DOS VATOS TACOS

1451 Atlantic Boulevard
Florida, 32266
Duval County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 17 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/23/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8865721

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 8/20/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8848473

  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed commercially processed fish no longer frozen not removed from reduced oxygen package.
  • 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 with watch on.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed business license expired 6-1-2024. Admin Complaint
  • 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed cooked beans dated 8-10-2024 in stand alone cooler on cook line. See stop sale. Observed Raw shrimp dated 7-1-2024 in 4 door stand alone cooler. See stop sale.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in 4 door stand alone cooler Cooked BBQ beef (52F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (51F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (53F - Cold Holding); sausage (53F - Cold Holding); Mozzarella cheese (51F - Cold Holding); Goat cheese (51F - Cold Holding); Short ribs (53F - Cold Holding); Raw Pork belly (54F - Cold Holding); Raw Pork butt (54F - Cold Holding); krab meat (53F - Cold Holding). Cooler has an ambient temperature of 57F. Manager stated all meats were stored in cooler from prior day. Observed stand alone cooler at the entrance of cook line Cooked beans (51F - Cold Holding); Cooked beef (52F - Cold Holding); pizza slaw (52F - Cold Holding); Cheddar cheese (52F - Cold Holding); Mozzarella cheese (53F - Cold Holding); Sausage jam (53F - Cold Holding). Cooler has an ambient temperature of 54F. Manager stated all products have been in cooler from prior day. Observed in drawer cooler under grill Fish (53F - Cold Holding); raw beef (53F - Cold Holding); Mozzarella cheese (54F - Cold Holding). Cooler has an ambient temperature of 52F. Manager stated all foods were placed in drawer cooler from previous day.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in 4 door stand alone cooler Cooked BBQ beef (52F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (51F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (53F - Cold Holding); sausage (53F - Cold Holding); Mozzarella cheese (51F - Cold Holding); Goat cheese (51F - Cold Holding); Short ribs (53F - Cold Holding); Raw Pork belly (54F - Cold Holding); Raw Pork butt (54F - Cold Holding); krab meat (53F - Cold Holding). Cooler has an ambient temperature of 57F. Manager stated all meats were stored in cooler from prior day. Observed stand alone cooler at the entrance of cook line Cooked beans (51F - Cold Holding); Cooked beef (52F - Cold Holding); pizza slaw (52F - Cold Holding); Cheddar cheese (52F - Cold Holding); Mozzarella cheese (53F - Cold Holding); Sausage jam (53F - Cold Holding). Cooler has an ambient temperature of 54F. Manager stated all products have been in cooler from prior day. Observed in drawer cooler under grill Fish (53F - Cold Holding); raw beef (53F - Cold Holding); Mozzarella cheese (54F - Cold Holding). Cooler has an ambient temperature of 52F. Manager stated all foods were placed in drawer cooler from previous day. Warning
  • 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 cheddar cheese at 112F in heating container at expo station. Manager removed cheese from expo station. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 6/21/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8699075

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 5 dead roaches throughout kitchen. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-17: Observed total of 4 dead roaches. 2 dead roaches in kitchen area. 1 dead roach in hallway. 1 dead roach on cook line. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-17: Observed 5 dead roaches throughout kitchen. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-18: Not observed at callback. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-18: Observed 1 dead roach in kitchen. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-19: Observed 4 dead roaches in kitchen area. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-21: Observed 1 dead roach at entrance of storage room. Admin Complaint
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live roaches behind stand alone cooler at entrance of kitchen. Observed 1 live roach on cook line under reach in cooler. Observed 1 live roach on wall behind white chest cooler in kitchen. Observed 1 live roach on the side wall next to expo cooler. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-17: Observed total of 3 live roaches. Observed 2 live roaches in kitchen. Observed 1 live roach on cook line. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-17: Observed 1 live roach in dining area. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-18: Observed 1 live roach in kitchen area. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-18: Observed 1 live roach in kitchen. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-19: Observed total of 2 live roaches. Observed 1 live roach in kitchen. Observed 1 live roach in bar area. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-21: Not observed at callback. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 6/21/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8699649

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 6/20/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8697917

