TACO BELL #042904
5875 NEW KINGS RD, Jacksonville FL 32209 · 5028742094
Last inspected Jun 24, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 8 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. Manager not able to locate written procedures.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jun 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slight mold like substance residue on ice chute of soda tower in lobby. Person in charge cleaned and sanitized chute.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed mold like substance build up on wall behind water filtration unit next to walk-in cooler. Person in charge cleaned and sanitized whole area.
Dec 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed quatanery ammonium solution in three compartment sink testing at 500+ppm. Person in charge added water to dilute.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dust build up on fan guards in walk-in cooler.
Aug 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed amber plastic containers stacked on top of each other with visible signs of moisture and unable to air dry stored above three compartment sink.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop in shredded cheese in direct contact with product.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled fan guards in walk-in cooler.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to clean containers stored above three compartment sink.
Apr 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Fan covers in walk in cooler
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. 2 door stand up freezer with ice build up
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label Stuck to metal container on clean rack, manager placed to rewash
Dec 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed; soda nozzles at soda tower with mold like substance build up. Soda nozzles and ice chute on soda tower in dining room with mold like substance build up.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink at end of cook line near three compartment sink. Person in charge provided paper towels.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed grease build up on ground under grease receptacle and dumpster.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handle of scoop in shredded cheese on cook line with handle in direct contact with product. Person in charge removed scoop.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler doors on primary and secondary cook lines soiled.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to containers stored on drying racks above three compartment sink.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind mop sink soiled with mold like substance.
Jun 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At stored cinnamon container, to go bowl used as scooper. Operator removed bowl.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Small hole in wall next to women's restroom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Around soda nozzles at drive thru soda dispenser soiled.
Jan 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm, retest 400ppm); Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm, retest 400ppm) employee was washing dishes. Manager remade sanitizer sink.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Open case of rolls of toilet paper we're stored below chemical in closet by restroom. Operator moved to top shelf.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License posted expired 6/1/23. Operator printed current license and posted.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Several deep dish pans were wet nesting above triple sink.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has build up of ice around doorway.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket of reach in freezer next to steamer is soiled.
Sep 15, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 17, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. On splitter at mop sink, backflow preventer located in wrong place. Backflow preventer needs to be at end f splitter on non chemical dispenser side.
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 not able to locate written procedures.
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 not able to access computer records, employees present not able to access individual training records.
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. Manager not able to access computer records.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bulk cinnamon sugar container, black plastic togo container used as scoop.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired license posted in office.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Ledge of cooling unit at primary make line has build up of food debris. Toasters on make lines has dust build up on exterior top.
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.