TACO NACO
11041 BEACH BLVD STE 4, Jacksonville FL 32246 · 347.969.2017
Last inspected Jan 23, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found Observed two flying insects next to triple sink.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2020043257 | Aug 22, 2020 | Oct 2, 2020 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jan 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed chips and cut lettuce stored in direct contact in a recycled non food grade bag. Discussed with operator.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed house made birria sauce and puposa tomato sauce with meat juice as ingredient made on Wednesday not date marked. Operator date marked house made sauces.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling in kitchen and cook line areas not smooth, non absorbent and easily cleanable.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple floor tiles in kitchen and cook line areas cracked/ in disrepair
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket on reach in freezer in back area of kitchen soiled.
Oct 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed two flying insects next to triple sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced Swiss cheese, cut tomatoes, cut lettuce (62F-64F - Cold Holding) on counter next to microwave. Operator stated items were left out from when they recently made a sandwich. Operator placed items in reach in freezer to chill. Retemped at end of inspection and Swiss cheese and cut tomatoes at 40F-41F and cut lettuce at 43F
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all employee food safety training certifications expired in April.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed two unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored near mop sink. Operator labeled both spray bottles of sanitizers.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple tiles in establishment chipped/ in disrepair.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed fly tape hung above dry food storage shelf. Discussed with operator to relocate fly tape.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up around fan area in reach-in cooler across from triple sink. Also, ice buildup up around interior top of cooler in small fridge across from juice machine.
Reach-in cooler / freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed,reach in deep freezer in back of establishment soiled with an accumulation of food debris.
Feb 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. house made coleslaw (55F - Cold Holding) in small black fridge across from grill area. Operator stated the fridge was opened while. Operator moved coleslaw to nearby cooler to chill.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Nozzle at beverage machine across from pos. Also, underside of beverage machine at nozzles soiled.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Multiple food safety certificates missing trainer certification #.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple floor tiles in back storage area missing/ in disrepair.
Aug 17, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Operator handling ready to eat sauce with bare hands and sauce is not getting heated to 145F. Operator washed hands and placed gloves on to continue working with ready to eat sauce. Also, observed employee cutting melon without wearing gloves and melon not being heated to 145F. Discussed with operator.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect near triple sink. Operator killed flying insects.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs stored over ready to eat cut cabbage/ slaw. Employee removed shelled eggs to properly store.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. ambient temperature shelled eggs (53F - Cold Holding) in Fridge in back kitchen area. Operator stated they've been in and out of fridge a lot this morning. Operator stated they will keep door sealed to chill eggs.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. White microwave in prep area duct taped at handle
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple floor tiles in back kitchen area missing/ in disrepair.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on fridge soiled.
Oct 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over ready to eat mayo and pineapple in fridge next to reach in deep freezer. Operator removed Mayo and pineapple to properly store.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese sauce (45F - Cold Holding); sliced white American cheese (47F - Cold Holding) in small fridge next to hand wash sink. Operator removed both foods and placed in nearby freezer to chill.
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. Operator unable to provide written procedures for clean up events. Distributed Training material during this inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Portable cutting board on storage shelf near door soiled/ stained.
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. Small fridge near hand wash sink unable to maintain temperature of 41F and below. Ambient temperature 46-48F. Observed large mass of ice covering top and fan area. Operator removed TCS foods from fridge until unit able to maintain proper temperature.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple floor tiles missing/ in disrepair throughout serving line and kitchen areas.
Food stored on floor. Box with sealed bag of tortilla chips stored on floor under counter next to grill. Operator removed bag of chips from box to properly store.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Baggie containing white substance on food storage shelf not identified. Operator labeled bag of salt.
Oct 8, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed business license expired 6-1-2022.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over unwashed ready to eat avocado. Employee removed avocado and stored properly.
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.