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 5 dead roaches throughout kitchen. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-17: Observed total of 4 dead roaches. 2 dead roaches in kitchen area. 1 dead roach in hallway. 1 dead roach on cook line. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-17: Observed 5 dead roaches throughout kitchen. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-18: Not observed at callback. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-18: Observed 1 dead roach in kitchen. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-19: Observed 4 dead roaches in kitchen area. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-20: Observed one dead roach on wall at dry storage area. Observed two dead roaches on floor behind cooler at bar area in water. Observed one dead roach on floor by soda storage. Observed two dead roaches and one egg sac in hinge of white reach in freezer in kitchen. Observed two dead roaches in peeling cove molding in dry storage area. Person in charge cleaned and discarded during inspection. Admin Complaint **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live roaches behind stand alone cooler at entrance of kitchen. Observed 1 live roach on cook line under reach in cooler. Observed 1 live roach on wall behind white chest cooler in kitchen. Observed 1 live roach on the side wall next to expo cooler. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-17: Observed total of 3 live roaches. Observed 2 live roaches in kitchen. Observed 1 live roach on cook line. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-17: Observed 1 live roach in dining area. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-18: Observed 1 live roach in kitchen area. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-18: Observed 1 live roach in kitchen. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-19: Observed total of 2 live roaches. Observed 1 live roach in kitchen. Observed 1 live roach in bar area. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-20: No live roaches observed. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 6/19/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8696988

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 5 dead roaches throughout kitchen. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-17: Observed total of 4 dead roaches. 2 dead roaches in kitchen area. 1 dead roach in hallway. 1 dead roach on cook line. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-17: Observed 5 dead roaches throughout kitchen. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-18: Not observed at callback. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-18: Observed 1 dead roach in kitchen. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-19: Observed 4 dead roaches in kitchen area. Admin Complaint
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live roaches behind stand alone cooler at entrance of kitchen. Observed 1 live roach on cook line under reach in cooler. Observed 1 live roach on wall behind white chest cooler in kitchen. Observed 1 live roach on the side wall next to expo cooler. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-17: Observed total of 3 live roaches. Observed 2 live roaches in kitchen. Observed 1 live roach on cook line. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-17: Observed 1 live roach in dining area. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-18: Observed 1 live roach in kitchen area. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-18: Observed 1 live roach in kitchen. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-19: Observed total of 2 live roaches. Observed 1 live roach in kitchen. Observed 1 live roach in bar area. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 6/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8696137

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 5 dead roaches throughout kitchen. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-17: Observed total of 4 dead roaches. 2 dead roaches in kitchen area. 1 dead roach in hallway. 1 dead roach on cook line. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-17: Observed 5 dead roaches throughout kitchen. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-18: Not observed at callback. **Time Extended**
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live roaches behind stand alone cooler at entrance of kitchen. Observed 1 live roach on cook line under reach in cooler. Observed 1 live roach on wall behind white chest cooler in kitchen. Observed 1 live roach on the side wall next to expo cooler. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-17: Observed total of 3 live roaches. Observed 2 live roaches in kitchen. Observed 1 live roach on cook line. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-17: Observed 1 live roach in dining area. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-18: Observed 1 live roach in kitchen area. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 6/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8696828

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 5 dead roaches throughout kitchen. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-17: Observed total of 4 dead roaches. 2 dead roaches in kitchen area. 1 dead roach in hallway. 1 dead roach on cook line. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-17: Observed 5 dead roaches throughout kitchen. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-18: Not observed at callback. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-18: Observed 1 dead roach in kitchen. Admin Complaint
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live roaches behind stand alone cooler at entrance of kitchen. Observed 1 live roach on cook line under reach in cooler. Observed 1 live roach on wall behind white chest cooler in kitchen. Observed 1 live roach on the side wall next to expo cooler. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-17: Observed total of 3 live roaches. Observed 2 live roaches in kitchen. Observed 1 live roach on cook line. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-17: Observed 1 live roach in dining area. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-18: Observed 1 live roach in kitchen area. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-18: Observed 1 live roach in kitchen. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 6/17/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8694736

