Taco Bell 195

808 S Walnut St, Starke, FL 32091
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 30, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Taco Bell 195 has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 30, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.

Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

Compared to the broader Starke restaurant scene, where the average is 69, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 30, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Aug 28, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 5 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
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Jul 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Jan 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In the walk in cooler, container of pico de gallo from the previous day missing product date marking.
02C-02-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On shelf by in warewashing area, clean containers stacked while wet. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee actively working with food without a beard guard.
13-04-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on walk in freezer door preventing proper seal. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Drive through soda dispenser has mold like substance on the underside of the dispenser behind the nozzles. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open.
33-16-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on paper lined tray at the drive through counter with single service cause packets and utensils.
40-06-5
67
Aug 2, 2024
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on the floor by mop sink and three compartment sink.
36-22-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust build up on ceiling vent and surrounding tiles over the cook line closest the office side of kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored on top of box of sauce in the dry storage area. Operator relocated the beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On the storage shelf to the side of the three compartment sink, clean plastic containers stacked while wet.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In the walk in freezer, box of steak stored on the floor. By the bag and box system, Mt.Dew soda syrup on the floor, per operator received wrong product and going to return. Operator labeled box for return. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Build up of ice on walk in freezer door.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Drive through soda dispenser has mold like substance build up behind the nozzles on the underside of the dispenser.
23-03-4
70
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink by drive through window used as a dump sink as evident by colored soda in the sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
82
Aug 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in charge unable to provide proof of CFM. Also 4+ employees on duty with no CFM present. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: No change. Person in charge needs more time to obtain. Only 2 employees on duty at time of inspection **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
90
Aug 2, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemicals stored on rack with nozzles facing food product. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At fliptop cheese, tomato, sour cream 44-50F person in charge states opposite side has been turned off, will turn on to see if unit is holding properly. will utilize ice if temperatures do not come down. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in charge unable to provide proof of CFM. Also 4+ employees on duty with no CFM present. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in cinnamon sugar mix, person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Multiple items wet nesting at clean dish area.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease buildup on floor under fryers. Floors under triple sink with debris buildup.
36-73-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid to bulk dry goods observed broken, missing edge.
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of food stored on floor in walk in cooler, freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of door handles of hot holding units with debris buildup. Reach in cooler/ freezer with mold like substance buildup on exterior of unit when door is open. Cabinet under soda dispenser in dining room with mold like substance buildup. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed grease buildup on hot holding plastic containers in clean dish area.
16-48-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open employee drinks in reach in freezer. Person in charge removed.**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken**
12B-13-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored over bag in box soda at drive thru. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service items stored on floor in dry storage, person in charge began raising. **Corrective Action Taken**
25-05-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored on floor at mop sink. Person in charge raised. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
39
Mar 16, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 10, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/22. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust starting to accumulate on ceiling and vents in back left side of kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table, person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Debris buildup in front of grease receptacle.
33-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hot holding equipment door handles with debris buildup.
23-03-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Old food debris stuck on multiple containers in clean dish area.
16-48-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in mop sink, person in charge hung to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Bell 195 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell 195 on file is from Oct 30, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Bell 195?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell 195.

How does Taco Bell 195 compare to other restaurants in Starke?

Taco Bell 195 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Starke average of 69.

Has Taco Bell 195's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Bell 195 have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taco Bell 195 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 195 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Bell 195 is inspected around three times per year on average.