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TACO BELL 4224

13309 W COLONIAL DR, Winter Garden FL 34787 · 407.877.9188

Last inspected May 15, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats52
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5805962
Grade history
JUL 24
JAN 25
MAY 25
OCT 25
MAY 26
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5 inspections trending up, 33 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2024057379Jul 30, 2024Feb 3, 2025$200

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

May 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor between reach in freezer and reach in cooler in back storage area. Floor by reach in freezer in dry storage. Floor underneath prep sink. Floor under the table at drive thru.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In reach in freezer in dry storage area.
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gaskets soiled. Reach in freezer gaskets by dish washing area.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
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Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer interior in dry storage Reach in freezer by dish washing area.
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation
The state's own report →
Oct 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Restroom cleaner at three compartment sink next to clean plastic containers. Operator removed.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent by prep area.
Basic/36-34-5
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-6
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor behind soda area at drive thru. Floor in back kitchen area by prep table. Floor under prep sink. Floor behind warmer.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler Gaskets at prep area. Fan guard in walk in cooler. Exterior Delfied Freezer across from three compartment sink.
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at prep area. Upright reach in freezer.
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall under prep sink.
Basic/36-27-5
May 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In cinnamon sugar container. Operator removed.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under the drink area at drive thru
Basic/36-73-4
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. In Lettuce container. Operator corrected.
Basic/10-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. In back kitchen area soiled. Shelves in walk in cooler soiled. Reach in freezer across from 3 comp sink soiled.
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cooler in prep area.
Basic/29-49-6
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Cinnamon sugar container.
Basic/02D-01-5
Jan 8, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 4-1-24
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles and ice chute at drive thru soiled. Soda nozzles in dining room soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In back dry storage area.
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guard I walk in cooler soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer to the right of prep sink
Basic/22-16-4
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floor in back dry storage area to the left of reach in freezer.
Basic/36-10-4
Jul 30, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.0 ppm.Afterwards,200 ppm.
High priority/22-43-4/Corrected On-Site
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.Disnfectant cleaner stored next to lids by the drive thru area.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of fryer vats have a heavy residue build up. Ice nozzle is soiled at dining room. Residue build up surrounding the drink nozzles at drive thru area. White cutting boards are stained.
Intermediate/22-02-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.Fryer station area.
Basic/10-20-4
Feb 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Intermediate/11-07-5/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Quesadilla cutter in prep area.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Basic/33-19-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Warmer in prep area.
Basic/22-08-4
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic/51-18-6
Aug 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate14 Basic
Show 15 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Small plastic amber pans heavily soiled on clean utensil rack Back side on soda nozzles located in drive thru area Interior of tea brewer baskets soiled White cutting boards soiled and cut
Intermediate/22-02-4
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on heating cabinets equipment door handles.
Basic/23-24-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen
Basic/36-34-5
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cooks line.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair Metal utensil rack over 3 compartment sink peeling coating Reach in cooler is in poor repair by fryer station area.
Basic/14-11-5
Fixed equipment exposed to spillage not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls. Single compartment sink across from 3 com sink. Not sealed to wall
Basic/14-23-4
Floor drain soiled/has accumulation of debris under single compartment sink located across from 3 compartment sink and throughout the establishment
Basic/36-73-4
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Take out condiments stored under cardboard plastic lined box for trash in dining area
Basic/08B-36-4
Hood filter disrepair and gap fire suppression/exhaust system.
Basic/14-42-4/Repeat Violation
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container in cheese
Basic/10-06-5
Interior reach in cooler door has rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-33-4
Reach-in cooler top have accumulation of soil residues in corners across from storage shelves with beans
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind 3 compartment sink soiled and throughout establishment
Basic/36-27-5

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.