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 5 dead roaches throughout kitchen. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-17: Observed total of 4 dead roaches. 2 dead roaches in kitchen area. 1 dead roach in hallway. 1 dead roach on cook line. Admin Complaint
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live roaches behind stand alone cooler at entrance of kitchen. Observed 1 live roach on cook line under reach in cooler. Observed 1 live roach on wall behind white chest cooler in kitchen. Observed 1 live roach on the side wall next to expo cooler. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-17: Observed total of 3 live roaches. Observed 2 live roaches in kitchen. Observed 1 live roach on cook line. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 6/17/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8695957

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 5 dead roaches throughout kitchen. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-17: Observed total of 4 dead roaches. 2 dead roaches in kitchen area. 1 dead roach in hallway. 1 dead roach on cook line. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-17: Observed 5 dead roaches throughout kitchen. Admin Complaint
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live roaches behind stand alone cooler at entrance of kitchen. Observed 1 live roach on cook line under reach in cooler. Observed 1 live roach on wall behind white chest cooler in kitchen. Observed 1 live roach on the side wall next to expo cooler. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-17: Observed total of 3 live roaches. Observed 2 live roaches in kitchen. Observed 1 live roach on cook line. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-17: Observed 1 live roach in dining area. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 6/14/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8694698

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 5 dead roaches throughout kitchen. Admin Complaint
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live roaches behind stand alone cooler at entrance of kitchen. Observed 1 live roach on cook line under reach in cooler. Observed 1 live roach on wall behind white chest cooler in kitchen. Observed 1 live roach on the side wall next to expo cooler. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 6/14/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8693889

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed total of 11 dead roaches throughout kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-13: Observed 1 dead roach in storage are. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-14: Observed 5 dead roaches throughout kitchen. Admin Complaint
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 6-1-2024. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-13: Still the same at callback **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-14: Still the same at callback **Time Extended**
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach in kitchen near prep table. Manager killed and discarded from premises. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-13: Observed 1 live roach at 3 compartment sink area . Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-14: Observed total of 6 live roaches. Observed 3 live roaches behind stand alone cooler at entrance of kitchen. Observed 1 live roach on cook line under reach in cooler. Observed 1 live roach on wall behind white chest cooler in kitchen. Observed 1 live roach on the side wall next to expo cooler. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 6/13/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8692112

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed total of 11 dead roaches throughout kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-13: Observed 1 dead roach in storage are. Admin Complaint
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 6-1-2024. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-13: Still the same at callback **Time Extended**
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach in kitchen near prep table. Manager killed and discarded from premises. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-13: Observed 1 live roach at 3 compartment sink area . Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 6/11/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8692051

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed total of 11 dead roaches throughout kitchen.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 6-1-2024.
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach in kitchen near prep table. Manager killed and discarded from premises. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 2/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8525145

  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor near 3 compartment sink, and mop sink. Repeat Violation
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple floor tiles in disrepair throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Employee removed in use towel from cutting board. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filters over grill area deeply soiled.
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one fly in stand alone cooler. Manager killed and discarded. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed in reach flip top cooler House made Cream sauce made with milk ,sour cream and mayonnaise dated 2-10-2024. See stop sale Observed in stand alone cooler Vegetable soup and Tortilla soup dated and made on 2-10-2024. See stop sale Observed garlic chili sauce with heat added dated 2-12-2024. Observed Freestyle steak cooked on 2-10-2024.See stop sale Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 11-27-4: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. Observed establishment without written procedures for vomiting and diarrhea clean up. Inspector provided copy of written procedures on vomiting and diarrhea clean up. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed chopper in kitchen soiled. Manager stated he will remove as they do not use chopper. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some of the employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Required employee training expired for some of the employees. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 12/19/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8524605

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 10/11/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8388142

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink container on prep table
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on in use box of Single Service gloves. Repeat Violation
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor under Three compartment sink and by mop sink.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled behind cookline. Repeat Violation
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing and broken floor tiles by prep line and Three compartment sink.
  • 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Slow draining Hand wash sink. Kitchen.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 1 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen counter. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cooked ground beef date marked 9/28 in Reach in cooler.
  • 41-18-4:High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary ammonium at Three compartment sink above 500 ppm. Person In Charge reset sanitizer level. 300 ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has set up outside cooking by rear of Establishment. BBQ grill and cooking area with concrete blocks. Warning
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Most employee training records are expired.