MOJOS TACO
551 Anastasia Boulevard
Saint Augustine, Florida, 32080
Anastasia Island Town Homes
Saint Johns County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 11 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/15/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: **Time Extended**
- 29-28-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water treatment device not dated for last service. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/15/2025 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 4/14/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
7
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted.
- 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitation bucket solution not a minimum strength. Operator remade 200ppm Corrected On-Site
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed rodent droppings 75 in dry strorage/ refrigeration area. 15 in kitchen area 8 in dining area. Warning
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fully thawed raw Mahi in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top reach in cooler pico (45F - Cold Holding); guacamole (45F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (44F - Cold Holding) Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink in kitchen blocked by broom and dustpan. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 29-28-4:Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water treatment device not dated for last service.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/14/2025 revealed 7 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 1/21/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/21/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 11/19/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
6
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Missing at bottom of mop sink on floor.
- 51-09-4:Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment has not applied for seating change and has 60 seats. Not 30. Warning
- 14-13-4:Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Plastic on bottom of hot holding table.
- 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle laying in beef. Person in charge removed handle. Corrected On-Site
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing hand washing sign in restroom.
- 01B-14-4:High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. I broken shell egg in walk in cooler. Person in charge disposed of. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute on self service soda has black mold in it.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket in 1 hand washing sink and container in 2nd. Person in charge removed all items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Person in charge labeled. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/19/2024 revealed 10 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 8/29/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 51-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment approved for 30 seats, added outdoor seating section. Actual seats is 62 now. Emailed operator seating change form. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: Establishment sill has additional seats outside. Plans received by plan review on 7.2.24. 30 day extension granted per LS. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: Establishment is working on obtaining approval **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/29/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 7/8/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment approved for 30 seats, added outdoor seating section. Actual seats is 62 now. Emailed operator seating change form. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: Establishment sill has additional seats outside. Plans received by plan review on 7.2.24. 30 day extension granted per LS. **Time Extended**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/. Establishments added back storage area, including 2 reach in coolers, and large shelving for single service and food items. Also, mop sink was added outside, outside exit door. Walk in freezer on plans is actually walk in cooler. At cook line, mop sink on plans is now used as hand wash sink. Outside patio seating added next to side exit. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: Plans received by plan review on 7.2.24. 30 day extension granted per LS. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/8/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 5/6/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
6
Basic
8
Total
17
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-09-4:Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment approved for 30 seats, added outdoor seating section. Actual seats is 62 now. Emailed operator seating change form.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. In prep/storage area, exterior door is not self closing.
- 29-12-4:Basic - Plumbing fixture (toilet, faucet, sink) not easily cleanable. In guest bathroom, faucet is no longer smooth or easily cleanable.
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. At outside mop sink, drain pipe is broken and sink is leaking onto ground.
- 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. On cook line, employee began prep guacamole using unwashed avocados as evident with stickers still present.
- 32-17-4:Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. At guest bathroom, self closing device is ineffective, does not close by its self.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In dry storage area, single service items, save a days, stored on floor. Operator placed in correct storage area. Corrected On-Site
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. On cook line, queso (49F - Cooling), operator and another employee state queso was from yesterday afternoon on steam table. Operator discarded. Also, in walk in cooler, beef (47F - Cooling), operator sates beef was prepped from yesterday and didn't cool properly. Operator discarded.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. On cook line, queso (49F - Cooling), operator and another employee state queso was from yesterday afternoon. Operator discarded. Also, in walk in cooler, beef (47F - Cooling), operator sates beef was prepped yesterday and didn't cool properly. Operator discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** 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. At cook line, next to triple sink, mop sink has no vacuum breaker. At outside mop sink, no vacuum breaker present.
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. On cook line, queso (49F - Cooling), operator and another employee state queso was from yesterday afternoon. Queso was stored in a deep pan with a lid, and placed in small reach in cooler.Operator discarded. Also, in walk in cooler, beef (47F - Cooling), operator sates beef was prepped yesterday and didn't cool properly. Beef was placed in a deep pan and covered. Operator discarded.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. In prep area, hand wash sink next to ice maker, sink used for thawing raw fish. Operator had employee remove fish and place in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 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/. Establishments added back storage area, including 2 reach in coolers, and large shelving for single service and food items. Also, mop sink was added outside, outside exit door. Walk in freezer on plans is actually walk in cooler. At cook line, mop sink on plans is now used as hand wash sink. Outside patio seating added next to side exit. Warning
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator holding hash browns on time control, no paperwork available. Emailed operator time control paperwork.
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. In prep/storage area, multiple shelves are rusted.
- 35A-22-5:Intermediate - Non-service animals permitted in the premises of the establishment. In dining room, non service dog allowed into restaurant. Employees did not attempt to redirect outside. Guest went to patio with animal. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/6/2024 revealed 17 total violations (3 high priority, 6 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 9/25/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/25/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 8/24/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler door gasket has mold like substance build up. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: At time of follow up inspection more time needed to clean/replace the walk in cooler door gasket. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: **Time Extended**
- 01A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. At time of inspection establishment has 6 kegs of kombucha and no invoice available to prove the product is from an approved source. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: At time of follow up inspection establishment waiting for response from kombucha provider. Establishment not selling kombucha until receiving necessary information from the provider. More time needed to provide invoice. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: Eight kegs of kombucha on site at time of callback. Operator unable to provide proof that kombucha is produced in a regulated facility. Kombucha is purchased from "Kombucha King" **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/24/2023 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 7/26/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler door gasket has mold like substance build up. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: At time of follow up inspection more time needed to clean/replace the walk in cooler door gasket. **Time Extended**
- 01A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. At time of inspection establishment has 6 kegs of kombucha and no invoice available to prove the product is from an approved source. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: At time of follow up inspection establishment waiting for response from kombucha provider. Establishment not selling kombucha until receiving necessary information from the provider. More time needed to provide invoice. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/26/2023 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 7/25/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
7
Total
13
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in the unisex restroom.
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Container of employee personal food stored over beef broth in the walk in cooler. Operator relocated the employee personal food. Corrected On-Site
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Flip top reach in cooler on the main cook line has duct tape on the metal flip top and exposed missing insulation inside the reach in cooler.
- 35B-08-4:Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. In the prep area, sticky fly tape stored over cases of canned beverages to be sold to customers.
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet wiping cloth stored under in use cutting board in the prep area. Operator removed the wet wiping cloth. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler door gasket has mold like substance build up. Warning
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On the storage shelf in the prep area, clean containers with old dye labels on the containers.
- 01A-05-4:High Priority - Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. At time of inspection establishment has 6 kegs of kombucha and no invoice available to prove the product is from an approved source. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In the flip top reach in cooler on the main cook line, tofu (49F - Cold Holding); steak (48F - Cold Holding); shrimp (45F - Cold Holding); guacamole (49F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (51F - Cold Holding); black bean salsa (40F - Cold Holding); mahi (47F - Cold Holding); shrimp (46F - Cold Holding) all items stored in the reach in cooler overnight. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the flip top reach in cooler on the main cook line, tofu (49F - Cold Holding); steak (48F - Cold Holding); shrimp (45F - Cold Holding); guacamole (49F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (51F - Cold Holding); black bean salsa (40F - Cold Holding); mahi (47F - Cold Holding); shrimp (46F - Cold Holding) all items stored in the reach in cooler overnight. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on the main cook line and in the prep area have food residue staining build up. Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in the prep area used as a warewashing sink, containers being washed with bleach water at time of inspection.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit available to test the three compartment sink or sanitizer solution buckets.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/25/2023 revealed 13 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 7 basic).