Taco Bell- 26448
Last inspected: Nov 14, 2025
67
Score
Going back to 2022, Taco Bell- 26448 has six inspections in the public record. Taco Bell- 26448 was last inspected on Nov 14, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Taco Bell- 26448's 67 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Ants on counter at Establishment office.
35A-09-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Prep line.
23-24-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled cooler gaskets. Prep line.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in base of prep line cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food prep/service employee wearing bracelets and hand jewelry while engaged in food preparation and service.
13-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled ice chute. Kitchen.
22-20-5
67
Aug 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed one(1) live flying insects in kitchen.
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed Pepsi Diet Pepsi nozzle on fountain drink machine soiled with food debris. Observed interior of ice chute on soda fountain machine soiled with black/green mold like substance.
22-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor in walk-in cooler soiled with squished condiment packages. Observed floor in dry storage soiled with food debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed two bag n box sodas on floor in dry storage Observed two boxed tortilla cases on floor in prep area. Observed two cases of food on floor in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed build up of ice on floor of walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with black/green mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
64
Mar 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touch outside walk-in freezer handle with gloves hands and then enter establishment and begin working with food without changing gloves or washing hands. Discussed with employee. Employee changed gloves and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on wire shelf above single service items. Person in charge threw drink away. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed two cases of food on floor of walk-in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on floor in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on make line cooler soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
70
Aug 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 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. Provided paper written procedures and discussed with person in charge. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed on employee hired over 60 days not complete with food safety training.
53B-13-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on chip warmers soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
78
Jan 18, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose Bibb with y splitter missing vacuum breaker on black hose side.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice inside hand washing station near office.
31A-11-4
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 written procedures and discussed with person in charge. However no bleach present in establishment. Discussed with person in charge.
11-27-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket not making tight seal, referenced by gap in gasket, on small reach in cooler next to hand washing station and fryers.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed three cases of food on floor in walk-in freezer. Person in charge moved cases of food on to shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple gaskets on reach in cooler, walk-in cooler soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
61
Nov 1, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1) one live flying insect in kitchen.
35A-02-6
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 1) employee drink on main make line above open containers of cut tomatoes and cut lettuce. Person in charge had employee remove drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1) walk-in cooler gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1) drive through soda machine splash guards behind nozzles soiled with black/green mold like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. 1) single service items on floor of storage shed.
25-05-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taco Bell- 26448 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell- 26448 on file is from Nov 14, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taco Bell- 26448?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell- 26448.
How does Taco Bell- 26448 compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?
Taco Bell- 26448 most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Augustine average of 81.
Has Taco Bell- 26448's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Bell- 26448 have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Taco Bell- 26448 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- 26448 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Bell- 26448 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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