LET'S TACO 'BOUT IT
509 S PONCE DE LEON BLVD, Saint Augustine FL 32084 · 9042010527
Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 11 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found Observed one live flying insect in food truck.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $550
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2025060021 | Jun 12, 2025 | Nov 21, 2025 | $550 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 28, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over ready to eat chicken. Person in charge moved eggs to bottom shelf.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Burgers 48F, fish 48F; ( - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooler overnight; Burgers 48F, fish 48F; ( - Cold Holding) chicken 43F
Feb 9, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sitting out; cheese 65F. Placed on time control and documented.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test strips for sanitizer.
Nov 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 21, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed glass door reach in cooler: chicken (46F - Cold Holding); fish (45F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding) ambient 43F flip-top cooler: cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); pico (48F - Cold Holding); sour cream (46F - Cold Holding); ambient air temperature (45F)
Inadequate number/capacity of cold holding units to maintain time/temperature control for safety food at proper temperatures. Observed glass door reach in cooler: chicken (46F - Cold Holding); fish (45F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding) ambient 43F flip-top cooler: cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); pico (48F - Cold Holding); sour cream (46F - Cold Holding); ambient air temperature (45F) Observed mini black refrigerator in storage room away from truck filled with shredded cheese at ambient 42F. Operator has been granted access to additional storage area with 39-40F ambient air refrigerator that can be used for back stock while working food is kept on time as a public health control for the remainder of the day and operator will call service on internal refrigeration on truck.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test strips for chlorine used at triple sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in small flip-top cooler torn.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed flip-top cooler gaskets soiled with food debris.
Aug 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 13, 2025Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of food manager training.
Jun 12, 2025■ 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 priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed live flying insect near hand washing station and triple sink.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs above raw pork in single door reach in cooler. Observed raw chicken in same container with raw pork. Discussed cooking pork to 165F.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. stand up single door reach in cooler: ambient air (74F); Ambient air raw shell egg (74F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (73F - Cold Holding); raw pork (75F - Cold Holding); raw beef (70F - Cold Holding); cooked chiken (72F - Cold Holding); buttermilk (71F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (74F - Cold Holding); flip-top cooler: top portion; cut tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding); sour cream (49F - Cold Holding); house made guacamole (51F - Cold Holding); bottom; cooked plantains (56F - Cold Holding); ambient air (55F)
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of food manager training.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water out of hot water faucet on hand washing station. Cold water measuring at 81F.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed both standing reach in cooler and flip-top coolers are the only refrigeration equipment on truck. Both coolers on truck are maintaining ambient temperature above 41F. Observed all time/temperature controlled for safety foods above 41F.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed single door stand up reach in cooler door not closing all the way. Observed flip-top cooler top cooler door gasket torn.
Jun 12, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed no proof of food manager training for any employees.
Mar 24, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee place raw beef with gloves hands on flat top grill and then preceded to peel apart tortilla flat bread to placed on grill. Operator reaches hand inside bag of tortillas to peel them apart. Operator cooked all tortillas on grill during inspection.
Food prepared in a private home. See stop sale. Observed shredded beef and sauce made at personal home of operator per person in charge. Operator states he makes sauce at home because it takes 6 hours to make. See stop sale.
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in 79F water inside triple sink. Person in charge dumped water. Discussed with person in charge about placing water in metal container on flat top.
Live, small flying insects found Observed one live flying insect in food truck.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed rice stored inside of grocery store plastic bag inside of steamer well. See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed rice stored inside of a grey grocery store plastic bag inside of steamer well. See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed shredded beef and sauce made at personal home of operator per person in charge. Operator states he makes sauce at home because it takes 6 hours to make. See stop sale.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed flip-top cooler cutting board stained with food debris.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed no proof of food manager training for any employees.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for chlorine sanitizer on food truck.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed one food service employee on truck hired more than 60 days ago missing proof of food handler training.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water out of hot water faucet on hand washing station. Cold water measuring at 78F. Person in charge fixed hand washing station by tightening screw head on faucet. Measured hot water at hand washing station at 101F
Equipment in poor repair. Observed large door reach in cooler unable to open all the way due to gaskets getting in the way. Observed gaskets on flip-top cooler torn/sepereated from door.
Food stored on floor. Observed cooler with grab n go drinks on ground.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on flip-top cooler and large door reach in cooler soiled with food debris.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed serving window left open between guests and back door left open during service with live flying insect present.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed flex pipe connecting truck to swear outlet crushed and broken. Operator went to store and to get new flex hose and installed during inspection.
May 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 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.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand washing station water at 78F. Operator figured out how to plug in on demand hot water tank. Water tested at 107F.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed reach in cooler door repaired with duct tape.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn
Nov 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bottom part of blender stored in hand washing sink. Employee removed from sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided more paper towels.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Paper container used as scoop in cheese in reach-in cooler. Employee removed container.
Food stored on floor. Container of oil and container of bbq wing sauce stored on floor. Employee removed both items from floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in drink cooler gaskets broken and have food debris. Also, reach-in cooler next to drink cooler gaskets have food debris.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Stack of Togo boxes next to order window not inverted. Employee inverted Togo boxes.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler next to cook line, unwashed Brussels sprouts stored over French fries and cooked pork. Employee moved Brussel sprouts.
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.