FUEGO SOCIAL TACOS & TEQUILA
1704 3 ST N, Jacksonville Beach FL 32250
Last inspected Jun 1, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed large pan of cooked Beef in walk-in cooler at 52F-68F. See stop sale. Manager stated that they cooked the beef the previous evening at 10pm and they place in freezer to cool and then to walk-in cooler, also that they usually cook in 2 batches to cool properly.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jun 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing over walk in freezer. Manager stated maintenance was working on unit and will replace when work is completed.
Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover missing under 3 compartment sink.
Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed bagged garbage near exit door.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall near exit door in disrepair.
Sep 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Required employee training expired 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 employee training expired.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table of kitchen. Employee removed and stored properly.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed drawer cooler with torn gaskets.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining from outside at bottom of side exit door of dining room.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of cooking oil stored on floor of kitchen. Employee removed and stored properly.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs stored on handle of oven in kitchen. Employee removed and stored properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen shrimp, raw steak in pan of water on prep table in kitchen. Chef removed and placed in walk in cooler.
Jul 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 8, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Observed evidence of ground heavily soiled all the way down the road outside back door of establishment. Manager stated they do use mop sink. Inspector suggested to pressure wash back area to remove any staining.
May 9, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Observed evidence of ground heavily soiled all the way down the road outside back door of establishment. Manager stated they do use mop sink. Inspector suggested to pressure wash back area to remove any staining.
May 3, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 1, 2024Administrative 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
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed large pan of cooked Beef in walk-in cooler at 52F-68F. See stop sale. Manager stated that they cooked the beef the previous evening at 10pm and they place in freezer to cool and then to walk-in cooler, also that they usually cook in 2 batches to cool properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed large pan of cooked Beef in walk in cooler at 52F-68F. See stop sale. Manager stated that they cooked the beef the previous evening at 10pm and they place in freezer to cool and then to walk-in cooler, also that they usually cook in 2 batches to cool properly.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employees washing hands in 3 compartment sink. Manager stated they use the3 compartment sink while hand sink is not working properly.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on table near taco chips in service area. Observed employee bottle water stored on top of Dish machine. Manager removed and stored properly.
Food stored on floor. Observed large cooking pot of beans stored on floor of cook line. Manager had employee remove and store cooking pot properly.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed in kitchen the only employee hand sink not working, faucet stays running, to operate sink you have to turn water source under sink on and off. Manager stated they wash hands in 3 compartment sink.
Dec 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter installed at mop sink without back flow device on non chemical side of splitter.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed Spray bottle containing degreaser not labeled. Manager placed label on spray bottle.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine behind splash guard soiled with mold-like substance.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed multiple ceiling tiles missing in kitchen and in dining room.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drink stored next to cutting board. Manager removed and stored properly.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed containers on dry storage rack not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of oil stored on floor in middle of kitchen. Manager removed and stored properly.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Manager removed and stored properly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler door gasket soiled.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen chicken and frozen fish sitting out to thaw. Manager stated that he was going to start cooking chicken but placed in walk-in cooler. Frozen fish was placed in walk-in cooler.
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