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TACO BELL #042887

5905 MERRILL RD, Jacksonville FL 32211 · 5028742094

Last inspected Jul 17, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats38
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2609420
Grade history
OCT 24
JUL 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 5 flying insects at the drive in drink station.
High priority/35A-09-4
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jul 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Threaded hose bib next to triple sink missing vacuum breaker
High priority/29-34-4
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.
High priority/29-42-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Drive thur drink station around soda nozzles solid with while build up
Intermediate/22-02-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator
Basic/51-13-4
Mar 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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
High priority/29-42-4
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
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sign in men's restroom missing. Provided
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Sanitizer water on line soiled, remade
Basic/21-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. 3 door freezer build up on floor
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk. In cooler soiled with dust
Basic/23-03-4
Jul 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler soiled with dust
Basic/23-03-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of carton part pack containers stored on floor next to make line, moved to counter
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In reach in freezer in kitchen where boxes of fries are stored.
Basic/14-69-4
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Printed out at time of inspection
Basic/51-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 5 flying insects at the drive in drink station.
High priority/35A-09-4
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
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
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
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Stainless steel racks stored in soiled grey bin. Bin has food debris
Basic/24-06-4
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
Basic/40-06-5
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food items without a hair restraint, employee put on a hat
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Basic/14-11-5
Food stored on floor. 2 cases of food in walk in cooler
Basic/08B-38-4

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.