Taco Bell 2534766

169 S Us Hwy 17, East Palatka, FL 32131

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Taco Bell 2534766 has been inspected eight times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 4, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

Across the inspection history, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

Restaurants in East Palatka average 74, so Taco Bell 2534766 is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 4, 2026

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Soap dispenser at hand wash sink closest the office not dispensing soap at time of inspection. Operator has replacement soap dispenser to mount. **Corrective Action Taken**

31B-06-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Residue build up on drive through soda dispenser Pepsi nozzle. Employee cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On shelf next to three compartment sink, clean plastic containers stacked while wet. **Repeat Violation**

24-08-4

Jul 21, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. In warewashing area, clean containers stacked while wet. **Repeat Violation**

24-08-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee used aprons on shelf over clean container. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Jan 3, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. See stop sale. In the walk in cooler 7 plastic packets of fire ranch sauce smashed/broken open. Operator states broken during delivery, operator discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**

01B-16-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On the shelf opposite the three components sink, clean plastic containers stacked while wet. **Repeat Violation**

24-08-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Jug of fryer oil stored on the floor in front of the fryers, operator relocated the container. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Drive through soda dispenser has mold like substance on the back plate behind the dispenser nozzles for Mt.Dew and Baja Blast.

23-03-4

Jul 31, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Jan 11, 2024

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In the walk in cooler container of employee personal food over container of lettuce. Operator relocated the lettuce. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-49-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee apron stored over clean containers on the shelf opposite the three comp sink. Operator relocated the apron. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On the storage shelf opposite the three compartment sink, clean containers stacked while wet. Operator unstacked the containers. **Corrective Action Taken**

24-08-4

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. No copy of last inspection available.

51-18-6

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of the frozen drink dispenser nozzles have mold like substance spots. Operator had employee clean and sanitize the dispenser. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Aug 21, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Feb 22, 2023

Routine - Food

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

View 6 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink vacuum breaker is in incorrect location. Needs to be on non chemical side of splitter with black hose attached. Also, drain cover not on drain at mop sink.

29-42-4

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Not able to get hot water at front hand wash sink after prolonged period of time running. Water only reaching 71F.

27-16-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 2oz to go container used as scoop in cinnamon sugar. Person in charge discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda plates at drive through with mold like substance buildup.

23-03-4

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed old food debris on container in clean dish area.

16-48-4

Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Observed debris in sanitizer solution on make line. Person in charge discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

21-11-4

Oct 24, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Bell 2534766 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell 2534766 on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Bell 2534766?

Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell 2534766.

How does Taco Bell 2534766 compare to other restaurants in East Palatka?

Taco Bell 2534766 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the East Palatka average of 74.

Has Taco Bell 2534766's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Bell 2534766 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taco Bell 2534766 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 2534766 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Bell 2534766 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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