What happened to the Taco Bell employee who spit in food?

Felicia Sueanne Archer, the Taco Bell employee, was arrested, charged with culpable negligence exposure to harm, and subsequently pleaded no contest. She was found guilty and sentenced to six months of probation, also being banned from the Taco Bell property.

What happened to the victim of the Taco Bell spitting incident?

The victim, Karisten Royal, who was also a Taco Bell employee, lost her job. She was informed that the reasons included the incident being widely discussed on social media (against company policy) and an anticipated decrease in service leading to layoffs. She reported struggling to find new employment.

food-safety · Milton, Santa Rosa County, Florida

What happened after a Taco Bell employee was caught spitting in a customer's food in Florida?

What happened?

Felicia Sueanne Archer, a Taco Bell employee in Milton, Florida, was arrested, pleaded no contest, and was sentenced to six months of probation for spitting in a customer's food. The victim, Karisten Royal, subsequently lost her job at Taco Bell.

Convicted or liable

Last checked: Jun 15, 2026

Sources: South Santa Rosa News; YouTube (WEAR-TV)

Timeline

May 6, 2025
Felicia Sueanne Archer spits into a customer's nacho cheese at a Taco Bell in Milton, Florida. She is arrested and booked into Santa Rosa County Jail, charged with culpable negligence exposure to harm.
May 7, 2025
News reports emerge detailing the incident and Archer's arrest.
May 20, 2025
Felicia Sueanne Archer is arraigned in Santa Rosa County court.
May 21, 2025
Archer pleads no contest, is found guilty, and is sentenced to six months of probation and banned from the Taco Bell property. The victim, Karisten Royal, reports losing her job at Taco Bell.

Receipts

South Santa Rosa NewsMay 7, 2025
YouTube (WEAR-TV)May 21, 2025