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TACO BELL 3137187

2078 SR 19, Tavares FL 32778 · 407-408-7196

Last inspected Apr 17, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats50
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4508902
Grade history
JUL 24
FEB 25
MAY 25
SEP 25
APR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Apr 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findings
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink in back kitchen area.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand sink next to dish area.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.operator cleaned Vents by dish area.
Basic/36-34-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under drink machine in the corner of drive thru. Floor behind freebie machine. Operator cleaned.
Basic/36-73-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
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Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Cres Cor warmer interior. Operator cleaned.
Basic/22-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets at service station. Operator cleaned.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at service station. Operator Cleaned.
Basic/22-16-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
The state's own report →
Sep 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on prep table soiled. Ice chute by drive thru Ice chute in dining room.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent in dry storage area.
Basic/36-34-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk in freezer. Floor in dry storage under soda rack. Floor underneath the Delfield freezer in the kitchen Operator cleaned.
Basic/36-73-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket at prep area. Reach in freezer gasket in the kitchen operator cleaned. Reach in cooler gasket at prep area. Reach in freezer gasket in the kitchen operator cleaned. Drink drain at soda fountain at drive thru and dining room. Reach in cooler gasket at prep area. Reach in freezer gasket in the kitchen operator cleaned. Drink drain at soda fountain at drive thru and dining room.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at prep area.operator cleaned Reach in freezer interior.
Basic/22-16-4/Corrected On-Site
May 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - spray bottle of cleaner hanging on 3 compartment sink.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -ice chute at drink machine in dining area.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door.
Basic/35B-01-4
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Basic/21-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or sl -white cutting board on line - ice chute in drive thru - tea basket
Intermediate/22-02-4
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - men's bathroom
Basic/32-04-4
Jul 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Cold holding unit on make line.
Basic/05-09-4/Corrected On-Site

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.