TACO SHOP
Saint George Street
Saint Augustine, Florida, 32084
Model Land Historic District
Saint Johns County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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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).
Inspection on 5/10/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone, water bottles at storage rack next to tortillas. Warning
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on containers at drying racks. Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed shelve under preparation table at kitchen rusted. Warning
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in storage area by ac unit standing water on the floor Warning
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes with single serve containers stored on the floor at front counter area. Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic containers containing salt and sugar no labeled at storage rack. Repeat Violation Warning
- 53A-03-7: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
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/10/2024 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 12/5/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed at kitchen cook no hair restraint on. Repeat Violation
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Repeat Violation
- 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed on top of prep table at kitchen
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed trough out the kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10-01-2023 Operator renew the license during inspection. Ref# 237346757 Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Employee cleaned can opener at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink used as a dump sink.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/5/2023 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 8/25/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
1
Basic
13
Total
18
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl without handle used to scoop sugar. Manager removed the bowl. Corrected On-Site
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee in cook line without hair restraint.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed exterior rusted of white chest freezer at kitchen. Also rusted shelves under prep table.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at back exit door.
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel used under cutting board in preparation station Repeat Violation
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in freezer in storage area.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach-in cooler interior soiled at storage area.
- 32-17-4:Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Observed self-closing device missing in both bathroom doors.
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floor throughout the kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet on hand wash sink leaking next to stove.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on top of preparation that kitchen.
- 22-39-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer in spray bottle not at proper minimum strength. Observed spray bottle with chlorine sanitizer at over 200 ppm Manager diluted with water and final reading at 100ppm
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed sugar in nonfood-grade bags.
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee changing tasks. Manager coached employee in proper hand washing and glove use. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded lettuce (49F - Cold Holding) in prep area. Manager put ice for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chloride spray bottle not labeled at 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/25/2023 revealed 18 total violations (4 high priority, 1 intermediate, 13 basic).