GRINGOS TACOS
125 KING ST STE C, Saint Augustine FL 32084 · 904-217
Last inspected Jul 8, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
AUG 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects found 2 flies in kitchen. Person in charge disposed of flies.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 8, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6.1.26.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Salsa 52F, ranch 51F; ( - Cold Holding). In reach in cooler overnight. Person in charge discarded both.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salsa 52F, ranch 51F; ( - Cold Holding). In reach in cooler overnight. Person in charge discarded both.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on hose at mop sink.
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Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor behind stove is soiled.
Food stored on floor. Vinegar and bottled water on floor.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave is soiled with food debris.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Fan on kitchen floor is soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler are soiled. Person in charge wiped clean.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service to go containers on floor in outside dry storage.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old greasy rags out by back door on outside.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop face down in bucket.
Flammables stored near a source of ignition. For reporting purposes only. Gas powered sprayer and gas can sitting next to dry storage materials in outside shed.
Feb 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed person come in back door and begin work without washing hands. Addressed and person washed their hands.
Live, small flying insects found 2 flies in kitchen. Person in charge disposed of flies.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Sanitizer was 0ppm. Remade sanitizer and it's 200ppm.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Salsa 45F. In cooler since 10am. Now 3.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooler since 10am. Now 3.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener is soiled.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave handle is soiled.
Food stored on floor. In dry storage; tomatoes on the floor. Person in charge picked up.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing is little reach in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In between cold holding items ie in between cheese and lettuce there is debris.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop face down in mop bucket.
Aug 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed brown paper towels used to line vegetables containers. Discussed with person in charge.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed house made chips stored in black trash bags.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef above house made dressings in walk-in cooler. Person in charge moved raw meat to different shelf.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed house made jalapeño ranch dressing and house made lime vinaigrette dressing date marked from 8/1.
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed house made fried chips transported and stored in a black plastic bag garbage bag.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards stained with food debris
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line walk-in cooler shelves.
Floors, walls soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors and walls behind make line equipment heavily soiled with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler and walk-in cooler soiled with food debris.
Jan 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 400ppm). Discussed with person in charge and they added more water. Retested at 100ppm.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on flip-top cooler stained with food debris.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on flip-top cooler torn.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler soiled with black/green mold like substance.
Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed exterior screen door being prevented from self closing by lock. Person in charge unlocked screen door and allowed it to close.
Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Observed exterior screen door with torn screen.
Aug 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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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
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on flip-top cooler stained with food debris.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used to scoop spices. Discussed with person in charge.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on flip-top cooler torn.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on flip-top cooler soiled with food. Observed gaskets on deep freezer soiled with black/green mold like substance.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed unwrapped forks, spoons, and knives laid on side with handles and food contact portions mixed at the drink station. Person in charge placed all plastic utensils behind counter.
Sep 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cook line coolers gaskets soiled with food debris
Sep 5, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 6/1/23. Per operator establishment is under a change of ownership and should be fully taken over within a month. New ownership and current ownership are under a management agreement at the time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on flip-top cooler stained with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on flip-top cooler soiled with black/green mold like substance and food debris.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler on cook line.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths in reach in cooler.
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.