Taco Bell #23699
Last inspected: Dec 23, 2025
52
Score
Taco Bell #23699 appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. Taco Bell #23699 was last inspected on Dec 23, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
“Missing drain plug at dumpster” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Restaurants in Fernandina Beach average 68, so Taco Bell #23699 trails the local norm. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
8
Inspections
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Critical latest
3
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit Observed shredded cheese in reach in cooler on cook line at 45F, operator put shredded cheese in a different reach in cooler, second temperature taken 1 hour later, 42F. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice chute on soda machine in dining area soiled with mold like substance. Interior of tea maker nozzle in kitchen area by drive through window soiled with calcium like build up.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels located in bathroom. Manager filled paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Test kit for measuring the concentration of the sanitizing solution not used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions or employee unaware of proper use Manager was not aware of her chemical test kit instructions for quaternary sanitizer, test kit instructs to hold strip in sanitizer for 10 seconds, manager placed her strip In and immediately removed it resulting in. test result of 0ppm.
16-43-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard being used to line shelves on cook line, manager took cardboard off shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
14-45-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents above cook line are soiled with dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in coolers on cook line soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Uncovered Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an open container cup near sitting on a box next to the soda syrup boxes. Operator discarded the cup. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
52
Aug 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled behind tea machine at drive thru area
36-73-4
95
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Manager in kitchen by make line. Gum discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-09-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Green handled tongs on handles of fryers. Tongs moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Drain plugs missing for both dumpsters behind establishment. Manager states she will call dumpster company. **Corrective Action Taken**
33-11-4
86
Aug 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two live flying insects by soda machine in dining area.
35A-02-6
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor in drive through area.
36-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of cabinets below soda dispenser in dining area.
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from line behind drink dispenser in drive through area.
29-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license not displayed. Manager located license and will post. **Corrective Action Taken**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Soiled black apron on prep counter in drive through area. Apron moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
67
Dec 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In steam cabinets hot drink stored over pans on meat and rice,
12B-07-4
95
Jul 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee on line used cell phone and went back to making food on line, Advised to wash hands and change gloves. Hands washed gloves changed **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
74
Sep 27, 2022
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
90
Jul 12, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Pepsi Soda nozzle in drive thur window soiled
22-02-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taco Bell #23699 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell #23699 on file is from Dec 23, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taco Bell #23699?
Across the inspection record, “missing drain plug at dumpster” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell #23699.
How does Taco Bell #23699 compare to other restaurants in Fernandina Beach?
Taco Bell #23699 most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Fernandina Beach average of 68.
Has Taco Bell #23699's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Bell #23699 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Taco Bell #23699 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Taco Bell #23699 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Bell #23699 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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