TACO BELL #042890
600 AIRPORT CENTER DR, Jacksonville FL 32218 · 904-751-0102
Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 6 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one live fly in kitchen.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Third line prep table has food debris along interior tray areas.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two food handling employees with no proof of completion of food safety training.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has ice build up hanging from backside of compressor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Portable fan placed on end of prep line by drive through has food debris and dust on fan guard. Food debris on bottom door gasket of reach in freezer.
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Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of single service portion lids stored on floor of dry storage shed.
Stored food not covered. Uncovered bulk container of cinnamon sugar. Operator covered.
Jan 21, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. Manager stated they changed to corporate ownership 2 weeks ago, employee training has not migrated to new system at time of inspection. Manager can email inspector current employee food handler certificates and violation will be complied without an on-site visit.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line, floor at fryer has grease build up. At back door area, ceiling vent has dust build up.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At make lines, tops of both toasters have dust build up. In dining room, cabinet under drink station soiled with black residue.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At prep table across from cook line, container of cinnamon sugar not labeled.
Jul 15, 2025Inspection 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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Drain cover(s) missing. Floor drain cover missing at make station near drive thru.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At dish area, plastic containers stacked before air drying.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At fry station, floor under fryers has grease and food debris.
Food stored on floor. In dry storage area, case of Doritos taco shells stored on floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At fry station, plastic container of cinnamon sugar has soiled exterior. In dining room at drink station, exterior of lid holder has mold-like substance.
Single-service articles improperly stored. In closet by front counter, paper towels stored on floor. In outside storage shed, plastic cups and lids stored on floor.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At fry station, plastic container of cinnamon sugar not labeled.
Jan 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At drive thru area, trash can at handwash sink blocking half of sink, not easily accessible.
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. 3 employees hired over 60 days have not completed food safety training.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In dining area at drink station, ice chute on soda dispenser has black mold-like substance.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open bottle water on prep counter. Drink moved.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At prep area, on clean dish shelves, metal pans stacked before air drying.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At back door area, return ceiling vents have build up. At prep area wall and attached storage rack has dust build up.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. At both make lines, scoop for cheese has handle touching product.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line fry station, lids on bulk containers soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. In dry storage area, case of drink holders stored on floor. In closet by front counter, case of toilet tissue stored on floor.
Jul 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At drive thru area, trash can at handwash sink blocking half of sink, not easily accessible.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In dining room, ice chute on soda machine has mold-like substance.
Food stored on floor. In walk-in freezer, 2 food cases stored on floor.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. At back of parking lot, trash dumpster missing plug.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At make lines, tops of toaster ovens have dust. At cook line, reach-in freezer gasket has build up of food debris.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On storage rack by primary line and in dry storage room, paper containers not inverted.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Handwash sink near secondary line draining slow.
Jan 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator not able to find quat strips.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In men's and women's restrooms, no paper towels or air dryer at handwash sinks in handicap stalls.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filters labeled to be changed on 5/16/2023.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On lower shelf at dish area, metal pans stacked before air drying.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Hood over fryers on cook line has grease build up.
Sep 29, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing at the end of the splitter for mop sink faucet where black hose is attached.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute for drink dispenser in dining area.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Filters should have been replaced 05/16/2023.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard on bottom shelf in dry storage area where bags are stored.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area.
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under triple sink. Wall under triple sink.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall in small closet near restrooms in dining area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area around drink nozzles for drink dispenser in dining area. Employee began cleaning area.
Aug 17, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one live fly in kitchen.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing at the end of splitter where black hose is attached.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute for drink dispenser in dining area. Chute cleaned during inspection.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 06/01/2023.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup on cook line by to go sauce cups. Employee drink cup on prep table near drive through window. Drinks discarded.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on prep table near fryers. Phone moved and stored correctly.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Dumpster outside of establishment. on southside of property.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cabinet area under drink dispenser in dining area. Cabinet area cleaned during inspection.
Open dumpster lid. Cardboard dumpster on south side of property. Sides closed.
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.