TACO BELL #042915
1820 US HWY 1 S, Saint Augustine FL 32084 · 5028742094
Last inspected Jun 24, 2026 · 6 visits since January 2024
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5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found Observed one(1) live flying insects in kitchen.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jun 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. In walk in freezer there are cases of food on floor.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging from fryers. Person in charge removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The outsides of rice, sugar and twist containers are soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. In outside storage unit; cases of singles service items on floor.
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Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In bottom of reach in cooler on drive through side. Person in charge wiped dry.
Nov 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Ants on counter at Establishment office.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled ice chute. Kitchen.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Prep line.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food prep/service employee wearing bracelets and hand jewelry while engaged in food preparation and service.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled cooler gaskets. Prep line.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in base of prep line cooler.
Aug 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed one(1) live flying insects in kitchen.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed Pepsi Diet Pepsi nozzle on fountain drink machine soiled with food debris. Observed interior of ice chute on soda fountain machine soiled with black/green mold like substance.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor in walk-in cooler soiled with squished condiment packages. Observed floor in dry storage soiled with food debris.
Food stored on floor. Observed two bag n box sodas on floor in dry storage Observed two boxed tortilla cases on floor in prep area. Observed two cases of food on floor in walk-in freezer.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed build up of ice on floor of walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with black/green mold like substance.
Mar 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touch outside walk-in freezer handle with gloves hands and then enter establishment and begin working with food without changing gloves or washing hands. Discussed with employee. Employee changed gloves and washed hands.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on wire shelf above single service items. Person in charge threw drink away.
Food stored on floor. Observed two cases of food on floor of walk-in freezer.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on floor in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on make line cooler soiled with food debris.
Aug 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 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. Provided paper written procedures and discussed with person in charge.
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. Observed on employee hired over 60 days not complete with food safety training.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on chip warmers soiled with food debris.
Jan 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose Bibb with y splitter missing vacuum breaker on black hose 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. Provided written procedures and discussed with person in charge. However no bleach present in establishment. Discussed with person in charge.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice inside hand washing station near office.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket not making tight seal, referenced by gap in gasket, on small reach in cooler next to hand washing station and fryers.
Food stored on floor. Observed three cases of food on floor in walk-in freezer. Person in charge moved cases of food on to shelves.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple gaskets on reach in cooler, walk-in cooler soiled with food debris.
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.