Taco Bell

369 Avalon Park Blvd S, Orlando, FL 32828

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Taco Bell stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 18, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

Looking across the full record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

By comparison, the average Orlando facility scores 79, putting Taco Bell on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 18, 2026

Routine - Food

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

View 6 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink . Operator removed the splitter. **Corrected On-Site**

29-34-4

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 400+++ Operator added water second check 200 ppm . **Corrected On-Site**

41-27-4

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 to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Gasket at the walk-in cooler door . Operator cleaned the gasket. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board kitchen area . **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

51-13-4

Jul 16, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer.

16-36-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table and prep table at the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee ice cream stored on the walk-in freezer next to customer not identified as employee food .

08B-49-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom of make table .

29-49-6

Jan 29, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Johan hired 11-15-2024.

53B-13-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table the 2 side . **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. At the walk-in cooler area .

36-34-5

Aug 2, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The one at the kitchen next to the taco hot hold . **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

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. Total 17 employee only observed 4 agreements from 2023 non at 2024 .

11-26-1

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At make table .

14-09-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side fryer .

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom on make table and reach-in freezer at the kitchen.

22-16-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. The one by the walk-in cooler top of the soda boxes .

36-27-5

Mar 14, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Aug 2, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Jan 5, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Aug 3, 2022

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime./ interior of ice chute on soda fountain.

22-02-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container., shredded cheese. Manager removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**

10-06-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Around the outside of ice chute on soda fountain.

23-03-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Bell last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Bell?

Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell.

How does Taco Bell compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

Taco Bell most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.

Has Taco Bell's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Bell have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Taco Bell means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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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