Taco Bell
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026
64
Score
Inspectors have visited Taco Bell eight times, with records going back to 2022. Taco Bell was last inspected on Jan 13, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Compared to other Orlando restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker has been placed on faucet instead of splitter
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink at cooks line had metal spatulas in sink. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food prep with no beard guard
13-04-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tong stored on metal handle piece on fryer **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle in direct contact with shredded cheese **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand washing by office
29-11-4
64
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phones on prep table by fryers **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food prep with no beard guard,employee put on beard guard **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers at dry storage.Operator removed containers and put at sink in a manner that would allow containers to dry **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
86
Oct 4, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Realease agent chemical bottle stored over salsa packets on shelves next to hot water machines. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drink bottle on prep table by dry storage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee pint of ice cream in freezer directly on top of boxes of food, and Chobani yogurt in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers above prep sink across from walk-in cooler.
24-08-4
74
Sep 11, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2024 displayed
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. He put one on **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer by dt
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
78
Apr 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed opened bottle of water on top of prep table in cookline, operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Light not functioning. 1 light out from the hood
36-62-4
90
Sep 21, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a bracelet while doing food preparation **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on fryer handle **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed fan covers dusty in walk in cooler
36-50-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed spray hose leaking from 3 compartment sink
29-11-4
82
Mar 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Install date 3-2019.
29-28-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle and plate around nozzles have build up
22-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired April 1, 2021. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile cracked and gap holding water under fryer.
36-17-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cambro container containing diced tomatoes broken on corner. **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
70
Oct 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taco Bell last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taco Bell?
Across the inspection record, “employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging” 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 64 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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