EL TAPATIO ORIGINAL
7900 103 ST STE 32, Jacksonville FL 32210 · 904.772-6934
Last inspected Aug 10, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on dish machine.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 10, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cooked rice stored in plastic to-go bags in standing reach in cooler on cook line. Person in charge removed rice and placed in food-grade zip bags.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment open and serving food to the public with a license that expired June 1, 2026.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed laundry detergent stored in hand wash sink near back right exit of kitchen. Person in charge removed detergent.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near back right exit of kitchen. Person in charge provided paper towels.
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Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining food-contact shelves in walk-in cooler.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable stored near dish machine.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored on tortilla bags near back left exit of kitchen. Person in charge removed cell phone.
Nov 3, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cooked rice stored in plastic to-go bags in standing reach in cooler next to cook line. Person in charge moved cooked rice to food-grade containers.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored over unwashed produce in standing reach in cooler next to cook line. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and raw beef stored over ready to eat sauces in standing reach in cooler next to cook line. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable on flip top cooler.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on reach in cooler doors under flip top cooler on cook line.
Food stored on floor. Observed; cooked tomatoes and peppers used for house-made salsa stored on floor by oven on cook line. 2 boxes of unwashed produce on floor in walk-in cooler. Person in charge moved all food items to proper storage location.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging from oven door handle in direct walkway.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris build up on gaskets for reach in cooler doors under flip top cooler.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer bucket with chlorine solution testing at 0ppm in server station. Person in charge added bleach to bucket.
Jul 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 1, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed pan of cooked rice at temperature of 51F stored in walk-in cooler. Employee stated rice was cooked day prior, placed in walk-in cooler, then not removed from walk-in cooler for any reason since. Cooked rice (51F - Cooling)
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed pan of cooked rice at temperature of 51F stored in walk-in cooler. Employee stated rice was cooked day prior, placed in walk-in cooler, then not removed from walk-in cooler for any reason since.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cooked food items stored in plastic grocery bag in walk-in cooler. Employee voluntarily discarded.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed bag of raw fish stored on top of box of ready to eat chicken in standing reach in freezer near bar. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple food items with temperatures of 117-128F in steam table on cook line. Employee stated all food items were cooked today and placed in steam table to be held hot. Employee reheated all food items to minimum of 165F by end of inspection. Cooked beans, cooked chicken, cooked beef, cooked pork (117-128F - Hot Holding)
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cutting boards with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable on cook line.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed grease build up on ground in front of grease receptacle.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed pair of tongs hanging from oven door handle on cook line in direct path of walkway. Employee removed tongs.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; soiled fan guards on fan on shelf at end of cook line. Soiled gaskets on reach in cooler doors under flip top cooler.
Jan 27, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over ready to eat cooked beef in standing reach in freezer in kitchen. Person in charge moved cooked beef to top shelf away from raw chicken.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat mayonnaise in reach in cooler on cook line. Mayonnaise had hole punctured through top for scooping spoon to fit. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels.
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 opened container of milk with no date marking stored in reach in cooler next to reach in freezers. Person in charge stated it was opened day prior but unable to confirm exact time. Person in charge voluntarily discarded.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed person in charge wash hands in wash sink of three compartment sink. Inspector educated person in charge on proper handwashing locations.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled blade on can opener on prep table near standing reach in freezers.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime scale accumulation inside of dish machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal pan with no handle used for scooping rice stored in rice bin in dry storage. Person in charge removed pan.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles throughout kitchen. Person in charge has replaced more than half of soiled ceiling tiles since previous inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable stored on flip top cooler on cook line. Person in charge voluntarily discarded cutting board.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; soiled hood filters above cook line. Soiled gasket and frame on walk-in cooler door. Soiled gaskets on reach in cooler in bar area.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to clean containers stored on drying rack next to three compartment sink.
Open dumpster lid. Observed open lid on dumpster person in charge stated belonged to establishment. Person in charge closed lid.
Stored food not covered. Observed large container of chips with no lid stored in dry storage area near office.
