The Villages, Sumter County

TACO BELL # 142

3450 WEDGEWOOD LN, The Villages, FL 32162

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
3 High Priority
Mar 11, 2026
City
The Villages
County
Sumter
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

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 11, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 7

29-44-4

Detail 24431329

High Priority - Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Drain pipe from prep sink to floor drain

12A-19-4

Detail 24431326

High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Employee washed hands with 75F water

22-43-4

Detail 24431330

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0ppm at 3 compartment sink. Operator connected new bag of sanitizer and made fresh sink. Recheck 150ppm. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 24431327

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink. Operator stocked dispenser. Corrected On-Site

27-16-4

Detail 24431331

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 3 hand wash sinks in kitchen water temperature 75F after running for approximately 30 seconds 1 hand wash sink was 86F Operator shut off mop sink, recheck 94F Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 24431328

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. 2 door cooler in front line area

21-08-4

Detail 24431325

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm. Operator made new sanitizer buckets recheck 150ppm. Corrected On-Site

Aug 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-34-5

Detail 23972039

Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple ceiling tiles in dining room area water damaged and soiled with mold like substance

Dec 12, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

31B-02-4

Detail 23417065

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink by walk in cooler. Manager placed paper towels in machine. Corrected On-Site

33-11-4

Detail 23417064

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 23417063

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation

Aug 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 23074531

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Metal food container stacked with clean container soiled. Operator removed from shelf to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Corrective Action Taken** Corrective Action Taken

33-11-4

Detail 23074533

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

33-16-4

Detail 23074532

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manager closed. Corrected On-Site

Feb 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

50-17-3

Detail 22610748

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/24

53B-02-5

Detail 22610747

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Teresa B. Tantenia W.

Oct 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

31A-11-4

Detail 22374394

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice dumped in hand wash sink at front counter

May 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

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

29-42-4

Detail 22003398

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter added, no vacuum breaker installed on the non chemical side of the splitter (black hose connected). Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

11-27-4

Detail 22003401

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. Inspector provided a digital copy, manager printed and posted. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 22003399

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At the cook line, employee drink on prep table next to Hot holding equipment, employee removed. Corrected On-Site

51-18-6

Detail 22003397

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

25-05-4

Detail 22003400

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Near drive thru area, lid cases on floor, Manager moved. Corrected On-Site

Dec 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

29-42-4

Detail 21619329

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing on splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation

35A-03-4

Detail 21619326

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on shelf under soda machine in dining room. Manager discarded and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 21619327

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

23-03-4

Detail 21619328

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gaskets soiled.

Jun 23, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

29-42-4

Detail 21152542

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose attachment side

16-37-1

Detail 21152541

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. 1 test kit has discoloration from moisture 1 test kit expired 4/2022

36-34-5

Detail 21152540

Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust. In kitchen area

23-03-4

Detail 21152543

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area around soda nozzles in drive thru beverage machine

22-16-4

Detail 21152539

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at make line

Aug 31, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-32-5

Detail 20475839

Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. In kitchen

23-03-4

Detail 20475838

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, out side ice machine in drive thru.