TACO BELL- 26448

With 4 inspections documented, TACO BELL- 26448 maintains a 2.7/5 food safety rating in SAINT AUGUSTINE. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

South Ponce de Leon Boulevard
Saint Augustine, Florida, 32084
Model Land Historic District
Saint Johns County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/28/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10897070

  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor in walk-in cooler soiled with squished condiment packages. Observed floor in dry storage soiled with food debris.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed two bag n box sodas on floor in dry storage Observed two boxed tortilla cases on floor in prep area. Observed two cases of food on floor in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed build up of ice on floor of walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with black/green mold like substance. Repeat Violation
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed one(1) live flying insects in kitchen.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed Pepsi Diet Pepsi nozzle on fountain drink machine soiled with food debris. Observed interior of ice chute on soda fountain machine soiled with black/green mold like substance.

Inspection Date: 3/17/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8855443

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on wire shelf above single service items. Person in charge threw drink away. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed two cases of food on floor of walk-in freezer.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on floor in walk-in freezer.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on make line cooler soiled with food debris.
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touch outside walk-in freezer handle with gloves hands and then enter establishment and begin working with food without changing gloves or washing hands. Discussed with employee. Employee changed gloves and washed hands. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 8/8/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8724550

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on chip warmers soiled with food debris.
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided paper written procedures and discussed with person in charge. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed on employee hired over 60 days not complete with food safety training.

Inspection Date: 1/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8586592

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket not making tight seal, referenced by gap in gasket, on small reach in cooler next to hand washing station and fryers.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed three cases of food on floor in walk-in freezer. Person in charge moved cases of food on to shelves. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple gaskets on reach in cooler, walk-in cooler soiled with food debris.
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose Bibb with y splitter missing vacuum breaker on black hose side.
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided written procedures and discussed with person in charge. However no bleach present in establishment. Discussed with person in charge.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice inside hand washing station near office.