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TACO BELL #042871

280 S 3RD ST, Jacksonville Beach FL 32250 · 5028742094

Last inspected Apr 14, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats60
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2614154
Grade history
MAR 24
AUG 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
APR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 7 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Apr 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed area around soda nozzles on drive through soiled with calcium like substance.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling air vents dusty in area near walk in cooler.
Basic/36-34-5
Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain covers missing under 3 compartment sink. Manager stated they were removed for cleaning.
Basic/29-18-4
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing a watch.
Basic/13-07-4
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Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall next to mop sink.
Basic/36-24-5
The state's own report →
Aug 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling walls near fryers over food storage dusty.
Basic/36-34-5
Feb 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling air vents on cook line soiled.
Basic/36-34-5
Aug 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored next to bag of cinnamon twists on prep table. Manager removed and stored properly.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at top of walk in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle stored inside of shredded cheese on flip top cooler on cook line. Employee removed handle from touching cheese.
Basic/10-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Nov 8, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed hash browns being held on time control without time mark. Inspector provided copy of Time control form. Manager discarded hash browns.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Observed employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Manager spoke to employee regarding chewing gum.
Basic/12B-09-5/Corrective Action Taken

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.