Taco Bell
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
64
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Taco Bell, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 6, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly seven violations earlier on.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Taco Bell scores about where you'd expect for a Port Orange restaurant. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Aug 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
82
Apr 22, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. -open pans of twists stored under dusty equipment surface **Corrected On-Site**
08B-36-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -black substance on wire rack covering below cases of taco shells put front -some dust on top of twists/chip warmer in expo area **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -slow drip from mop sink faucet
29-11-4
86
Dec 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water under on-demand water heater. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath fryers have a light accumulation of food debris and grease
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -case of potato bites stored on floor in walk-in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -accumulation of trash and food debris inside cabinets in self-service beverage area -shelf underneath heat lamp has an an accumulation of food debris -handwash sinks soiled throughout kitchen **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls above handwash sinks soiled -wall above triple sink have an accumulation of black, mold-like substance **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mops not stored in a manner to allow the mops to dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
70
Aug 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
41
Feb 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -hose connection behind thermalizer **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
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 clean-up plan, operator posted **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -inside of reach in cooler has an accumulation of food debris
22-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -both mens and womens restrooms
32-04-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee jacket stored on shelf above and with single service-items, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -water on floor underneath water heater **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floors underneath fryers have an accumulation of grease and food debris
36-73-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. -handles of cheese scoops in contact with cheese, operator relocated **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -provided choking poster, operator posted **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -womens restroom
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -shelf above hot-holding table has an accumulation of food debris
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Self-closing metering faucet does not provide water for at least 15 seconds. -both mens and womens restrooms
27-14-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall above triple sink has a light accumulation of black, mold-like substance -walls in fryer area have a light accumulation of grease and food debris
36-27-5
39
Sep 9, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -License expired on 4/1/2022. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -mop sink left side of splitter -thermalizer
29-34-4
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. -ambient air thermometer inside lower portion of assembly table reading 80F **Repeat Violation**
05-05-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -plastic containers on shelf above triple sink **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -small amount of standing water on floor underneath hot water heater
36-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk in cooler door and gasket soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls around handwash sinks throughout kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
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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 Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains eight 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 four times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell.
How does Taco Bell compare to other restaurants in Port Orange?
Taco Bell most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is about the same as the Port Orange average of 66.
Has Taco Bell's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Taco Bell have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the 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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