Taco Bell # 142 in The Villages
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3450 Wedgewood Ln, The Villages, FL 32162Part of: Taco Bell Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Taco Bell #142 in The Villages operated with a violation average of 2.9 per inspection across 21 inspections spanning 2016 to March 2026, performing well below the statewide average of 5.2 violations per inspection. The facility experienced no emergency closures during this period. High-priority violations centered on shellfish handling requirements, consumer advisories for ready-to-eat foods, and time/temperature control procedures, with shellfish violations cited repeatedly across multiple inspections. A fire safety violation for a missing portable fire extinguisher was documented on September 28, 2016. The most recent inspection on March 11, 2026 identified 12 violations including three high-priority findings related to shellfish stock requirements and consumer advisories; the inspection was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Taco Bell # 142 in The Villages: Comparison to Sumter County Averages
Taco Bell # 142 in The Villages: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-05-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Taco Bell # 142 in The Villages: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections6 violations · 1 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 4 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection6 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Taco Bell # 142 in The Villages: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Taco Bell # 142 in The Villages last inspected?
- Taco Bell # 142 in The Villages was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 11, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Taco Bell # 142 in The Villages?
- The most frequently cited violations at Taco Bell # 142 in The Villages are: Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation, Proper sewage disposal.
- How many health inspections has Taco Bell # 142 in The Villages had?
- Taco Bell # 142 in The Villages has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.9 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Taco Bell # 142 in The Villages find?
- Taco Bell # 142 in The Villages was most recently inspected on March 11, 2026 with 7 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Taco Bell # 142 in The Villages ever been shut down?
- No, Taco Bell # 142 in The Villages has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?
- Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- Has Taco Bell # 142 in The Villages had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Taco Bell # 142 in The Villages has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Taco Bell # 142 in The Villages operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Taco Bell #142 (2016).
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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