Taco Bell 195
808 S Walnut St, Starke, FL 32091 · Permanent Food Service · License 1400137
What drove the grade
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 12 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate (1 repeat), 8 basic (4 repeats)-19
- Safety score81
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 12, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
10 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
Observed two chemical spray bottles of sanitizer over pineapple syrup. Operator moved spray bottles away from food product.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Observed black/green mold like substance on both soda machines, located at drive through and front counter. Black/green mold like substance is located on nozzles and in ice chutes.
Repeat violation
Basic8
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.
Observed a spoon in a cup of water at drive through. Water temperature of water was 71°F. Operator removed spoon and water cup.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Observed ice buildup up on walk-in freezer door, floor and compressor.
Repeat violation
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Observed an old label on a pan located on the clean dish shelf.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Hot holding cabinet interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Observed large accumulation of chip debris on the floor of the hot holding cabinet.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Gasket on reach in cooler on cook line has food and grease buildup present. Gasket on cook line has black/green mold like substance present. Observed black/green mold like substance on the bottom on the soda machine at the drive through. Observed heavy residue on outside of rolling rice container. Walk-in cooler gaskets observed with black/green mold like substance.
Repeat violation
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Observed pans on clean dish shelf with water present.
Repeat violation
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Observed standing water next to mop sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Ceiling vent above cook line observed with dust and grease build up.
Repeat violation
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
- Wet nesting
- Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.