TACO BELL
1200 WP BALL BLVD, Sanford FL 32771 · 321-420-4392
Last inspected Jul 13, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 12 points better than where it started.
Live, small flying insects found -1 live, small flying insect in food assembly area
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found -1 live, small flying insect in food assembly area
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. -sour cream, per operator placed on Time As Public Health Control at 9:00AM lacking time marking, operator marked the time
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -inside of "208 Tower" hot holding unit
Garbage on the ground behind grease receptacle.
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Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -green handled tongs hanging off fryer handle, operator removed
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters over cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris, operator showed inspector that professional cleaning is scheduled for August 2026
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. -rear kitchen door blocked by cardboard boxes, employee removed
Dec 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. -sour cream, operator marked time
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -inside of both stand-up hot holding cabinets -multiple white cutting boards stained
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -over triple sink
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee cell phone stored on top of open case of large paper bags, operator removed
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor and drain cover underneath triple sink -floor behind fryers has a significant accumulation of grease and food debris
Garbage on the ground (wooden pallets) behind portable storage unit in parking lot.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. -walk-in cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -transporting device for oil has a significant accumulation of grease -hood filters over cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris -reach-in cooler doors/gaskets on lower portion of assembly table
Jul 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. -sour cream lacking time marking, operator marked time
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink in drive thru area used as dump sink, food debris present, operator removed
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -above tortilla storage rack
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -side kitchen door
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -floor underneath triple sink
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor in walk-in cooler -floor underneath fryers has an accumulation of grease and food debris
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -walk-in freezer
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. -scoop handle stored in shredded cheese blend, operator removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -transporting device for oil has a significant accumulation of grease -cabinet underneath soda dispenser in dining area has a significant accumulation of food debris
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall above triple sink has an accumulation of has an accumulation of black, mold-like substance
Aug 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -large container of "Fabuloso" stored with Seasoned Refried Beans, operator relocated
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -soda nozzles on drive thru beverage dispenser are soiled -shelves inside double door hot holding cabinet closest to fryers are soiled with food debris
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink in drive thru area used as dump sink, ice present
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -front handwash sink in men's bathroom
Equipment in poor repair. -walk-in cooler door handle is in disrepair
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -floor underneath the triple sink
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -walk-in freezer
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. -walk-in cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -transporting device for oil has a significant accumulation of grease
Open dumpster lid.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -lower portion of walls underneath triple sink and prep sinks
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. -marked exit blocked by large round trash cans and cardboard boxes
Jul 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -guacamole with tomatoes 58F, per operator less than 30 minutes stored on shelf above reach-in cooler, operator relocated to lower portion of reach-in cooler to rapidly cool
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. -source cream, per employee less than 2 hours, employee marked time
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -bottle of Ecolab Release cleaner stored on cutting board at hot holding unit, operator removed
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -inside bottom of double door hot holding cabinet closest to fryers has an accumulation of food debris
Equipment in poor repair. -walk-in cooler door handle is in disrepair
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -floors in dishwashing/reap prep areas
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -walk-in freezer
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. -walk-in cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles -transporting device for oil has a significant accumulation of grease
Open dumpster lids.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -lower portion of walls underneath triple sink and prep sinks
Jan 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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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. -provided to operator via email
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. -provided form to operator via email
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. -next to back door
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -next to bag in box soda area -under triple sink
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -provided to operator via email
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -top surface of cabinet holding self serve drinks dispenser in dining room soiled
Jul 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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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. -Provided Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events poster.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink at entrance to kitchen being used to store spray bottle, operator removed
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink next to hot holding units
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee jacket and backpack stored on shelf above taco shels, operator relocated
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -underneath triple sink
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Light ice buildup on walk-in freezer floor.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -Provided Choking First Aid Procedures poster and operator posted
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Open dumpster lids.
Plumbing system in disrepair. -men's restroom toilet out of order
Single-service articles improperly stored. -multiple cases of single service items stored on the floor in office
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.