TACOS MY BLESSING
218 West King Street
Saint Augustine, Florida, 32084
Model Land Historic District
Saint Johns County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.6/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/24/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on flip-top cooler torn and separated from door. Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards stained with food debris
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing station blocked by single service items. Person in charge unblocked hand washing station. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/24/2025 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 9/24/2024
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 9/24/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 9/18/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on flip-top cooler torn
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (45F - Cold Holding); refrigerator: fish (50F - Cold Holding) salsa (46F - Cold Holding) Refrigerator and glass door cooler over stocked with too much cooling food. Discussed alternative methods of cooling food with operator. Operator is sending employee out to get ice.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/18/2024 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 6/5/2024
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 6/5/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 4/15/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
6
Basic
0
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp above ready to eat cooked cooling chicken in refrigerator. Person in charge moved chicken to top shelf and shrimp below ready to eat. Corrected On-Site
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk opened Saturday per person in charge missing date mark. Person in charge added date mark. Corrected On-Site
- 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. Provided written procedures and discussed with person in charge. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed flip-top cooler cutting boards stained with food debris. Repeat Violation
- 53A-07-6:Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. 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 no certified food manager for establishment. Observed only certification expired Jesus Rodriguez 3/20/24 Warning
- 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. Provided employee reporting agreement and discussed with person in charge **Corrective Action Taken**
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some employees hired over 60 days missing food handler certifications.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/15/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 6 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 11/14/2023
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 11/14/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 10/13/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-06-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Observed unit having permanent plumbing for potable water. Observed unit having permanent exterior plumbing connecting to hood fans. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: Person in charge needs more time to complete **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/13/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 8/14/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
4
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed flip-top cooler gaskets torn. Repeat Violation
- 51-06-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Observed unit having permanent plumbing for potable water. Observed unit having permanent exterior plumbing connecting to hood fans. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed flip-top cooler gaskets soiled with food debris.
- 14-12-4:Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed rubber spatula with chips and cracks hanging up in utensil storage. Person in charge voluntarily disposed of spatula. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chorizo (47F - Cold Holding). Left out for 20 mins. Person in charge placed in roc to cool **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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. Provided written procedures and discussed with person in charge. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on flip-top cooler stained with food debris.
- 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 ground beef made on Saturday per person in charge not date marked.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/14/2023 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic).