 S Orange Blossom Trl Ste 210C, Orlando, FL 32809

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 9, 2025

Score

High Risk

Taco Bell appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2022. Taco Bell was last inspected on Apr 9, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around eight violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Compared to other Orlando restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 9, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. potatoes (122F - Hot Holding) In holding unit less than 4 hours. Staff discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Reminder to renew **Repeat Violation**

50-17-3

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.

11-26-1

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Back food prep area and over coolers.

36-34-5

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket. Manager turned over.

24-05-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employees drinks, cellphones, and cigarettes on counter with equipment located on the cook line. Staff removed items. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Unused equipment in second food prep area. Fan cover in walk in. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Jul 15, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Mar 1, 2024

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans on rack above sink.

24-08-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil.

08B-38-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.table with press and back of coke machine table.

23-03-4

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Large make table cooler in kitchen area.

33-31-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen. Black mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Oct 5, 2023

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with form. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine black substance.

22-20-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Nov 7, 2022

Complaint Full

2 major violations. 7 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning**

53A-02-7

53B-01-5

Basic - Inside/outside of dumpster not clean. Liquids leaking from compactor **Warning**

33-10-4

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning**

33-19-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks in kitchen **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

13-03-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket at machine. Operator inverted **Warning**

24-05-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of triple bin dry storage container **Warning**

23-03-4

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Dish sprayer **Warning**

29-08-4

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed Hallways with cardboard boxes, cartons and strapping including tape and other garbage lining halls and walls and cages in poor repair. **Warning**

33-31-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Bell last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell on file is from Apr 9, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Bell?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell.

How does Taco Bell compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

Taco Bell most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.

Has Taco Bell's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Taco Bell have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Taco Bell means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Taco Bell inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Bell is inspected around two times per year on average.

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