Taco Bell

335 Harper Ln, St. Johns, FL 32259

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 24, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Taco Bell appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2023. Taco Bell was last inspected on Nov 24, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Taco Bell's latest score is in line with the St. Johns average of 69. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 24, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut cabbage (45F - Cold Holding) in overfilled container in top section of make line cooler in middle of kitchen, per manager cabbage was put in cooler about 2 hours prior, top portion of cabbage put in separate container and put in other reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. All quaternary ammonium tests strips on site are waterlogged and are not usable.

16-37-1

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under soda machine at drive through window, build up of black substance and single use cups. **Repeat Violation**

36-73-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Build up of mold like substance inside cabinets under drink station in lobby area. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Apr 14, 2025

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under fryers in kitchen. Under drink station in drive through area.

36-73-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Inside top section of reach in cooler make line across from fryers.

14-69-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Around soda machines on counter top. Interior of cabinets under soda machine in dining area. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Multiple discarded pallets in enclosure.

33-30-4

Aug 26, 2024

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At drive through area. Under hand wash station on make line. Under triple sink on make line. Employee corrected during inspection **Corrected On-Site**

36-22-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of tortillas by office, employee corrected during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. On counter behind soda machine in dining area.

23-03-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of single use gloves on floor in back corner of storage area, employee corrected during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Nov 29, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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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. No bodily fluid clean up kit or written procedures available. Inspector provided written procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. At time of inspection no choking poster available. Inspector provided printable poster. **Corrective Action Taken**

51-13-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Bell last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell on file is from Nov 24, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Bell?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell.

How does Taco Bell compare to other restaurants in St. Johns?

Taco Bell most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is about the same as the St. Johns average of 69.

Has Taco Bell's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Taco Bell 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 inspected?

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

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