Taco Bell in Jacksonville
Last inspected:
13160 Atlantic Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32225Part of: Taco Bell Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Taco Bell #042888 in Jacksonville has accumulated 167 violations across 29 inspections since 2017, averaging 5.8 violations per visit. The facility was previously operating as Taco Bell #23765 from 2017 to 2024. Fire safety inspections documented five violations, with marked exits blocked by boxes or equipment repeatedly cited across multiple years under both operator names, including citations in 2017, 2024. The facility has faced no emergency closures or disciplinary actions, though recent inspections continue to identify violations with one high-priority citation as recently as November 2025.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Taco Bell in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages
This Facility
5.6
violations / inspection
5.6 violations per inspection
Duval County Avg
6.27
violations / inspection
6.27 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Duval County Avg
0.23
closures / facility
0.23 county average
Taco Bell in Jacksonville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (5)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
Kitchen back door blocked with empty boxes
Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 4 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Call Back - Complied
Inspector Observation: - From inspection on 2017-06-13: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
Boxes piled up blocking exit door. - From follow-up inspection on 2017-06-14: Exit still blocked by trash can. **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
Boxes piled up blocking exit door.
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Call Back - Complied
Inspector Observation: - From inspection on 2017-02-27: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
Exit blocked with numerous boxes - From follow-up inspection on 2017-02-28: Exit door is blocked by boxes **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
Exit blocked with numerous boxes
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
Taco Bell in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (30)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections14 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections26 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 6 inspections38 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Taco Bell in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Taco Bell in Jacksonville last inspected?
- Taco Bell #042888 in Jacksonville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 31, 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 #042888 in Jacksonville are: Proper cooling equipment, Employee health reporting, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Taco Bell in Jacksonville had?
- Taco Bell #042888 in Jacksonville has had 30 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Taco Bell in Jacksonville find?
- Taco Bell #042888 in Jacksonville was most recently inspected on March 31, 2026 with 2 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 #042888 in Jacksonville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- 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 Jacksonville had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Taco Bell #042888 in Jacksonville has 5 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 #23765 (2017-2024).
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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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