TACO BELL 194
2411 W US HWY 90, Lake City FL 32055 · 386.755.4675
Last inspected Apr 21, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
OCT 24
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JAN 26
APR 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach observed on floor of walk-in cooler. Manager removed.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Equipment in poor repair. Ice buildup on walk-in freezer door.
Jan 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Drive-through ice chute soiled with mold-like substances.
Equipment in poor repair. Ice buildup on walk-in freezer door.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Daylight visible through gap at bottom of back exterior door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Drive-through soda machine backsplash soiled with mold-like substances.
Sep 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled with mold-like substance.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards grooved.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda machine backsplashes soiled with mold-like substances.
Feb 5, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker after splitter at mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled with mold-like substance.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards grooved.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on shelf next to opened gloves and over exposed paper towels. Manager moved.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Daylight shining through gap at bottom of back exterior door.
Oct 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker after splitter attached to mop sink nozzle.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Chute of dining room soda machine soiled with mold-like substance. Cutting boards soiled with mold-like substance. Water heating machine nozzles soiled with scale and food buildup.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Five employees working at time of inspection with no certified food manager present.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen ceiling vents soiled with slight accumulation of dust and grease.
Equipment in poor repair. Cutting boards grooved.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Daylight shining through gap at bottom of back exterior door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in freezer and reach-in cooler gaskets and doors soiled with food debris and grease accumulation. Soda and Freeze machine backsplash soiled with mold-like substance. Underside of shelves over prep tables soiled with grease and food debris accumulation
Jan 4, 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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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Chute of dining room and drive-through soda machine soiled with mold-like substance. Water heating machine nozzles soiled with scale and food buildup.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen ceiling vents soiled with slight accumulation of dust and grease.
Equipment in poor repair. Ice buildup at broken door to walk-in freezer.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water from leaks at three compartment and mop sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in freezer and reach-in cooler gaskets and doors soiled with food debris and grease accumulation. Underside of shelves over prep tables soiled with grease and food debris accumulation.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Old food/grease accumulation on cleaned stored food bins.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaks under three compartment sink, single-sink, and mop sink.
Jul 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Backflow preventer not inspected and serviced according to manufacturer's recommendations. No backflow prevention device after splitter on mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Chute of dining room and drive-through soda machine soiled with mold-like substance. Water heating machine nozzles soiled with scale and food buildup.
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach observed on floor of walk-in cooler. Manager removed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Employee moved to proper storage cart.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Daylight shines through gap at bottom of exterior door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler fan guards soiled with dust accumulation. Underside of shelves over prep tables soiled with grease and food debris accumulation. Reach-in freezer and reach-in cooler gaskets and doors soiled with food debris and grease accumulation.
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.