Taco Bell 197
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
82
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Taco Bell 197, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 9, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly seven violations earlier on.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited six times.
The city-wide average is 81, putting Taco Bell 197 squarely in typical territory. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Drive through ice chute soiled with mold-like substances.
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting of pans on storage rack across from three compartment sink. Manager removed. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Drive-through soda machine backsplash soiled with mold-like substances. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
82
Sep 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on prep table. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Drive-through soda machine backsplash soiled with mold-like substances. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
90
Dec 17, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled with dust and grease accumulation. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards grooved. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris and mold-like substances. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
86
Jul 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
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
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
52
Feb 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained with mold-like substance. Drive-through ice chutes soiled with mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled with dust and grease accumulation.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting bins on storage rack across from three compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle broken on warming cabinet. Cutting board grooved. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler, reach-in freezer, and hotbox gaskets soiled with food debris. Hood filters soiled with grease accumulation. Drive-through soda machine backsplashes soiled with mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
74
Oct 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker on entrance-side hose bibb.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained with mold-like substance. Drive-through and dining room ice chutes soiled with mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Hotbox gaskets torn. Cutting board grooved.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler, reach-in freezer, and hotbox gaskets soiled with food debris. Dining room and drive-through soda machine backsplashes soiled with mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Label residue on food bins stored on upper shelf near three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop submerged in liquid in mop bucket.
42-01-4
61
Jan 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Aug 11, 2022
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee touched apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee pull pants up this gloves on then continued making food for the drive thru. Employee also adjusting mask onto face.
12A-28-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Garbage trash bags holding precooked cinnamon twists on back shelf. Operator discarded twists. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-31-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Splitter missing backflow at mop sink.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Icee dispensing nozzles. Hot water dispensing nozzles. Interior of both large hot boxes and small hot box on cooks line not being used. Interior reach in freezer.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Turned off at Handwash sink by hot boxes. Operator turned back on. **Corrective Action Taken**
27-16-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Laying on the floor under cup holders by Togo area. Operator placed tiles back on ceiling. **Corrected On-Site**
36-36-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer gaskets that is torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Around drain at prep area.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Backsplash of soda nozzles. Spray hose at Three compartment sink soiled. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Wire grates hanging hook above Three compartment sink. 1 container with the adhesive of a label still on it. **Repeat Violation**
16-48-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under Three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taco Bell 197 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell 197 on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taco Bell 197?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell 197.
How does Taco Bell 197 compare to other restaurants in Live Oak?
Taco Bell 197 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Live Oak average of 81.
Has Taco Bell 197's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Taco Bell 197 have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Taco Bell 197 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 197 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Bell 197 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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