TACO BELL #042887
5905 MERRILL RD, Jacksonville FL 32211 · 5028742094
Last inspected Jul 17, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 5 flying insects at the drive in drink station.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Threaded hose bib next to triple sink missing vacuum breaker
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. - vacuum breaker needed on non-chemical side of splitter, mop sink has a on/off switch in place.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Drive thur drink station around soda nozzles solid with while build up
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker needed on non-chemical side of splitter
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. Manager printed
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sign in men's restroom missing. Provided
Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Sanitizer water on line soiled, remade
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. 3 door freezer build up on floor
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk. In cooler soiled with dust
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler soiled with dust
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of carton part pack containers stored on floor next to make line, moved to counter
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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. Emailed to manager
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In reach in freezer in kitchen where boxes of fries are stored.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Printed out at time of inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 5 flying insects at the drive in drink station.
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 provided, emailed a copy. Manager printed form and posted on wall
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Employee reporting form not filled out, manager had all employees sign the reporting form
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Stainless steel racks stored in soiled grey bin. Bin has food debris
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed music speaker on cook line next to single service sauce containers and lids
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food items without a hair restraint, employee put on a hat
Equipment in poor repair. Door to the reach in cooler under prep table has a gap at top of the door. Non working double door freezer in back of establishment.
Food stored on floor. 2 cases of food in walk in cooler
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.