TACO BELL # 142

TACO BELL # 142 in THE VILLAGES has 5 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 4.1/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

3450 Wedgewood Lane
Florida, 32162
Sumter County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★★☆ (4.1/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/20/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10883308

  • 36-34-5: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

Inspection Date: 12/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10738053

  • 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Repeat Violation
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-02-4: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

Inspection Date: 8/19/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8729140

  • 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manager closed. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4: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**

Inspection Date: 2/1/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8530038

  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/24
  • 53B-02-5: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.

Inspection Date: 10/18/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8351174

  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice dumped in hand wash sink at front counter