Taco Bell 26453
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
86
Score
Inspectors have visited Taco Bell 26453 nine times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 28, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
“Employee beverage container on a food preparation table” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Taco Bell 26453's latest score of 86 sits above the Palatka average of 75. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open employee beverage on drive through window prep counter. Operator relocated the employee beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Jug of fryer oil stored on the floor of the cook line. Operator relocated the fryer oil. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open. Operator close dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
86
Jul 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Boneless chicken held under warmer on cook line; boneless chicken (120/122F - Hot Holding) operator had employee redrop in fryer; boneless chicken second temperature (167/178F - Hot Holding). **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on drive through prep table used for preparing customer beverages. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On ledge of three compartment sink and shelf over three compartment sink, clean containers stacked while wet. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Two door standup reach in freezer closest warewashing area with ice build up between the doors spreading to door gasket.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. On cook line office side, cheese scoop handle buried in cheese. Employee relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer solution stored on floor by three compartment sink.
21-38-4
67
Dec 19, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep counter by drive through, employee relocated the beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees jacket stored over single service portion cups. Operator relocated the employee jacket. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On shelf over three compartment sink, clean plastic containers stacked while wet. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop head stored in mop sink. Operator relocated the mop. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
82
Jul 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
78
Dec 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee on the main cook line with gloved hands utilizing personal phone the. With no change of gloves and handwash prepare a customer order. Discussed with operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Lobby area soda dispenser has mold like substance at the bottom of the ice chute. Operator cleaned the soda dispenser ice chute. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on reach in freezer prep station and employee beverage on drive through prep table. Employee relocated the employee beverage from the reach in freezer prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two employees on the main cook line preparing orders with no beard guard.
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On the shelf over the three compartment sink, clean containers stacked while wet.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer under the hood system not functioning, has a torn door gasket. Operator attempting to have unit replaced. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-11-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink closest to the three compartment sink with leaking pipe. Operator has work order placed and attempted to fix during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored with wet mop head in the mop sink.
42-01-4
58
Jul 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Person in charge washed nozzles in hand wash sink. Spoke to person in charge during inspection.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles in drive thru with debris buildup. Person in charge removed for cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors with debris buildup to the right of fryers. Buildup under shelving in dry storage, in corners.
36-73-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Scoops in clean dish area with debris buildup.
16-48-4
74
Mar 2, 2023
Complaint Partial
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer buckets testing at 0ppm. Person in charge remade to 200ppm. Also, one bucket visibly dirty, person in charge discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
95
Feb 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed no time marked for items on cook line. Employee marked with correct times during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
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. Observed no written cleanup procedures available. Provided operator with handout during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no employee hand wash sign present in womens restroom. Operator has sign, just needs to acquire tape to hang. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
74
Oct 24, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taco Bell 26453 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell 26453 on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taco Bell 26453?
Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell 26453.
How does Taco Bell 26453 compare to other restaurants in Palatka?
Taco Bell 26453 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Palatka average of 75.
Has Taco Bell 26453's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Bell 26453 have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Taco Bell 26453 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 26453 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Bell 26453 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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