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SEÑOR LOCO TACOS & TEQUILA

9347 BAYMEDOWS RD STE 101, Jacksonville FL 32256 · 904-829-7252

Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats193
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2616226
Grade history
AUG 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
DEC 25
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 flying insects in kitchen during inspection. Near dirty dishes, bag in box soda.
High priority/35A-02-6
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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jul 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. beans at 110 °. (Reheating )reheated to 189-190 by employee. Started about 1.5 hrs ago. Inspector intervened.
High priority/03E-02-5
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at dispenser. Kitchen. Replaced by manger.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at dispenser at kitchen rear Hand Wash Sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at kitchen Hand Wash Sink.
Intermediate/27-16-4
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Basic/23-24-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal cell phone on prep area. Moved by manager. Employee keys on food container. Moved by manager.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled Drawer Cooler slides.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled interior of kitchen cooler.
Basic/22-16-4
Stored food not covered. Cut melons uncovered in walk in cooler. Covered by manger.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 2 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen. Moved by manager.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
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Dec 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk in freezer raw beef stored over ready to eat sauce. Person in charge moved to appropriate location.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In salsa tabletop cooler, salsa at 45F. Item is unlidded. Person in charge added lid.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. White rice on cook line at 100F. Person in charge states has been out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Person in charge began reheating.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. One spray bottle containing bleach per person in charge unlabeled. Person in charge labeled appropriately.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan in walk in cooler with dust accumulation.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Stored food not covered. In walk in freezer, several items stored uncovered. Person in charge added lids.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Jul 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed salsa with date mark of 7/18 in walk in cooler.
High priority/01B-24-5
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle with orange chemical stored on wooden shelf above/ with food. Person in charge removed.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at server area hand wash sink. Person in charge provided.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ceiling of ice machine with black mold like substance buildup. Also, soda nozzles in bar with mold like substance buildup.
Basic/22-20-5
Equipment in poor repair. Spray nozzle at triple sink repaired with plastic and zip ties. Person in charge showed invoice that item has been delivered. Needs to be installed.
Basic/14-11-5/Corrective Action Taken
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease buildup on floor under/ behind cook line.
Basic/36-73-4
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed multiple handles of scoops touching ice in ice bins. Person in charge removed.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf under cooktop, fan in main walk in cooler with debris buildup.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed leaf blower stored on open wire shelf above clean dishware items in dish pit. Person in charge removed.
Basic/42-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Jan 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee fill pitcher with water in hand wash sink. Person in charge spoke to employee.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrective Action Taken
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Flan made three days ago with incorrect date mark. Person in charge marked appropriately.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two spray bottle with purple chemical unlabeled. Person in charge labeled appropriately.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles missing, raised in walk in cooler.
Basic/36-17-5
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Garbage on ground in shared dumpster enclosure.
Basic/33-19-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf under cook top with grease buildup. Person in charge began cleaning. Fan in walk in cooler with debris buildup.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrective Action Taken
Aug 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken tenders in small reach in cooler at 51F. Person in charge states had unit open to clean. Temperature of unit at 39F by end of inspection.
High priority/03A-02-5
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing vacuum breaker at hose Bibb at hand wash sink at cookline. Person in charge added.
High priority/29-34-4/Corrected On-Site
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel dispenser at prep area not functioning. Person in charge removed paper towels so they are accessible at hand wash sink.
Intermediate/31B-05-4
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Several thawed previously frozen items in walk in cooler not marked with thawed date to track discard date. Only marked with date made.
Intermediate/02C-08-5
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Interior of dishmachine with lime accumulation.
Basic/16-03-4
Dec 27, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 24 violations recorded, 8 high priority.

8 High priority4 Intermediate12 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Three flys observed on dirty dish table. Five flys observed under dirty dish table. One fly next to hand wash station on cook line in kitchen. Person in charge killed until none remained.
High priority/35A-02-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In walk in cooler, unwashed vegetables were placed over prep food.
High priority/08A-04-5
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon was placed on top shelf of reach in cooler, with ready to eat vegetables under. Manager removed bacon.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Two eggs in walk in cooler were cracked.
High priority/01B-14-4
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Individual packaged frozen fish was not cut into before being thawed. Manager threw away the two fish.
High priority/01B-13-4
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Quest hot holding on line at 123F. On steam line with gap in unit, steam escaping. Person in charge reheated to 176F.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Baby oil next to spices on cook line in kitchen. Manager stated it's used on legs of table. Manager discarded.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker next to hand wash station in kitchen. Manager added vacuum breaker.
High priority/29-42-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice from drink dumped in hand wash station on server line. Also, chemical spray bottle stored in hand wash sink in bar. Person in charge removed.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Manager didn't have test strips for sanitizer. Manager has no way to test high temp dish machine.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At several hand wash station, no paper towels. Person in charge provided.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle next to hand wash station in kitchen by the front line was not labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4
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. Individual packaged frozen fish was not cut into before being thawed. Manager threw away the two fish.
Basic/06-09-1/Corrective Action Taken
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Two employee drinks were found next to cook line. Manager threw bottles away.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on cook line in kitchen does not have hair restraint.
Basic/13-03-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Side door in hallway near office.
Basic/35B-01-4
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil was placed on floor. Manager removed from floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Lava bowl used for fajitas per manager.
Basic/14-13-4
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Behind shared dumpster, garbage build up on ground.
Basic/33-19-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at hand wash station on cook line near kitchen.
Basic/31B-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood across from hood filters with grease buildup.
Basic/23-03-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table in kitchen, wiping cloth was not stored properly, left laying out.
Basic/21-12-4
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood in storage closet near side door.
Basic/14-06-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unknown white powder substance found by cook line in kitchen. Manager stated it was sugar.
Basic/02D-01-5
Dec 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 flying insects in kitchen during inspection. Near dirty dishes, bag in box soda.
High priority/35A-02-6
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed frozen vegetables stored in direct contact with to go bag in walk in freezer.
High priority/14-31-5
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker in incorrect location at mop sink, needs to be added to non chemical side of splitter. Also, hose bibb by hand wash sink with green hose attached missing vacuum breaker.
High priority/29-42-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pan in hand wash sink across from cookline. Sanitizer bucket in hand wash sink at bar. Items were removed.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Establishment utilizes high temperature dishmachines, unable to provide measuring device.
Intermediate/16-62-1
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at hand wash sink by dishmachine, and in employee restroom. Person in charge provided.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pickled Jalepenos made more than 24hrs per person in charge not properly labeled.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed leaf blower stored on bag in box soda in kitchen. Person in charge removed.
Basic/42-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Jul 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash signs at hand wash sinks throughout establishment. Operator posted hand wash signs at all hand wash sinks
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site

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