Aug 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 13, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 21 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate13 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine testing at 0ppm. Person in charge primed unit. Three compartment sink set up for use. Owner stated that he called servicing company and they are planning on servicing machine tomorrow, 8/14/2024. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm)
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed; four flying insects in front prep area at kitchen entrance. Two flying insects by grill station. Two flying insects by back prep station. Three flying insects by dish machine. One flying insect by soda syrup boxes in service station.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed box of raw chicken stacked over a box of raw beef in freezer. Person in charge moved to designated raw chicken shelf.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on dish machine.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed four pans of cooked meat and one pan of cheese sauce being held hot at temperatures less than 135. Person in charge reheated all items to correct temperatures. Person in charge noticed steam table was not on and corrected. Cooked ground beef (129-134F - Hot Holding); Cooked steak (126-132F - Hot Holding); Cooked chicken (127F - Hot Holding); Cheese sauce (115-122F - Hot Holding) Cooked ground beef retemp (181F - Hot Holding); Cooked steak retemp (173F - Hot Holding); Cooked chicken retemp (168F - Hot Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with debris build up.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink by back prep table. Person in charge provided soap.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with toxic chemical.by back door. Person in charge moved to dish-wash area and labeled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in interior of ice machine.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank by soda tower in service area not properly secured.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed multiple ceiling tiles in kitchen area not smooth and easily cleanable.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple ceiling tiles in disrepair throughout kitchen. One tile above grill area with exposed insulation.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved white cutting board on cook line.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed; five dead roaches in bar area under three compartment sink and next to beer cooler. One dead roach in cabinet in men's restroom with chemicals.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a speaker and notepad on shelf above prep table. Person in charge moved to designated area.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back screen door in disrepair with exposed bottom.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles cracked and in disrepair on cook line.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop in large bin of white powder with handle in contact with product. Person in charge removed and placed in dish.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; soiled door handles on reach in cooler under cook line flip tops. Soiled door frames on reach in cooler under flip top cooler on cook line. Multiple soiled gaskets on reach in coolers throughout kitchen. Walk-in cooler door handle soiled.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label on metal pan in dry storage area by office.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled large bin of white powder. Person in charge indicated was sugar and labeled accordingly.
Apr 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority5 Intermediate8 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. In dry storage room next to back door, one can of tomatoes dented at seam. Manager segregated can.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one small flying insect in kitchen area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At manager office, raw beef (62F - Cold Holding). Beef sitting in manager office less than 1 hour, per manager. Employee placed into walk in cooler.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallon of milk in walk in cooler was opened two days prior according to manager was not dated. Employee dated.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board next to flip top cooler in kitchen has mold-like substance. Can opener blade soiled with old food.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash station by triple sink no soap. Manager supplied soap.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Container of spicy chorizo prepared four days prior did not have date marking. Employee added date marking.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of acid, per manager, found under dish machine was not labeled. Manager added label.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice deflector has mold-like substance.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tank at soda station not secure.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets of standing reach in cooler are torn and hanging.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryer and stove top have grease build up. Standing reach in cooler has accumulation of build up on floor.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles under fryer and several tiles in prep area are broken.
Food stored on floor. In manager office, tub of limes were on ground. Manager removed from ground.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tong hanging on stove handle in kitchen. Manager removed tongs.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter has excess grease build up. Side of fryers have grease build up.
Nov 28, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. At cook line, employee taking tortillas off flattop with bare hands. Inspector asked employee to put on gloves, tortillas reheated above 145f.
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. At triple sinks, clear hose hanging in sink below flood rim.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At prep table, can opener blade has build up. At wait station, soda nozzles on Pepsi dispensers have build up.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ At arrival for inspection, 4 employees present, no Certified Food Manager. Certified Food Manager arrived during inspection.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tank at soda dispenser not secured.
Equipment in poor repair. Multiple cooler gaskets torn.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At cook line, cracked tiles. In walk-in cooler, metal flooring coming up.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line, wall behind flattop has grease build up.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. At server pickup station, scoop,in bulk sugar has handle touching product.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on flip top reach-in cooler soiled.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At cook line, bulk salt container on shelf by steam table not labeled. Employee labeled.
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