Taco Bell in Jacksonville
Last inspected:
5905 Merrill Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32211Part of: Taco Bell Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Taco Bell #042887 in Jacksonville has logged 20 inspections spanning over seven years with 71 total violations, averaging 3.6 per inspection, below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have been sporadic, appearing in only 5 of 20 inspections; the most recent high-priority finding on March 27, 2026 involved time as a control measure and food in good condition. Chemical storage violations recurred across three 2025 inspections (July and October), and food contact surface violations appeared in multiple recent inspections. A fire safety violation was documented on October 26, 2018 for marked exits and paths being blocked. The most recent inspection on March 27, 2026 was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Taco Bell in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages
Taco Bell in Jacksonville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Taco Bell in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Administrative complaint recommended
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections17 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Taco Bell in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Taco Bell in Jacksonville last inspected?
- Taco Bell #042887 in Jacksonville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 27, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Taco Bell in Jacksonville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Taco Bell #042887 in Jacksonville are: Proper ventilation, Proper sewage disposal, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Taco Bell in Jacksonville had?
- Taco Bell #042887 in Jacksonville has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.6 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Taco Bell in Jacksonville find?
- Taco Bell #042887 in Jacksonville was most recently inspected on March 27, 2026 with 4 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Taco Bell in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
- No, Taco Bell #042887 in Jacksonville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V11 (Food in good condition) mean?
- Violation 11 (Food in good condition) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/11.
- What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?
- Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
- What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?
- Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.
- Has Taco Bell in Jacksonville had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Taco Bell #042887 in Jacksonville has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Taco Bell in Jacksonville operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Taco Bell # 23761 (2018).
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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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