MOJOS TACOS
551 ANASTASIA BLVD, Saint Augustine FL 32080 · 904-829-1556
Last inspected Apr 1, 2026 · 18 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed rodent droppings 75 in dry strorage/ refrigeration area. 15 in kitchen area 8 in dining area.
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $2,800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2026018188 | Jan 16, 2026 | Apr 9, 2026 | $800 |
| 5--2025060055 | Jun 16, 2025 | Sep 10, 2025 | $1,200 |
| 5--2025046053 | Apr 14, 2025 | Aug 12, 2025 | $800 |
Inspection history
18 visits, newest first
Apr 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters in kitchen soiled with grease build up. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled with dark colored substance.
Jan 17, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 16, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 3 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 11 rodent droppings 2 behind reach in cooler in kitchen 6 behind merch station and 4 in dry storage area. Operator swept up.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator refilled.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two spray bottles with clear liquid not labeled. Operator labeled sanitizer.
Aug 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. Employee will not informed of responsibility. Employee signed document during inspection.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee in kitchen no hair restraint. Employee put on hat.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves soiled.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet rag on prep table. Operator placed in Sani bucket.
Jun 17, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
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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Establishment removed/covered/defaced closure sign posted by the division. Observed passing by account that closure sign was covered with personal sign from operator.
Jun 17, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Walk in cooler shelves soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelve soiled in back prep area.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Jun 16, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 5 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed rodent activity 42 rodent droppings in front of house station 25 rodent droppings in kitchen area.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with green liquid not labeled. Operator Labeled detergent.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Walk in cooler shelves soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelve soiled in back prep area.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Apr 15, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water treatment device not dated for last service.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Apr 14, 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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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed rodent droppings 75 in dry strorage/ refrigeration area. 15 in kitchen area 8 in dining area.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fully thawed raw Mahi in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top reach in cooler pico (45F - Cold Holding); guacamole (45F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (44F - Cold Holding)
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink in kitchen blocked by broom and dustpan. Operator removed.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water treatment device not dated for last service.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitation bucket solution not a minimum strength. Operator remade 200ppm
Jan 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. I broken shell egg in walk in cooler. Person in charge disposed of.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute on self service soda has black mold in it.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket in 1 hand washing sink and container in 2nd. Person in charge removed all items.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Person in charge labeled.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Missing at bottom of mop sink on floor.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment has not applied for seating change and has 60 seats. Not 30.
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Plastic on bottom of hot holding table.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle laying in beef. Person in charge removed handle.
In-use wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Person in charge removed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing hand washing sign in restroom.
Aug 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment approved for 30 seats, added outdoor seating section. Actual seats is 62 now. Emailed operator seating change form.
Jul 8, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishments added back storage area, including 2 reach in coolers, and large shelving for single service and food items. Also, mop sink was added outside, outside exit door. Walk in freezer on plans is actually walk in cooler. At cook line, mop sink on plans is now used as hand wash sink. Outside patio seating added next to side exit.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment approved for 30 seats, added outdoor seating section. Actual seats is 62 now. Emailed operator seating change form.
May 6, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority6 Intermediate8 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. On cook line, queso (49F - Cooling), operator and another employee state queso was from yesterday afternoon on steam table. Operator discarded. Also, in walk in cooler, beef (47F - Cooling), operator sates beef was prepped from yesterday and didn't cool properly. Operator discarded.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. On cook line, queso (49F - Cooling), operator and another employee state queso was from yesterday afternoon. Operator discarded. Also, in walk in cooler, beef (47F - Cooling), operator sates beef was prepped yesterday and didn't cool properly. Operator discarded.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. At cook line, next to triple sink, mop sink has no vacuum breaker. At outside mop sink, no vacuum breaker present.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. On cook line, queso (49F - Cooling), operator and another employee state queso was from yesterday afternoon. Queso was stored in a deep pan with a lid, and placed in small reach in cooler.Operator discarded. Also, in walk in cooler, beef (47F - Cooling), operator sates beef was prepped yesterday and didn't cool properly. Beef was placed in a deep pan and covered. Operator discarded.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. In prep area, hand wash sink next to ice maker, sink used for thawing raw fish. Operator had employee remove fish and place in walk in cooler.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishments added back storage area, including 2 reach in coolers, and large shelving for single service and food items. Also, mop sink was added outside, outside exit door. Walk in freezer on plans is actually walk in cooler. At cook line, mop sink on plans is now used as hand wash sink. Outside patio seating added next to side exit.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator holding hash browns on time control, no paperwork available. Emailed operator time control paperwork.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. In prep/storage area, multiple shelves are rusted.
Non-service animals permitted in the premises of the establishment. In dining room, non service dog allowed into restaurant. Employees did not attempt to redirect outside. Guest went to patio with animal.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment approved for 30 seats, added outdoor seating section. Actual seats is 62 now. Emailed operator seating change form.
Open dumpster lid.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. In prep/storage area, exterior door is not self closing.
Plumbing fixture (toilet, faucet, sink) not easily cleanable. In guest bathroom, faucet is no longer smooth or easily cleanable.
Plumbing system in disrepair. At outside mop sink, drain pipe is broken and sink is leaking onto ground.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. On cook line, employee began prep guacamole using unwashed avocados as evident with stickers still present.
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. At guest bathroom, self closing device is ineffective, does not close by its self.
Single-service articles improperly stored. In dry storage area, single service items, save a days, stored on floor. Operator placed in correct storage area.
Sep 25, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 24, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. At time of inspection establishment has 6 kegs of kombucha and no invoice available to prove the product is from an approved source.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler door gasket has mold like substance build up.
Jul 26, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. At time of inspection establishment has 6 kegs of kombucha and no invoice available to prove the product is from an approved source.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler door gasket has mold like substance build up.
Jul 25, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. At time of inspection establishment has 6 kegs of kombucha and no invoice available to prove the product is from an approved source.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In the flip top reach in cooler on the main cook line, tofu (49F - Cold Holding); steak (48F - Cold Holding); shrimp (45F - Cold Holding); guacamole (49F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (51F - Cold Holding); black bean salsa (40F - Cold Holding); mahi (47F - Cold Holding); shrimp (46F - Cold Holding) all items stored in the reach in cooler overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the flip top reach in cooler on the main cook line, tofu (49F - Cold Holding); steak (48F - Cold Holding); shrimp (45F - Cold Holding); guacamole (49F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (51F - Cold Holding); black bean salsa (40F - Cold Holding); mahi (47F - Cold Holding); shrimp (46F - Cold Holding) all items stored in the reach in cooler overnight.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on the main cook line and in the prep area have food residue staining build up.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in the prep area used as a warewashing sink, containers being washed with bleach water at time of inspection.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit available to test the three compartment sink or sanitizer solution buckets.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in the unisex restroom.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Container of employee personal food stored over beef broth in the walk in cooler. Operator relocated the employee personal food.
Equipment in poor repair. Flip top reach in cooler on the main cook line has duct tape on the metal flip top and exposed missing insulation inside the reach in cooler.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. In the prep area, sticky fly tape stored over cases of canned beverages to be sold to customers.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet wiping cloth stored under in use cutting board in the prep area. Operator removed the wet wiping cloth.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler door gasket has mold like substance build up.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On the storage shelf in the prep area, clean containers with old dye labels on the containers.
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.