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TACO BELL 042983

335 HARPER LN, Saint Johns FL 32259 · 904-201-2765

Last inspected Apr 30, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats18
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6502482
Grade history
AUG 24
APR 25
NOV 25
APR 26
APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

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

Worst finding on record
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 bodily fluid clean up kit or written procedures available. Inspector provided written procedures.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Apr 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findings
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch glasses with gloved hand while engaging in food preparation. Inspector intervened and spoke to employee regarding hand washing. Employee removed gloves and washed hands properly.
High priority/12A-25-4/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed back flow incorrectly installed before splitter. Back flow device needed on non chemical side of splitter. Manager correctly installed the back flow on non chemical side of splitter.
High priority/29-42-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling air vents soiled with dust located in back room.
Basic/36-34-5
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without beard guard.
Basic/13-04-4
Show the remaining 3 findings ▾
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed stand alone freezer door gasket soiled with food debris located near rethermalizer.
Basic/23-03-4
Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open during inspection. Employee closed dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Corrected On-Site
The state's own report →
Apr 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 24, 2025Inspection 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 ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut cabbage (45F - Cold Holding) in overfilled container in top section of make line cooler in middle of kitchen, per manager cabbage was put in cooler about 2 hours prior, top portion of cabbage put in separate container and put in other reach in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. All quaternary ammonium tests strips on site are waterlogged and are not usable.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under soda machine at drive through window, build up of black substance and single use cups.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Build up of mold like substance inside cabinets under drink station in lobby area.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Apr 14, 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
Show 4 findings ▾
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under fryers in kitchen. Under drink station in drive through area.
Basic/36-73-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Inside top section of reach in cooler make line across from fryers.
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Around soda machines on counter top. Interior of cabinets under soda machine in dining area.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Multiple discarded pallets in enclosure.
Basic/33-30-4
Aug 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At drive through area. Under hand wash station on make line. Under triple sink on make line. Employee corrected during inspection
Basic/36-22-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Boxes of tortillas by office, employee corrected during inspection.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. On counter behind soda machine in dining area.
Basic/23-03-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of single use gloves on floor in back corner of storage area, employee corrected during inspection.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Nov 29, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 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. No bodily fluid clean up kit or written procedures available. Inspector provided written procedures.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. At time of inspection no choking poster available. Inspector provided printable poster.
Basic/51-13-4/Corrective Action Taken

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.