TACO LOCO
Gate Parkway
Jacksonville, Florida, 33216
Duval County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/9/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
0
Total
3
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Existing layout still present, revised plans still needed for establishment, to reflect all equipment locations. Plans are denied as of 3-28-2025 due to client failure to respond and resolve deficiencies. Plans are deficient due to: a'\00A2 Lack of ceiling photos (to verify ceilings meet requirements) a'\00A2 Lack of updated plans to address issues noted from Inspection # 3533322 performed on 11/04/2025: o Addition of Three-Compartment Sink; o Separate prep area with 1 slicer, 1 mixer, 3 prep tables, ice well with food items; o Storage area has garage doors, ice machine, and coolers. a'\00A2 Based on submitted plans handwashing sinks were required in: o Storage Area (next to or within view of the ice machine) o Added Prep Area (area with work tables, ice well, and ice machine; area separated with wall from original kitchen space) a'\00A2 A written agreement to keep the garage door closed except when loading/unloading supplies or to render the garage door incapable of being opened was required to ensure food storage and prep spaces would not be exposed to the outside environment. Above deficiencies will need to be addressed when the establishment reapplies for plan review. 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/. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: Time extension granted. Operator stated revisions were sent in and hand sink installation in progress **Time Extended**
- 31A-07-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. By ice machine in storage area, and prep area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: **Time Extended**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked meats, rice, sauces and vegetables in coolers not dated. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/9/2025 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 4/3/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
0
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of cold and flu medicine on shelf above tortillas. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make table next to steam well: guacamole with tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (46F - Cold Holding) Reach in cooler by back storage door: shelled eggs (50F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding); raw beef (48F - Cold Holding). Manager will call for service and ice product **Warning**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - Existing layout still present, revised plans still needed for establishment, to reflect all equipment locations. Plans are denied as of 3-28-2025 due to client failure to respond and resolve deficiencies. Plans are deficient due to: a¿¢ Lack of ceiling photos (to verify ceilings meet requirements) a¿¢ Lack of updated plans to address issues noted from Inspection # 3533322 performed on 11/04/2025: o Addition of Three-Compartment Sink; o Separate prep area with 1 slicer, 1 mixer, 3 prep tables, ice well with food items; o Storage area has garage doors, ice machine, and coolers. a¿¢ Based on submitted plans handwashing sinks were required in: o Storage Area (next to or within view of the ice machine) o Added Prep Area (area with work tables, ice well, and ice machine; area separated with wall from original kitchen space) a¿¢ A written agreement to keep the garage door closed except when loading/unloading supplies or to render the garage door incapable of being opened was required to ensure food storage and prep spaces would not be exposed to the outside environment. Above deficiencies will need to be addressed when the establishment reapplies for plan review. 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/. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
- 31A-07-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. By ice machine in storage area, and prep area **Warning**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked meats, rice, sauces and vegetables in coolers not dated. **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/3/2025 revealed 5 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 11/4/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current copy posted expired 2-1-2024
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - Discussed plan reviewer Shuler, plans still being revised as of 11-2-2024 Intermediate - Inaccurate plan layout approved There are 2 three compartment sinks in kitchen, only 1 drawn. Where ice machine is located in kitchen there is a wall and open door frame. Separate prep area with 1 slicer, 1 mixer, 3 prep tables, ice well with food. Storage area has garage doors, ice machine, and coolers 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Repeat Violation**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/4/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).