Taco Bell # 23773

5151 University Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32216

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026

Score

High Risk

The health department has logged nine inspections at Taco Bell # 23773, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 21, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around four violations each, up from closer to zero violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation”, showing up three times.

Compared to other Jacksonville restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 21, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.

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High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 1 live flying insect on wall near condiment station on front line

35A-02-7

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

31B-02-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket near drive drive station torn

14-11-5

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under drive thru drink station with syrup and under cook line with debris

36-73-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of fries stored on floor in walk in freezer

08B-38-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket on front line soiled. Employee cleaning **Corrective Action Taken**

23-03-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. In back parking lot area

33-16-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom interior of front line reach in cooler with food debris build up. Manager cleaned

22-16-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed cook/chill beans in cook line prep are not labeled with time and date. Manager stated was prepared yesterday. Employee in process of reheating beans during inspection

03G-53-1

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent with dust build up over taco set up station on front line

36-34-5

Dec 23, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 8, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Jan 2, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 17, 2024

Complaint Full

1 minor violation.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Jan 24, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 21, 2023

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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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. Provided operator with Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events handout **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Multiple ceiling tiles in dining room with mold like and water damages present. Manager stated that there is a work order in progress to have it repaired **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

36-32-5

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single sleeve of to go containers stored on floor in back dry storage area. Employee properly stored **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Under front cashier register. Employee properly stored **Corrected On-Site**

21-38-4

Nov 14, 2022

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of upright bottom reach in freezer with food debris. Employee starting to clean **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

22-16-4

Jul 7, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink next to manager office

31B-03-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor on main front line under three compartment area with standing water

36-73-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Upright reach in freezer soiled with food debris

22-16-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Bell # 23773 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell # 23773 on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Bell # 23773?

Across the inspection record, “reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell # 23773.

How does Taco Bell # 23773 compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

Taco Bell # 23773 most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has Taco Bell # 23773's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Taco Bell # 23773 have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Taco Bell # 23773 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 # 23773 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Bell # 23773 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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