Taco Bell 042983
335 Harper Ln, St. Johns, FL 32259 · Permanent Food Service · License 6502482
What drove the grade
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 22 routine inspection2 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 5 basic-9
- Safety score91
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 22, 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.
7 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate2
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
At handwash sink near drive thru, no paper towels. Operator supplied towels during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
No soap provided at handwash sink.
On men's restroom, no soap. Operator supplied soap.
Fixed on the spot
Basic5
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
In walk-in freezer, open case of hash brown patties on floor. Operator moved cas to shelf.
Fixed on the spot
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container.
At secondary make line, handle on cheese scoop touching product. Operator moved scoop.
Fixed on the spot
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
At fry station, upper shelf has build up of grease. At dining room soda station, plate above nozzles has build up of soda residue. At dining room soda station, cabinet under counter has build up of debris.
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Open dumpster lid.
One lid open on dumpster.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris.
At fry station, floors under under fryers has build up of grease/debris. At drive thru area, floor under soda dispenser has build up of debris.
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
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.