TACO SHOP
Saint George Street
Saint Augustine, Florida, 32084
Model Land Historic District
Saint Johns County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.4/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 3/14/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
6
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup no handle used to dispense pico de gallo. Employee discarded cup. **Corrected On-Site**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed in side door and back doors to outside at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Repeat Violation**
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at preparation table at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with window cleaner no labeled. Manager labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/14/2025 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 11/15/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
8
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container, no handle used to dispense rice. Employee discarded container. **Corrected On-Site**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on door to outside back storage.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen beef thawing at ambient temperature. Employee put cold water to run on top of raw beef at sink. **Corrected On-Site**
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at kitchen prep table, towel no stored in sanitizer solution between uses.
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken box stored over raw beef inside reach in cooler. Employee stored raw chicken box on bottom shelf under raw beef. **Corrected On-Site**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing chlorine sanitizer not labeled at ware washing area. **Repeat Violation**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/15/2024 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 7/19/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed shelve under preparation table at kitchen rusted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: Observed shelve under preparation table at kitchen rusted. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-19: Observed shelve under preparation table at kitchen rusted. **Time Extended**
- 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in storage area by ac unit standing water on the floor **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: Observed in storage area by ac unit standing water on the floor **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-19: Observed in storage area by ac unit standing water on the floor **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/19/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 7/12/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Inspection Details:
- 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on containers at drying racks. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: Observed on containers at drying racks **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed shelve under preparation table at kitchen rusted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: Observed shelve under preparation table at kitchen rusted. **Time Extended**
- 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in storage area by ac unit standing water on the floor **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: Observed in storage area by ac unit standing water on the floor **Time Extended**
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed manager certification dated 05/08/2019 for Header Azamar expired. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: Observed manager certification dated 05/08/2019 for Header Azamar expired. As per DDM Maurice Chi 7 day time extension. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/12/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).