Taco Bell #24973
Last inspected: Dec 19, 2025
82
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Taco Bell #24973 stretching back to 2022. On Dec 19, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to three violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
Taco Bell #24973's latest score of 82 sits above the Jacksonville average of 74. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed quatanery ammonium solution in three compartment sink testing at 500+ppm. Person in charge added water to dilute. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-18-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dust build up on fan guards in walk-in cooler.
23-03-4
82
Aug 25, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed amber plastic containers stacked on top of each other with visible signs of moisture and unable to air dry stored above three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop in shredded cheese in direct contact with product.
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled fan guards in walk-in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to clean containers stored above three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
82
Apr 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Fan covers in walk in cooler
23-24-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. 2 door stand up freezer with ice build up
14-69-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label Stuck to metal container on clean rack, manager placed to rewash **Corrective Action Taken**
16-46-4
86
Dec 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink at end of cook line near three compartment sink. Person in charge provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed; soda nozzles at soda tower with mold like substance build up. Soda nozzles and ice chute on soda tower in dining room with mold like substance build up.
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler doors on primary and secondary cook lines soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to containers stored on drying racks above three compartment sink.
16-46-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind mop sink soiled with mold like substance.
36-27-5
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed grease build up on ground under grease receptacle and dumpster.
33-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handle of scoop in shredded cheese on cook line with handle in direct contact with product. Person in charge removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
64
Jun 26, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At stored cinnamon container, to go bowl used as scooper. Operator removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Small hole in wall next to women's restroom.
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Around soda nozzles at drive thru soda dispenser soiled.
23-03-4
86
Jan 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm, retest 400ppm); Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm, retest 400ppm) employee was washing dishes. Manager remade sanitizer sink. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Open case of rolls of toilet paper we're stored below chemical in closet by restroom. Operator moved to top shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License posted expired 6/1/23. Operator printed current license and posted. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Several deep dish pans were wet nesting above triple sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has build up of ice around doorway.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket of reach in freezer next to steamer is soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
61
Sep 15, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. On splitter at mop sink, backflow preventer located in wrong place. Backflow preventer needs to be at end f splitter on non chemical dispenser side.
29-42-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Manager not able to access computer records, employees present not able to access individual training records. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Manager not able to locate written procedures.
11-27-4
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. Manager not able to access computer records.
11-26-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bulk cinnamon sugar container, black plastic togo container used as scoop.
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired license posted in office.
50-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Ledge of cooling unit at primary make line has build up of food debris. Toasters on make lines has dust build up on exterior top.
23-03-4
55
Feb 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In chemical closet by restrooms, chemicals stored above toilet paper. Manager had employee move toilet paper above chemicals. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On secondary make line, cut lettuce (46F - Cold Holding); cheese (49F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items have been at make line for less than 4 hours.
03A-02-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal,pans on clean dish shelves have wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Manager not able to locate.
51-18-6
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Toilet paper in closet next to restrooms stored on floor. Toilet paper moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Drain line in cabinet below dining room soda dispenser leaking on cabinet shelf.
29-11-4
61
Aug 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In chemical closet by restrooms, chemicals stored above toilet paper. Manager moved toilet paper above chemicals. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can stored in front of handwash sink at front counter. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Front bottom of dumpster has rust holes.
33-12-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee hat stored on case of tortillas. Manager moved hat. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Container ps and pans on clean dish shelf above triple sinks. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taco Bell #24973 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell #24973 on file is from Dec 19, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taco Bell #24973?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell #24973.
How does Taco Bell #24973 compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Taco Bell #24973 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Taco Bell #24973's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Taco Bell #24973 have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Taco Bell #24973 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 #24973 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Bell #24973 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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