Taco Bell in Fernandina Beach
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1858 S 8 St, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034Part of: Taco Bell Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Taco Bell #042873 in Fernandina Beach has accumulated 114 violations across 19 inspections between 2022 and December 2025, averaging 6.0 violations per inspection, slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have included employee health reporting, chemical storage, proper cooking temperatures, food contact surface sanitation, and shell stock requirements — with shell stock violations appearing in at least 4 inspections. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. Fire safety violations were noted on two occasions: scorch marks around an electrical outlet documented in the most recent inspection on December 23, 2025, and a blocked marked exit on May 8, 2019. The most recent inspection on December 23, 2025 identified 18 violations including one high-priority violation for employee health reporting and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Taco Bell in Fernandina Beach: Comparison to Nassau County Averages
Taco Bell in Fernandina Beach: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Taco Bell in Fernandina Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)
— 1 inspection10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections16 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 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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— 3 inspections26 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Taco Bell in Fernandina Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Taco Bell in Fernandina Beach last inspected?
- Taco Bell #042873 in Fernandina Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 30, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Taco Bell in Fernandina Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Taco Bell #042873 in Fernandina Beach are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Taco Bell in Fernandina Beach had?
- Taco Bell #042873 in Fernandina Beach has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Taco Bell in Fernandina Beach find?
- Taco Bell #042873 in Fernandina Beach was most recently inspected on July 30, 2026 with 12 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Taco Bell in Fernandina Beach ever been shut down?
- No, Taco Bell #042873 in Fernandina Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- Has Taco Bell in Fernandina Beach had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Taco Bell #042873 in Fernandina Beach has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Taco Bell in Fernandina Beach operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Taco Bell #23699 (2019).
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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).
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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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