Taco Bell 194
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026
95
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Taco Bell 194 stretching back to 2022. Taco Bell 194 was last inspected on Apr 21, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Compared to the broader Lake City restaurant scene, where the average is 80, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 21, 2026
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice buildup on walk-in freezer door.
14-11-5
95
Jan 15, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
78
Sep 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
82
Feb 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
67
Oct 3, 2024
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Jul 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
Jan 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - 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. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - 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.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice buildup at broken door to walk-in freezer.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water from leaks at three compartment and mop sink.
36-22-4
Basic - 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. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Old food/grease accumulation on cleaned stored food bins.
16-48-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaks under three compartment sink, single-sink, and mop sink.
29-11-4
67
Jul 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Backflow preventer not inspected and serviced according to manufacturer's recommendations. No backflow prevention device after splitter on mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-39-4
Intermediate - 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. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach observed on floor of walk-in cooler. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - 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. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Daylight shines through gap at bottom of exterior door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - 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. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
67
Feb 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board grooved and holding black, mold-like substance. Chute of drive-through and dining room ice/soda machines. Tea machine nozzles soiled with calcium/hard water buildup.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Backflow preventer not inspected and serviced according to manufacturer's recommendations. No vacuum breaker on splitter at mop sink.
29-39-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting board on fryer side of cook-line.
14-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Daylight shining through gap at bottom of back door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Two bags of ice on floor of walk-in freezer. Manager moved to a shelf in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets and exterior door of reach-in freezer next to fryer. Also, drive-through soda dispenser upper plates around nozzles. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
67
Aug 10, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taco Bell 194 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell 194 on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taco Bell 194?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell 194.
How does Taco Bell 194 compare to other restaurants in Lake City?
Taco Bell 194 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Lake City average of 80.
Has Taco Bell 194's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Bell 194 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Taco Bell 194 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Taco Bell 194 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Bell 194 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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