Horizon West, Orange County

TACO BELL 38869

5201 HAMLIN GROVES TRAIL, Horizon West, FL 34787

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
2 Basic
Mar 20, 2026
City
Horizon West
County
Orange
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
9

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 20, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

35B-02-4

Detail 24457535

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Insect control device installed over drive thru condiments. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-22: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-20: Time Extended

35B-05-4

Detail 24457534

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present.Middle of door entrance. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-22: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-20: Time Extended

Jan 22, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 8

29-34-4

Detail 24319523

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker is not at correct location at hose bibb . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-22: Time Extended

53A-03-7

Detail 24319527

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-22: Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 24319526

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board is stained. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-22: Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 24319524

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-22: Time Extended

29-28-4

Detail 24319529

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.Soda filters expired on 2/13/25. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-22: Time Extended

50-09-4

Detail 24319525

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-22: Time Extended

35B-02-4

Detail 24319528

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Insect control device installed over drive thru condiments. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-22: Time Extended

35B-05-4

Detail 24319522

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present.Middle of door entrance. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-22: Time Extended

Jan 21, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 6Basic: 3Total: 11

03A-02-5

Detail 24316216

High Priority - 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. Repeat Violation Warning

29-34-4

Detail 24316218

High Priority - Vacuum breaker is not at correct location at hose bibb . Warning

11-27-4

Detail 24316222

Intermediate - 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. Warning

53A-03-7

Detail 24316215

Intermediate - 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. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 24316221

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board is stained. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 24316220

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 24316223

Intermediate - 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. Warning

29-28-4

Detail 24316219

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.Soda filters expired on 2/13/25. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 24316224

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation Warning

35B-02-4

Detail 24316214

Basic - Insect control device installed over drive thru condiments. Warning

35B-05-4

Detail 24316217

Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present.Middle of door entrance. Repeat Violation

Jul 31, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

03A-02-5

Detail 23919884

High Priority - 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. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 23919881

Intermediate - 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.

50-09-4

Detail 23919882

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

23-03-4

Detail 23919885

Basic - 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.

35B-05-4

Detail 23919883

Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present.Middle of front door.

Jan 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

53B-16-4

Detail 23488168

Intermediate - 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.

22-02-4

Detail 23488167

Intermediate - 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.

35B-02-4

Detail 23488169

Basic - Insect control device installed over food storage area at condiment station.

32-17-4

Detail 23488170

Basic - Self-closing device at the entrance of the dining door disconnected/broken.

Aug 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 23025774

Intermediate - 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.

29-28-4

Detail 23025775

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.Expired 5/8/23.

23-03-4

Detail 23025772

Basic - 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. Repeat Violation

35B-05-4

Detail 23025773

Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present.Middle of front door. Repeat Violation

Mar 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

50-09-4

Detail 22734827

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation

13-07-4

Detail 22734826

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22734829

Basic - 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.

35B-05-4

Detail 22734828

Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present.Middle of front door. Repeat Violation

Oct 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

22-02-4

Detail 22360987

Intermediate - 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.

36-34-5

Detail 22360990

Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust in kitchen.

50-09-4

Detail 22360989

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

13-07-4

Detail 22360985

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Bracelet. Corrected On-Site

13-04-4

Detail 22360988

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

35B-05-4

Detail 22360986

Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present.Middle of front door.

May 8, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.