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TACO BELL # 196

1215 S 6 ST, Macclenny FL 32063 · 904.259.5600

Last inspected Apr 1, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats62
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1200108
Grade history
DEC 23
JUL 24
DEC 24
JUL 25
APR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found. Observed live fly at end of cook line, observed live fly in warewashing area and observed live fly at soda syrup boxes in storage area.
High priority/35A-02-7
Badges — 1 earned
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Apr 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of reach in cooler on cook line with spilled food debris inside cooler. Bottom of warmer box on cook line with food debris at base. Soda dispenser at drive through with syrup residue mold like substance build up around nozzles. Quesadilla sliding tray with food debris build up.
Intermediate/22-02-4
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/ At time of inspection 4 food handling employees present, no food manager present, person in charge at time of inspection, expired ServeSafe from 02/16/2026.
Intermediate/53A-05-6
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink on cook line at 68F after running for period of time, operator turned hot water valve and no change in water temperature.
Intermediate/27-16-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On shelf adjacent three compartment sink. Clean metal containers stacked while wet.
Basic/24-08-4/Repeat Violation
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Floor, walls and ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment of cook line and warewashing area have debris build up. Floor in dry storage with grease build up on ground. Ceiling in kitchen area with dust build up.
Basic/36-73-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk in freezer on product, shelf and floor.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
No copy of latest inspection report available. Last inspection report unavailable.
Basic/51-18-6
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Debris build up soda dispenser overflow basin metal liner and drain tube with mold like substance build up. Reach in freezer door gasket with mold like substance on bottom door. Dust build up on hood filters over fryers.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open.
Basic/33-16-4
The state's own report →
Jul 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found. Observed live fly at end of cook line, observed live fly in warewashing area and observed live fly at soda syrup boxes in storage area.
High priority/35A-02-7
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink on cook line used as dump sink as evident by red drink in sink at beginning of inspection.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
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. One employee with food safety training not completed.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On shelf next to three compartment sink, clean metal containers stacked while wet.
Basic/24-08-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on walk in freezer door seal.
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Drive through soda dispenser plate over nozzles has accumulation of mold like substance.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. In storage area, plastic lids for carry out containers not inverted or covered.
Basic/25-06-4
Dec 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling air vents over kitchen cook line with dust build up on vent and surrounding tiles.
Basic/36-34-5
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In the walk in cooler, employee personal creamer over beef to be sold to customers. Operator relocated the creamer.
Basic/08B-49-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. In the walk in freezer, box of frozen chicken stored on the floor. Operator relocated the chicken.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Drive through soda dispenser underside of dispenser above nozzles with mold like substance build up. Employee began cleaning.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop head stored in mop sink. Operator hung the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4
Aug 7, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle of cleaner over boxes of single service gloves. Operator relocated the chemical spray.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like substance at drive through soda nozzle Pepsi dispenser.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water turned off at cook line hand wash sink. Per operator had building maintenance out, need to schedule repair.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl used as a scoop in bulk container of noodles. Operator removed the bowl.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On the shelf by the three compartment sink, clean metal containers stacked while wet.
Basic/24-08-4/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. In the walk in freezer box of flatbreads stored on the floor. Employee relocated the box of flatbread.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over fryer has build up of dust.
Basic/23-03-4
Dec 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cook line work station opposite the fryers has build up of food debris. Soda nozzles in dining room have build up of soda syrup.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents have build up of dust on the main cook line.
Basic/36-34-5
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean metal containers stacked while wet on shelf by the three compartment sink.
Basic/24-08-4
Food stored on floor. In the walk in freezer, frozen egg container stored on the floor.
Basic/08B-38-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Build up of ice on seal of the walk in freezer door.
Basic/14-69-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Mop sink leaking over the attached splitter when not in use.
Basic/29-11-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored with mop head inside of the mop sink.
Basic/42-01-4
Jul 31, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded.

0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles/ plates in drive thru, icee nozzles with debris buildup.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. One manager on duty has been manager for 5+ years, no proof of CFM.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel dispenser at front line not dispensing. Person in charge provided towels.
Intermediate/31B-05-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Heavy grease buildup on ground around receptacle.
Basic/33-20-4/Repeat Violation

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.