Taco Bell
Last inspected: Dec 19, 2025
55
Score
Going back to 2022, Taco Bell has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Dec 19, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near 10 violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Sanford facility scores 77, putting Taco Bell on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
55
Jul 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
50
Aug 13, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -large container of "Fabuloso" stored with Seasoned Refried Beans, operator relocated **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -soda nozzles on drive thru beverage dispenser are soiled -shelves inside double door hot holding cabinet closest to fryers are soiled with food debris **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink in drive thru area used as dump sink, ice present
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -front handwash sink in men's bathroom
31B-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -walk-in cooler door handle is in disrepair **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -floor underneath the triple sink **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-19-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -walk-in freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. -walk-in cooler **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -transporting device for oil has a significant accumulation of grease **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -lower portion of walls underneath triple sink and prep sinks **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
41
Jul 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
37
Jan 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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. -provided form to operator via email **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
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 via email **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. -next to back door
36-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -next to bag in box soda area -under triple sink **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-19-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -provided to operator via email **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -top surface of cabinet holding self serve drinks dispenser in dining room soiled
23-03-4
64
Jul 11, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 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 Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events poster. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink at entrance to kitchen being used to store spray bottle, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink next to hot holding units
31B-02-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -underneath triple sink
36-22-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee jacket and backpack stored on shelf above taco shels, operator relocated **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -Provided Choking First Aid Procedures poster and operator posted **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Open dumpster lids.
33-16-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. -men's restroom toilet out of order
29-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -multiple cases of single service items stored on the floor in office
25-05-4
Basic - Light ice buildup on walk-in freezer floor.
14-69-4
43
Jan 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained. Make line.
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make line.
14-09-4
78
Nov 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained, make line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-14: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-14: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-14: **Time Extended**
33-19-4
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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 Dec 19, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taco Bell?
Across the inspection record, “garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell.
How does Taco Bell compare to other restaurants in Sanford?
Taco Bell most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Sanford average of 77.
Has Taco Bell's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Bell have averaged around 10 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 three times per year on average.
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