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TACO BELL CANTINA

1 S ORANGE AVE, Orlando FL 32801 · 407.789.2800

Last inspected Apr 20, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats80
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5814689
Grade history
FEB 25
MAR 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
APR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
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 operator with form
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Apr 20, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Fan covers in walk in cooler - air vent in fry freezer
Basic/23-03-4/Return visit Apr 20, 2026 · air vent in fry freezer ( complied) Fan covers in walk in cooler ( time extended) Time Extended
Apr 17, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front line Cool well: cut lettuce, cut tomatoes, guac w cut tomatoes, pico,; (42-50F - Cold Holding) on insufficient ice bath. less than 4hrs per operator. Operator removed to freezer for temperature recovery.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Fan covers in walk in cooler - air vent in fry freezer
Basic/23-03-4
Feb 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prep person.
Basic/13-04-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On fryer. Operator removed
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Toilet clogged in bathroom. Operator has repairs scheduled. Other bathroom is fully functional
Basic/32-23-5
Aug 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On fryer handles. Operator immediately removed
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of warmer drawer on main prep line
Basic/23-03-4
Mar 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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/
Intermediate/53A-05-6/Repeat Violation
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In men's restroom
Basic/31B-04-4
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Basic/21-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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/
Intermediate/53A-05-6
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating on. Prep area next to fryers.
Basic/12B-02-4
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of fries on floor in walk in freezer. Operator immediately removed
Basic/08B-47-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaning chemicals on shelf Over prep table next to fryers
High priority/41-10-4
Jul 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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 operator with form
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee drink on prep table next to fryer
Basic/40-06-5/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.