TALKIN' TACOS

TALKIN' TACOS in JACKSONVILLE BEACH has 7 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 2.0/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 2 months ago · 7 reports on file

Beach Boulevard
Florida, 32250
Duval County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/6/2026· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 10940819

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with mold like substance near ice chute of unit.
  • 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard to line shelves holding cases of water. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on top of reach in cooler in squeeze bottles sour cream (65F - Cold Holding); House made Tomatillo sauce (56F - Cold Holding). Manager had employee removed and store in reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

7/22/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 13466686

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 6 basic

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed area near front register with drinks and single service items that is not under a ceiling that is not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable.
  • 24-06-4:Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed large stainless pan stored on top of garbage can. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing a watch. Repeat Violation
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed employee hand sink on cook line not draining properly in disrepair.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet not stored to dry properly. Employee will hang to dry properly. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 2 flying insects in back room near mop sink.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink on cook line. Employee will provide paper towels. Corrected On-Site

1/31/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8856989

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 5 basic

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table. Manager removed and stored drink properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing watch.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs stored on handle of oven located on cook line. Manager removed and stored tongs properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of to go bags stored on floor of kitchen. Observed cases of single service containers stored on floor of dry storage. Manager will have employee remove and store properly. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not stored properly to dry. Manager hung mop to dry. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed employee medication for stomach pain stored on counter where food is served. Manager removed and stored the medication properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of degreaser stored on counter above food. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

8/12/2024· 1y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8742155

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 3 basic

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on table near single serve containers. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed establishment without last health inspection available.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service lids on floor service line. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 2 large containers of raw chicken on cook line at Raw chicken (48F-58F - Cold Holding) sitting on table near grill. Manager stated employee will start to cook chicken.
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed under heat lamp Consome beef (112F - Hot Holding). Manager stated that Consome beef under heat lamp will be held on time control. Inspector will provide a copy of time control. **Corrective Action Taken**

3/26/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8598797

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

1/25/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8597824

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 3 int, 1 basic

  • 12B-09-5:Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Observed employee chewing gum while preparing food. Employee discarded gum. Corrected On-Site
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect on cook line. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter added to mop sink without back flow device on non chemical side of splitter. Manager removed splitter at mop sinkRepeat Violation Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee using hand sink in bar area as dump and rinsing drinks. Spoke to manager and employee regarding hand sink in only for hand washing only.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the hand sink located near back door. Manager provided paper towels for the Hand sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. Warning

7/19/2023· 2y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8443539

Met Inspection Standards

3 high, 1 int

  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Two dented can of queso present in condiment shelf on cook line.
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flying insects in front service area near the register
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet on added splitter on non chemical side. Gray hose attached to non chemical side
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Establishment currently training 18 employees and does not have proof of employee knowledge agreement