Tacos Bella
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026
86
Score
Across the available record, Tacos Bella has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 19, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly three violations before.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Jacksonville restaurant scores 74. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 19, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple food items with no date markings cooked 5 days prior per person in charge. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris build up on reach in cooler gaskets. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
86
Jan 17, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 16, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed; 1 live roach in gasket of large reach in cooler by truck entrance. 4 live roaches in top left corner in back on underside of main shelving unit by window. 1 live roach in top corner of doorway leading into small dry storage area. 3 live roaches in cabinet under main stove top. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-16: At callback observed; 4 live roaches in small alcove between shelving unit metal and wall directly above service window. 4 live roaches in small alcove where metal for main shelf attaches sides to top in very corner on underside. Shelf is directly below service window. Person in charge began cleaning areas and disposing of roaches. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
86
Jan 15, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed multiple food items at temperatures of 49-52F in flip top cooler by expo window. Person in charge stated food items were in reach in cooler all night and not removed for any reason. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple food items at temperatures of 49-52F in flip top cooler by expo window. Person in charge stated food items were in reach in cooler all night and not removed for any reason. Cut tomatoes, shredded cheese, cut lettuce, sour cream (49-52F - Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shrimp stored over ready to eat fries in reach in freezer by truck entrance. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed; 1 live roach in gasket of large reach in cooler by truck entrance. 4 live roaches in top left corner in back on underside of main shelving unit by window. 1 live roach in top corner of doorway leading into small dry storage area. 3 live roaches in cabinet under main stove top. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple food items prepared on truck cooked 2 days prior with no date marking.
02C-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris build up on gaskets on all reach in cooler doors.
23-03-4
47
May 6, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked tamales and cooked beef tripe (46-49F - Cooling), stored in reach in cooler from over night as per employee with no additional preparation today. Stop sale issued. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-05: 5 individuals commercially packaged cheese cake purchased but was stored at home reach in cooler and brought and stored in MFDV reach in cooler to be sold. Stop sale issued **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed total of 19 live roaches in following areas: 3 live roaches on right side wall above three compartment sink area near stored clean equipments 1 live roach at three compartment sink area 5 live roaches in dry storage sliding door 3 live roaches in dry storage wall in between wall and seam 3 live roaches in seam and wall at left side of three compartment area 4 live roaches in gasket inside reach in cooler with stored food **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-05: Observed total of 2 live roaches in following areas: 1 live roach under three compartment sink door frame. 1 live roach on top of right shelf of three compartment sink area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on top of shelf at three compartment sink area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-05: Observed 3 total dead roaches in following areas: 1 dead on top of water heater under three compartment sink area. 1 dead on top of fresh water tank under three compartment sink area. 1 dead on left side of shelf at three compartment sink area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
70
May 2, 2025
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked tamales and cooked beef tripe (46-49F - Cooling), stored in reach in cooler from over night as per employee with no additional preparation today. Stop sale issued. **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed total of 7 live flying insects in following areas: 4 live flying insects near front service window by floor area 3 live flying insects in dry storage area **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Observed liquid waste gray water overflowing from under food trailer on to ground resulting in large collection of waste water on ground under food truck. Operator is using sinks at this time and waste tanks appeared to be full and overflowing and causing this to happen. Person in charge unaware of location of commissary where they dump waste water. **Warning**
28-13-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed total of 19 live roaches in following areas: 3 live roaches on right side wall above three compartment sink area near stored clean equipments 1 live roach at three compartment sink area 5 live roaches in dry storage sliding door 3 live roaches in dry storage wall in between wall and seam 3 live roaches in seam and wall at left side of three compartment area 4 live roaches in gasket inside reach in cooler with stored food **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Several black roach excrement on dry storage wall in between wall and seam **Warning**
35A-23-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked tamales and cooked beef tripe (46-49F - Cooling), stored in reach in cooler from over night as per employee with no additional preparation today. Stop sale issued. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese cake and tres leche 48F - Cold Holding), stored in small glass reach in cooler on counter top, operator in and out of unit due to stored bottled drinks inside. Operator going to place in other cooler shredded cheese (49-50F - Cold Holding), stored in single upright door reach in cooler, operator had door open and in and out of unit and trailer back door open near this unit. Operator closed door of cooler and back door **Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Some employees training certifications missing information
53B-10-4
Intermediate - Self-Sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle not reporting to commissary as required. Observed liquid waste gray water overflowing from under food trailer on to ground resulting in large collection of waste water on ground under food truck. Operator is using sinks at this time and waste tanks appeared to be full and overflowing and causing this to happen. Person in charge unaware of location of commissary where they dump waste water. **Warning**
51-23-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washing hands in three compartment sink
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Make table cutting board stained
22-02-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed approximately 7 live flying insect and 19 live roaches in food trailer and both service window and back door left open when not serving customers
35B-05-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on top of shelf at three compartment sink area **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in coolers gasket are in disrepair
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with heavy food and grease build up
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Jug oil stored on floor
08B-38-4
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Operator don't have 2025 decal displayed
50-03-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Both service window and back door left open when not serving customers
35B-14-4
17
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked corn and refried beans with temperatures of 110-117F in steam table near service window. Person in charge stated food items were placed into steam table at time of open, which was 2 hours prior. Person in charge moved food items to flat top grill to reheat to 165F minimum temperature. Cooked corn, refried beans (110-117F) **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing of wastewater at an unapproved location. Per employee establishment dumps sink water in grass behind dumpster of nearby liquor store and operator dumps waste water at private residence. Nearby liquor store does not have a mop sink or approved wastewater disposal location.
28-29-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef items stored over ready to eat taquitos in reach in freezer by vehicle door. All food items not in commercial packaging.
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed house made cheese sauce using cream with no date marking. Person in charge stated cheese sauce was made two days prior.
02C-03-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling throughout vehicle.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage stored on prep table next to single service items near service window. Employee removed beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood filters above cook station.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to clean containers stored on drying rack above three compartment sink.
16-46-4
47
Jun 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect in kitchen of truck.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sitting on counter, raw ground beef (58F - Cold Holding). Operator stated meat was out of refrigeration for less than 20 mins, lunch rush came and didn't realize it was still out. Operator placed beef back in reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash station by triple sink had sanitizer bucket in sink. Operator removed bucket from sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Floor, walls and or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under standing reach in cooler and reach in freezer has build up. Ceiling above flat top stove has grease build up.
36-73-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Operator using to go cup with no handle to scooper ice for customer drink. Operator stated they will buy an ice scooper.
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. In storage closet, bag of raw onions on ground. Operator removed from ground. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave has build up of old food. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Two cases of to go containers on floor of truck. Operator removed from ground. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
52
Sep 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. It n top section of flip top reach-in cooler, sour cream (57F - Cold Holding); cheese (57F - Cold Holding). Lid open for lunch business.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee placed plastic bucket in handwash sink. Bucket moved to triple sink. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In stand up reach-in cooler, pork prepared 3 days prior not dated.
02C-02-5
Basic - Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube longer than one inch protruding from the chilled dispensing head. In closet storage, sleeve of styrofoam cups on floor.
25-01-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On the shelf over the three compartment sink, clean metal and plastic containers stacked while wet. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. At fry station, open case of oil on floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of the microwave has old food debris stuck to the microwave plate and walls. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf at fry station has build up of grease. Sides of fryers have build up. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind fryers has build up of grease.
36-27-5
52
Apr 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. At time of inspection one fly observed flying through area by hand wash sink and serving window.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the stand up reach in cooler, raw shrimp over bag of mixed greens and container of milk. Operator relocated the raw shrimp. In the standup reach in freezer raw frozen chicken tenders over uncovered frozen flat bread. Operator relocated the chicken tenders. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink used to store large bowl and wet wiping cloth. Operator relocated the items from the hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. In the reach in freezer, containers of frozen tortillas and churros uncovered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored on clean prep tables. Operator relocated the employee drinks. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On the shelf over the three compartment sink, clean metal containers stacked while wet.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In the dry storage closet, yellow onions stored on the floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of the microwave has old food debris stuck to the microwave plate. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. No license number in contrasting colors posted on mobile food truck.
50-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Build up of grease and debris on the tables by the fryer and stove. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan over main cook line has build up of grease on the attached blades.
36-50-4
41
Nov 2, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In triple sink, container of bleach stored in same sink with container of beef. Employee moved bleach. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Soap and plastic container in handwash sink. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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. Person in Charge not able to locate certificates. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions stored on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on flip top reach-in cooler soiled. Exterior Top of microwave has food debris
23-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under equipment has build up. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tacos Bella last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tacos Bella on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tacos Bella?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Tacos Bella.
How does Tacos Bella compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Tacos Bella most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Tacos Bella's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Tacos Bella have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tacos Bella 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 Tacos Bella inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tacos Bella is inspected around four times per year on average.
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