Taco Bell # 196
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
55
Score
Taco Bell # 196 appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 1, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around five violations to closer to seven violations.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
By comparison, the average Macclenny facility scores 68, putting Taco Bell # 196 on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
55
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
Dec 16, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
78
Aug 7, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
58
Dec 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - 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. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - 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.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean metal containers stacked while wet on shelf by the three compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In the walk in freezer, frozen egg container stored on the floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Build up of ice on seal of the walk in freezer door.
14-69-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Mop sink leaking over the attached splitter when not in use.
29-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored with mop head inside of the mop sink.
42-01-4
67
Jul 31, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles/ plates in drive thru, icee nozzles with debris buildup.
22-02-4
Intermediate - 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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - 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. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
31B-05-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Heavy grease buildup on ground around receptacle. **Repeat Violation**
33-20-4
70
Feb 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing vacuum breaker from hose bibb by drive through sign.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wiping cloths stored in hand wash sink by drive through, items were removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. One manager who has been employed for 6 weeks with no proof of CFM, also, one manager working at establishment for 5 years with no CFM training. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel dispenser at hand wash sink by drive through not dispensing properly.
31B-05-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups and to go bowl used as scoop with no handle in dry goods. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple items wet nesting in clean dish area.
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hot holding equipment with debris buildup. Also, exterior handles of hot holding door with debris buildup. Also, soda plates in drive through with mold like substance buildup. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored on floor at front counter. Person in charge raised. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed grease buildup in front of grease receptacle.
33-20-4
50
Sep 27, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taco Bell # 196 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell # 196 on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taco Bell # 196?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell # 196.
How does Taco Bell # 196 compare to other restaurants in Macclenny?
Taco Bell # 196 most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Macclenny average of 68.
Has Taco Bell # 196's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Taco Bell # 196 have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Taco Bell # 196 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Taco Bell # 196 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Bell # 196 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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