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HAPPY TACO FELIZ

12553 N MAIN STREET, Jacksonville FL 32218

Last inspected May 1, 2024 · 3 visits since October 2023

□ Not on the state's active licence list

This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.

Licence typeFood service
Licence2651822
Grade history
OCT 23
APR 24
Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live fly inside vehicle.
High priority/35A-02-6
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $800

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
5--2023005068Nov 15, 2022Feb 22, 2023$400
5--2019056038Oct 31, 2019Feb 12, 2020$400

Inspection history

3 visits, newest first

May 1, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 30, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection

Ordered shut on the spot. 7 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Establishment operating with no potable running water. Vehicle has no water - operator believes water pump is not working correctly.
High priority/27-12-4/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live fly inside vehicle.
High priority/35A-02-6
Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Inside vehicle under triple sink, green garden hose used to connect water line.
High priority/29-04-4/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle stored on cutting board in front of flip top cooler. Water bottle removed.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on prep counter across from cooking equipment. Phone moved and stored correctly.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cooking equipment in vehicle. Wall around and behind cooking equipment in vehicle. Wall under triple sink in kitchen.
Basic/36-73-4
Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Back door open at beginning of inspection. Two front serving windows cannot be closed - windows are 3/4 coverings only.
Basic/35B-14-4/Repeat Violation
Oct 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple sink sanitizer tested 0ppm. Manager added more chlorine sanitizer. Retested 200ppm.
High priority/22-42-4/Corrected On-Site
Establishment operating with no potable running water. No water for vehicle. Tank refilled by manager.
High priority/27-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Vehicle filled tank with black garden hose. Inside vehicle under triple sink, water lines connected with green garden hose.
High priority/29-04-4
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing chemical cleaner stored on food rack with canned foods and above to go items. Bottle moved and stored correctly.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink has chemical bottle stored inside. Bottle removed.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. No license provided.
Basic/50-09-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food.
Basic/13-03-4/Repeat Violation
Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Back door kept open. Serving windows are only covering half of service opening.
Basic/35B-14-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Shelf below grill is rusted.
Basic/14-47-4/Repeat Violation
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under hand washing sink. Pipe under triple sink.
Basic/29-11-4/Repeat Violation

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.