Taco Bell # 23761

5905 Merrill Road, Jacksonville, FL 32211

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show nine inspections at Taco Bell # 23761 stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 27, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

Looking across the full record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average sits at 74, which Taco Bell # 23761's 70 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 27, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Oct 31, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Jul 2, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Oct 2, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 10, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Feb 8, 2024

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Aug 17, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Feb 14, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

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 written plan for cleanup of bodily functions. Supplied written plan for operator. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at front hand wash sink near drive thru. Manager supplied towels. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Soap Dispenser at hand wash sink near cook line not dispensing soap. Employee corrected dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-06-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign in women's room **Repeat Violation**

31B-04-4

Aug 17, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink near drive thru window used as a dump sink apparent by multiple pieces of ice in basin of hand wash sink.

31A-11-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign in womens room

31B-04-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in wringer bucket near mop sink. Operator properly stored **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several floor tiles in kitchen cracked and broken

36-17-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Bell # 23761 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell # 23761 on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Bell # 23761?

Across the inspection record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell # 23761.

How does Taco Bell # 23761 compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

Taco Bell # 23761 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has Taco Bell # 23761's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Bell # 23761 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Taco Bell # 23761 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 # 23761 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Bell # 23761 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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