Taco Bell

5975 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven, FL 33884
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Sep 10, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Taco Bell has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Sep 10, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

“Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Among Winter Haven restaurants, the typical score is 88; Taco Bell is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 10, 2025
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf across from the 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
95
Aug 5, 2025
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf across from the 3 compartment sink.
24-08-4
95
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 28, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 15, 2024
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table. Employee removed phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
95
Oct 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled with dust directly above hot holding unit with food behind front counter.
36-34-5
95
May 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
86
Aug 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf across from the 3 compartment sink.
24-08-4
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Bell last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell on file is from Sep 10, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Bell?

Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell.

How does Taco Bell compare to other restaurants in Winter Haven?

Taco Bell most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Winter Haven average of 88.

Has Taco Bell's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taco Bell means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Taco Bell inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Bell is inspected around three times per year on average.