LA TAKERIA
14185 BEACH BLVD UNIT 3, Jacksonville FL 32250 · 904.303.6994
Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed total of 9 flying insects. 6 flying insects in back room near mop sink. 2 flying insects near ware washing. 1 flying insect at prep table landing on lip of pan containing cooked tripe. Employee removed tripe from pan.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 21, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 16, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Observed cooked Birria beef in walk in cooler dated 7-8-2026. See Stop Sale
Live, small flying insects found. Observed total of 9 flying insects. 6 flying insects in back room near mop sink. 2 flying insects near ware washing. 1 flying insect at prep table landing on lip of pan containing cooked tripe. Employee removed tripe from pan.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in steam well Queso (110F - Hot Holding). Employee removed to reheat.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with food debris. Employee cleaned during inspection.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed employees not provided information of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Inspector provided employee health agreement form.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on top of reach in cooler deeply grooved.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without beard guard.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint. Operator provided hair net.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed drawer cooler under grill with torn gaskets.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth under cutting board. Employee removed from cutting board.
Dec 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on reach in cooler cutting board. Employee removed and stored properly.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee jacket stored on single service utensils. Employee removed and stored properly.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed employee hand sink on cook line without paper towels. Employee provided paper towels for employee hand sink.
Jul 7, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed total of 7 flying insects on cook line. Observed 1 land on outer wrapper of tortillas. Observed flying insects landing on cutting boards and utensils. Employee removed tortillas from packaging. Employee removed all utensils and cutting boards to be washed.
Jul 1, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed frozen shrimp and frozen large bulk steak in mop sink to thaw. Employee removed and will store properly.
Live, small flying insects found Observed total of 7 flying insects on cook line. Observed 1 land on outer wrapper of tortillas. Observed flying insects landing on cutting boards and utensils. Employee removed tortillas from packaging. Employee removed all utensils and cutting boards to be washed.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed business license expired.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over drinks and queso in walk in cooler outside. Employee removed and stored properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in drawer cooler under grill Arrachera (Skurt steak) meat (48F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (44F - Cold Holding); Chorizo (44F - Cold Holding). Employee stated that food was placed in cooler like 30 minutes prior to. Employee placed ice on all items in cooler.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed one employee that has been employed for over 60 days without food handler certification.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing purple degreaser without a label. Employee placed label on spray bottle.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen shrimp and large bulk steak stored in mop sink to thaw. Employee removed and stored properly.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution at over 300ppm. Employee removed and made more sanitizer solution. Took second test at 100ppm.
Dec 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat hot sauce in stand alone cooler. Manager removed and stored properly.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed house made salsa made with fresh tomatoes dated 11-29-2024. See stop sale
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged Mahi bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package located in drawer cooler on cook line. See stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Refried beans (126F - Hot Holding); Cooked rice (124F - Hot Holding) located on cook line. Employee stated temperature was on own and he placed in heating well at 12pm. Employee placed rice and beans to be reheated on stove.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed dishes stored in employee hand washing sink located in kitchen. Employee removed and stored dishes properly.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing bleach without label. Employee placed label on spray bottle.
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 Mahi bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package located in drawer cooler on cook line. See stop sale
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs stored on oven handle. Employee removed and stored properly.
Jul 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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