Taco Bell

428 E Sr 44, Wildwood, FL 34785
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Taco Bell has eight inspections in the public record. Taco Bell was last inspected on Apr 1, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.

Taco Bell's latest score of 74 falls below the Wildwood average of 86. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Filters on soda system last changed 5/18/2024
29-28-4
Basic - Floor and pipe under 3 compartment sink soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. **Repeat Violation**
33-23-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe under 3 compartment sink.
29-11-4
74
Sep 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. **Repeat Violation**
33-23-4
95
May 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled. Exterior area of soda dispensers in drive thru area.
23-03-4
Basic - Grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. **Repeat Violation**
33-23-4
90
Dec 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
64
Feb 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. **Repeat Violation**
33-23-4
95
Aug 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
95
Nov 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle in grass area at the back of the property **Repeat Violation**
33-23-4
95
Jul 29, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute at lobby soda machine soiled. Manager had employee clean ice chute. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle is on grass by dumpster.
33-23-4
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 shredded cheese on line. Manager moved out of cheese. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Bell last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Bell?

Across the inspection record, “grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell.

How does Taco Bell compare to other restaurants in Wildwood?

Taco Bell most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Wildwood average of 86.

Has Taco Bell's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Bell have averaged around three 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.