TACO BELL 38869
5201 HAMLIN GROVES TRAIL, Winter Garden FL 34787 · 321-596-3260
Last inspected Jul 14, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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.Emailed a copy.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Vacuum breaker is not at correct location on splitter added to hose bibb.Operator removed the hose on the splitter.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of fryer cabinets have a residue build up. Heat cabinet shelves have soil residues. Residue build up surrounding icee nozzles
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.Water filters expired 7/10/26.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets are soiled. Top back of steamer has a residue build up.
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Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present.Middle of front door.
Mar 20, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Insect control device installed over drive thru condiments.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present.Middle of door entrance.
Jan 22, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker is not at correct location at hose bibb.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Nicole expired 10/1/25.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board is stained.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.Soda filters expired on 2/13/25.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Insect control device installed over drive thru condiments.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present.Middle of door entrance.
Jan 21, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority6 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Cheese,62 f,cut lettuce,61 f,cut tomatoes,61 f held less than four hours stated manager.Advised operator to place the time temperature control for safety food in walk in cooler.
Vacuum breaker is not at correct location at hose bibb.
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.Emailed a copy.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Nicole expired 10/1/25.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board is stained.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.Soda filters expired on 2/13/25.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Insect control device installed over drive thru condiments.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present.Middle of door entrance.
Jul 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese,55 f held less than four hours transferred to walk in freezer for a quick chill.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of fryer vats are soiled. Residue build up surrounding drink nozzles at drive thru station. Interior of sprayer hose is soiled by three comp sink area. Sandwich cutting board is stained.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Caulking has a build up of black like substance by the three comp sink area. Hood filters build up with dust under the hood suppression system.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present.Middle of front door.
Jan 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Employee does not know all the food allergens.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of fryer vats are soiled. Residue build on drink nozzles in dining room. Residue build up surrounding drink nozzles in drive thru area.
Insect control device installed over food storage area at condiment station.
Self-closing device at the entrance of the dining door disconnected/broken.
Aug 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of fryer vats are soiled. White cutting boards are stained at the cooks line.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.Expired 5/8/23.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Vents are soiled by the three comp sink area. Walk in cooler gaskets are soiled.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present.Middle of front door.
Mar 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vents are dusty in the back line area. Side of walk in cooler door is soiled.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present.Middle of front door.
Oct 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer vats have a residue build up. Iced tea dispenser holder is soiled.
Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust in kitchen.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Bracelet.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present.Middle of front door.
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.