Taco Bell in East Palatka
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169 S Us Hwy 17, East Palatka, FL 32131Part of: Taco Bell Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Taco Bell 2534766 in East Palatka has logged 16 inspections since October 2022, accumulating 50 violations at an average of 3.1 per inspection — below Florida's statewide average of 5.2. Chemical storage and toxic substance control violations recurred across 8 inspections, indicating persistent issues with proper handling of cleaning supplies and pesticides. Hand washing and proper cooking temperature violations also appeared in multiple inspections. The facility has never been emergency-closed. The most recent inspection on February 4, 2026 documented 6 violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Taco Bell in East Palatka: Comparison to Putnam County Averages
Taco Bell in East Palatka: Full Inspection History — DBPR (16)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections11 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection1 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Taco Bell in East Palatka: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Taco Bell in East Palatka last inspected?
- Taco Bell 2534766 in East Palatka was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 4, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Taco Bell in East Palatka?
- The most frequently cited violations at Taco Bell 2534766 in East Palatka are: Toxic substance control, Chemical properly stored, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Taco Bell in East Palatka had?
- Taco Bell 2534766 in East Palatka has had 16 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Taco Bell in East Palatka find?
- Taco Bell 2534766 in East Palatka was most recently inspected on February 4, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Taco Bell in East Palatka ever been shut down?
- No, Taco Bell 2534766 in East Palatka has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- What does Florida violation V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?
- Violation 24 (Toxic substance control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/24.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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