TACO BELL #042879
7637 LEM TURNER RD, Jacksonville FL 32208 · 904.768.0070
Last inspected Mar 17, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
JAN 24
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MAR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. No written plan available. Inspector emailed Form 5030-104.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At primary make line, chicken (120F - Hot Holding). Employee stated chicken just placed on line. Employee moved to reheat.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At drive thru drink dispenser, 3 nozzles have build up,of soda residue.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At front handwash sink by kitchen entrance, no soap.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under counters throughout kitchen soiled with food debris/residue. In dry storage area, return ceiling vents have dust build up.
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Food stored on floor. In walk-in freezer, open case of fries on floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At primary make line, gasket on chip warmer has build up of food debris.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At secondary make line, interior of undercounter reach-in cooler has food debris.
Aug 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At drive thru soda dispenser, multiple flavor nozzle with Tropicana has build up.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At dish area, metal pans stacked before air drying.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under counter and equipment soiled.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. At make line, scoop in shredded cheese has handle touching product.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In dry storage, exterior of bulk bins soiled. Reach-in freezer gasket soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At secondary make line, interior of undercounter reach-in cooler has food debris.
Jan 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At drive thru, soda nozzles have build up.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired license from 6/1/2024 available. Operator had current license emailed to him.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under equipment have build up. In dry storage area, ceiling tiles and light cover have dust build up.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Manager not able to locate last inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in freezer gasket soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. At employee information area, case of plastic forks on floor.
Aug 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In dry storage area, standing water on floor at back corner under bag-in-box soda storage.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line, floors under fryers have build up.
Food stored on floor. In walk-in freezer, bagged ice stored on floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. At cook line, reach-in freezer has build up of ice on back wall.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At make station, face of under counter reach-in cooler has black stains. At drive thru area and dining room, shelves at soda dispensers soiled.
Open dumpster lid. One lid open on dumpster.
Single-service articles improperly stored. At employee information area, case of napkins on floor.
Jan 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At drive thru, nozzles on soda dispenser has build up of encrusted debris.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. In men's restroom, soap dispenser in disrepair.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under make line and cook line soiled.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. At dumpster enclosure, unbagged trash on ground around recycle dumpster.
Single-service articles improperly stored. At employee table by office, 2 open cases of gloves stored on table with employee items.
Sep 25, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 25, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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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. No written plan available. Inspector emailed Form 5030-104.
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. No proof of employee training could be provided.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 6/1/2023.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop for cheese on make line. Scoop moved and stored correctly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets for reach in coolers on make line.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster outside of establishment. Lid closed.
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in freezer. No light at all in walk in freezer.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Blue wet wiping cloth in sanitizer bucket on make line. Cloth removed and solution discarded.
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.