Taco Bell # 23720

54 Blanding Blvd, Orange Park, FL 32073

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Taco Bell # 23720 has been inspected eight times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 17, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “in-use utensil not stored with handle above the top”, showing up two times.

Restaurants in Orange Park average 73, so Taco Bell # 23720 trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 17, 2025

Complaint Full

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Aug 6, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Feb 4, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Automatic soap dispenser at handwash sink at drive thru is not working.

31B-06-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up observed on back of cooling unit in walk in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under lobby soda machine and under shelving in walk in freezer and walk in cooler have debris/soiled.

36-73-4

Jul 22, 2024

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Feb 29, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomato (51F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (55F - Cold Holding); cheese (54F - Cold Holding); guacamole (51F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler closest to front registers. Observed container directly against circulation fan. Per operator, all products placed in cooler approximately 3.25 hours prior. All products moved to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Oct 23, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of grill cleaner on shelf to left of front counter above take out bags. Employee moved to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing on non-chemical side of splitter added to mop sink faucet.

29-42-4

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Two ceiling tiles missing to left of back exit in dry storage area.

36-36-4

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoops for both cheese on both sides of make line has handle in product. Employee moved both to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

10-06-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Underplating around nozzles and behind nozzles is soiled.

23-03-4

Feb 24, 2023

Complaint Full

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Nozzles on soda machine in lobby have build up of debris.

22-02-4

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. No written procedures available. Provided DBPR HR Form 5030-104 and discussed with operator. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handle for scoop in shredded cheese in reach in cooler by drive thru. Employee moved to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**

10-06-5

Oct 19, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Bell # 23720 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell # 23720 on file is from Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Bell # 23720?

Across the inspection record, “in-use utensil not stored with handle above the top” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell # 23720.

How does Taco Bell # 23720 compare to other restaurants in Orange Park?

Taco Bell # 23720 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Orange Park average of 73.

Has Taco Bell # 23720's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Bell # 23720 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Taco Bell # 23720 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Taco Bell # 23720 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Bell # 23720 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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