MR TACO # 4
5700 PHILIPS HWY, Jacksonville FL 32216 · 317.502.7856
Last inspected May 18, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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 operator with Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events handout
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2025005554 | Oct 21, 2024 | Mar 6, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator has no probe thermometer
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Hole in floor under hand wash sink
Nov 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 17 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 4 Individual portion cups green salsa (56F - Cooling), stored in flip top lid above the fill line covered with lids in reach in cooler from over night with no additional preparation done today as per employee. Stop sale issued.
Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Operator had non-food grade hose to dispense potable water
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw prep beef stored over cheese in double door reach in cooler. Raw prep chicken stored over case or tortillas in double door reach in cooler
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. 4 qts of homemade habanero sauce with TCS ingredients with prep date 9-19-25. Verified prep date with employee is correct. Stop sale issued
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. 4 qts of homemade habanero sauce with TCS ingredients with prep date 9-19-25. Verified prep date with employee is correct. Stop sale issued
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 4 individual completely thawed packages of commercially ROP fish stored in pan not cut, pierced or removed from packaging in double door reach in cooler over case of tortillas. Stop sale issued.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 4 Individual portion cups green salsa (56F - Cooling), stored in flip top lid above the fill line covered with lids in reach in cooler from over night with no additional preparation done today as per employee. Stop sale issued.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. 4 Individual portion cups green salsa (56F - Cooling), stored in flip top lid above the fill line covered with lids in reach in cooler from over night with no additional preparation done today as per employee. Stop sale issued.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator has only 1 food manager certification for Ludwin Sanchez which is expired on 9-8-25 and no other certified food manager employed at this location
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator has no probe thermometer
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 4 individual completely thawed packages of commercially ROP fish stored in pan not cut, pierced or removed from packaging in double door reach in cooler over case of tortillas. Stop sale issued.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal keys stored above reach in cooler prep table next to food
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap under back door with sunlight showing through
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under hand wash sink due to pipe leaking
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Hole in floor under hand wash sink
Stored food not covered. Multiple foods uncover in reach in cooler
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink leaking from pipe on to floor
May 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 22, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Operator using non-food grade hose to dispense fresh water into food truck
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing back flow preventer at water spigot bib next to food truck to dispense fresh water
Oct 21, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 10 violations recorded, 6 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
6 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee handling soiled equipment's and then began working with food and not wash hands due to no potable running water in entire establishment
Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee wiping hands on clothing and return to preparing food without washing hands due to no potable running water in entire establishment
Establishment operating with no potable running water. MFDV has no potable water in entire establishment. Operator stated pump in broken and going to fix it. Employee preparing food during inspection
Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Operator using non-food grade hose to dispense fresh water into food truck
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee exit food truck and handling soiled non-food grade hose and return to preparing food and not wash hands due to no potable running water in entire establishment.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing back flow preventer at water spigot bib next to food truck to dispense fresh water
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils stored in hand wash sink
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of manager certificate and no other certified manager employed at this location
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two total food handler employees hired over 60 days employed at this MFDV and no proof of training
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. Two total employees employed at this MFDV and no proof of form
Oct 17, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 6426 BOWDEN RD UNIT #206, Jacksonville — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 9, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 3 high priority.
Recorded at 6426 BOWDEN RD UNIT #206, Jacksonville — this licence has since moved.
3 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Following items in upright reach in cooler with date marked past 7 days: 1 qt of cooked pork dated 9-14-23, 6 qt of cooked beef dated 9-19-23, 4 qt of cooked chicken dated 9-25-23, 2 qt frijoles dated 9-29-23 and 6 qt queso dated 9-27-23. All items were sent from main restaurant as per employee. Stop sale issued
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Following items in upright reach in cooler with date marked past 7 days: 1 qt of cooked pork dated 9-14-23, 6 qt of cooked beef dated 9-19-23, 4 qt of cooked chicken dated 9-25-23, 2 qt frijoles dated 9-29-23 and 6 qt queso dated 9-27-23. All items were sent from main restaurant as per employee. Stop sale issued
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice (112-121F - Hot Holding); queso (114-131F - Hot Holding), both stored in hot case steam table, place there after reheating on stove top around 12pm as per employee but had disconnected the steam table for a while. Employee reheating
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee wash hands at three compartment sink due to hand wash sink has a leaking pipe underneath and water is flowing to ground when turned on.
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 operator with Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events handout
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. Discussed and provided the Employee Health Reporting Agreement form during the inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink. Employee provided
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at hand wash sink and entire establishment. Water temperature at 72F. Water was turned off but employee turn water on with a switch. Employee stated it take time to come and re-temp over 100F.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink bottle on prep table next to food
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At back door of food truck
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under hand wash sink
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Hole in floor under flat top grill next to hand wash sink and also hole in floor under service windo
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from faucets at three compartment Water leaking from pipe under hand wash sink and draining on floor when water turned on
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.