TACO LIBRE
14286 BEACH BLVD UNIT #20, Jacksonville FL 32250 · 904-234-8435
Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 flying insect near exit door of kitchen.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 15, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found. Observed total of 3 flying insects. 1 flying insect in dining area. 2 flying insects near ware washing.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed House made Salsa (46F - Cold Holding) in plastic container with ice. Manager placed more ice around container.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food debris. Manager placed can opener in ware washing area.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed establishment without a certified manager on duty while 4 or more employees are engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 managers food training expired.
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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/. Observed establishment added 3 Compartment sink and relocation of hand washing sink without submitting plans to Tallahassee for approval.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing bleach without a label. Employee placed label on spray bottle.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table also without lid or straw. Employee removed and stored properly.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed drawer coolers under grill with torn gaskets.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining from outside at bottom of exit door in kitchen.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not hung to dry properly located outside back door near mop sink. Manager removed and stored properly.
Dec 8, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 flying insect near exit door of kitchen.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw beef stored in to go non food grade bag stored in walk in cooler. Manager removed and stored properly.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed clear tube on interior of ice machine soiled with mold like substance.
Sep 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 9, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine 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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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. Observed no proof of required food training for establishment.
Jul 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed total of 4 flying insects. 1 flying insect at entrance of kitchen. 3 flying insects near exit door of kitchen.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed business license expired 6-1-2025.
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. Observed no proof of required food training for establishment.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee cup of water on pre Cathleen in kitchen. Employee removed and stored properly.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light shield missing on light in kitchen area.
Dec 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomato on cutting board Cut tomato (62F - Cold Holding). Employee removed and placed in reach In cooler.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing bleach without label. Employee placed label on spray bottle.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile damage near ware washing area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table in kitchen. Employee removed and stored properly.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stainless pans on storage rack wet nesting. Employee removed to dry properly.
Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in cooler pan of cooked rice stored on floor. Manager removed and stored properly.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed in use wiping cloth stored under cutting board located on cook line. Employee removed from cutting board.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light shield missing in kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed avocados on cook line with labels still on them. Operator removed from line to wash.
Jul 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 flying insects at entrance of kitchen.
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. Observed establishment without written procedures for vomiting and diarrhea clean up. Inspector provided copy of written procedures on vomiting and diarrhea clean up.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at employee hand sink on cook line. Manager provided hand soap for employee hand washing sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled on chute of unit.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on clean prep table near food. Manager removed and stored properly.
Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation. Observed squeeze bottles stored in flip top cooler on cook line on top of cut lettuce. Manager removed squeeze bottles from flip top cooler.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed avocados in flip top cooler with stickers still on them. Manager removed avocados to remove stickers and wash properly.
Jan 17, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef in walk in cooler. Manager removed and stored chicken properly.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager placed label on spray bottle.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed Employee beverage on a food preparation table, and on drying rack in ware washing area. Manager 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 phone on prep table at entrance of kitchen. Manager removed and stored properly.
Jul 17, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. At 2:30pm found pico (49F - Cooling) in flip top cooler on cook line. Manager stated pico was made at 10:30am. Manager moved pico to freezer
Jul 14, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 8 live flying insects on cook line.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Business license expired June 1st 2023. Manager renewed license during inspection
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Prepped raw steak stored over pan of cooked pork in stand alone reach in freezer located outside the walk in cooler. Manager properly stored and separate food.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. house made flan (50-51F); cooked chicken tenders (49F); mozzarella cheese (49F); cooked chicken (49F); cooked pork (48-49F); milk (51F); cooked pork (51F); cooked beef (49-50F) stored in walk in cooler. Walk in cooler has an ambient temperature of 45F. Manager stated coils were covered with ice this morning. Manager stated all food was prepared two days ago and milk, and cheese were delivered yesterday. Manager discarded food.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. House made salsa (49F) in front reach in cooler in server station. Manager stated salsa was restocked from the walk in cooler approximately 2 hours ago. Walk in cooler has an ambient temperature of 45F. Manager stated salsa was prepared yesterday. Manager discarded. See stop sale. house made flan (50-51F); cooked chicken tenders (49F); mozzarella cheese (49F); cooked chicken (49F); cooked pork (48-49F); milk (51F); raw steak (48F); cooked pork (51F); cooked beef (49-50F) stored in walk in cooler. Walk in cooler has an ambient temperature of 45F. Manager stated coils were covered with ice this morning. Manager stated all food was prepared two days ago and milk, cheese, and raw steak were delivered yesterday. Manager moved cheese, and raw steak to reach in freezer, and the rest the food was discarded. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. At 2:30pm found pico (49F - Cooling) in flip top cooler on cook line. Manager stated pico was made at 10:30am. Manager moved pico to freezer
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink in warewashing area. Manager provided paper towels
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled throughout kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All coolers in kitchen have soiled gaskets. Shelf under soda boxes soiled Employee cleaned shelf.
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.