A1A BURRITO WORK'S TACO SHOP
1490 PALM COAST PKWY NW SUITE 5, Palm Coast FL 32137 · 386 445 2588
Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 11 visits since October 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects found Observed 1 live flying insects in kitchen area.
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 28, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found Observed 1 live flying insects in kitchen area.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw steak over raw shrimp in two drawer reach in cooler on cookline. Operator switch items.
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/. Operator has added equipment and moved equipment and needs updated plans to reflect changes and additions.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Bathroom door doesn't fully close shut.
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Bulk containers stacked in dish area wet nesting.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Exposed concrete in triple sink and cookline area.
Dec 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 5, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in freezer raw shrimp over French fries. Person in charge moved shrimp.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In tall cooler in storage area; Chicken 54F, beef 52F, steak 48F; ( - Cold Holding). Person in charge said doors opened for a delivery. Could not determine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in use are grooved.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Galaxy oven is soiled.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Bottoms of prep shelves are rusted.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket on counter with food. Person in charge moved sanitizer bucket.
Jul 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In warmer; French fries, rice 124F. Person in charge reheated to 140F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener is soiled.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on front counter. Person in charge removed.
In-use knife/knives/spatula stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Spatula in between hand washing sink and wall person in charge removed spatula.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing in far right cooler in storage.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime, mold like substance or dust. Above 3 compartment sink the grout has mold like substance on it.
Feb 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Clean wiping cloth supply not properly stored. Clean wiping cloth sanitizer bucket on top of case of chips. Person in charge removed.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Rice not labeled. Person in charge labeled.
Sep 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 0ppm. Person in charge remade and it tested at 75ppm.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed person changing gloves and tasks without washing hands first. Addressed immediately and person washed hands then put gloves on.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener has debris on it. Oven is soiled.
Food stored on floor. Chips on floor in back hallway.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Can not read hand washing sink at back sink.
Jun 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observe person without an effective hair restraint. Person put on hair restraint and washed his hands.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at front hand washing sink.
Mar 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. In storage room cooler; raw chicken over raw beef. Person in charge moved chicken to bottom shelf.
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Establishment still has 36 seats inside.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle in salsa. Person in charge removed scoop.
In-use wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Rag under cutting board. Person in charge removed.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Cooler in dry storage is missing thermometer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing a hand washing sign at front hand washing sink.
Jan 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Both persons put hair back.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment still has 32 seats inside.
Dec 5, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Establishment has removed outdoor seating but still has 36 seat inside of establishment.
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Establishment is only licensed for 20 seats but has 36 seats.
Oct 6, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Establishment has removed outdoor seating but still has 36 seat inside of establishment.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade is soiled.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Person in charge labeled.
Bathroom not conveniently located and accessible to employees. Employee restroom has construction stuff in it, making it inaccessible for staff. Establishment does have public restroom they can use.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys, phone, glasses above prep table. Person in charge moved all items.
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Establishment is only licensed for 20 seats but has 36 seats.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.