Taco Bell

4930 New Jesup Hwy, Brunswick, GA 31520

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Jan 23, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Taco Bell has five inspections in the public record. Taco Bell was last inspected on Jan 23, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around zero violations to closer to three violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surfaces clean” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to the broader Brunswick restaurant scene, this is about average. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 23, 2026

Routine

3 minor violations.

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17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed during the course of this inspection that old food debris was located in the main dining room. CA: Glynn EH instructs management to ensure that the physical facility is cleaned often enough to prevent the buildup of old food debris.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed during the course of this inspection that the cabinet under the drink station has accumulated significant wet and dry debris. CA: Glynn EH instructs management to ensure that the cabinet is cleaned out and that nonfood contact surfaces are cleaned often enough to prevent the buildup of debris and residues.

511-6-1.05(7)(d)

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: Observed during the course of this inspection that the outside dumpster for the facility displayed significant rust holes along the bottom of the frame. CA: Glynn Eh instructs management to contact their service provider and have the dumpster repaired/replaced to ensure the facility is provided a leakproof/durable dumpster.

511-6-1.06(5)(d)

Jul 30, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Mar 4, 2025

Routine

1 major violation.

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2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events

Inspector notes: Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility could not produce procedures or equipment for cleaning up a bodily fluid accident. CA: Glynn EH showed management where the DPH approved example plan is on the state website. Glynn EH instructs management to use this bleach/water specific plan with an antimicrobial/antiviral bleach that kills norovirus if their is any event in the time it takes for management to acquire a corporate approved kit. The clean procedure must be written out in detail.

511-6-1.03(6)

Sep 11, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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11B - plant food properly cooked for hot holding (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed during the course of this inspection that refried beans being cooked for hot holding only reached a temp of 110-115 deg f. COS: Beans were discarded. CA: Glynn EH instructs management to ensure that all plant foods cooked for hot holding are cooked to an internal temp of 135 deg f.

511-6-1.04(5)(c)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed during the course of this inspection that an employee breakfast sandwich was located inside a warmer cabinet above food to be served. COS: The sandwich was relocated away from customer food. CA: Glynn Eh instructs management to ensure that all employee food items are stored in a designated area where they do not pose a contamination risk for food or single use items.

511-6-1.07(4)(b)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had multiple shelves on the main kitchen prep table that displayed old food buildup on them. CA: Glynn EH instructs management to ensure that all non food contact surfaces are cleaned at a frequency often enough to prevent the buildup of old food residues.

511-6-1.05(7)(d)

Jan 25, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Bell last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell on file is from Jan 23, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Bell?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surfaces clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell.

How does Taco Bell compare to other restaurants in Brunswick?

Taco Bell most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brunswick average of 88.

Has Taco Bell's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Taco Bell have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taco Bell 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 inspected?

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

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