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TACO SHOP

114 ST GEORGE ST, Saint Augustine FL 32084 · 904.472.0304

Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats20
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6501788
Grade history
SEP 24
APR 25
NOV 25
APR 26
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect near walk-in cooler.
High priority/35A-02-6
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Aug 25, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Above the fill line in reach in cooler; tomatoes 47F. Per person in charge in charge in cooler 2 hours. Person in charge placed inside of cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup used as a scoop. Person in charge removed cup.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Cook line has food on floor.
Basic/36-01-4
Apr 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At from line; Cheese 49F. Per person in charge cheese was left out during delivery driver. Person in charge placed in walk in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Tin foil lining shelves is tearing.
Basic/14-20-4/Repeat Violation
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Rags lining bottom of cooler from water.
Basic/29-49-6
Nov 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed icing cloth quart sanitizer at 500++ppm. Person in charge remade bucket at 200ppm.
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Apr 2, 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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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food imbedded under metal portion of flip-top cooler in between working containers of food. Observed cutting board on flip-top cooler stained with food debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in front of walk-in cooler missing Observed cracked and missing floor tiles on front line making it hard to clean floor.
Basic/36-17-5
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed metal lining on flip-top cooler warped allowing food debris to be trapped under. Metal lining no longer smooth or easily cleanable.
Basic/14-13-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk-in cooler shelves rusted.
Basic/14-17-4
Sep 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on make line flip-top cooler torn.
Basic/14-11-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed torn gaskets soiled with food debris.
Basic/23-03-4
Feb 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose Bibb outside back door with attached red hose missing vacuum breaker discussed with person in charge.
High priority/29-34-4
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cooked chicken in large deep plastic container. Person in charge placed in shallow metal container.
Intermediate/03D-15-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler floor popping up allowing moisture to go under onto concrete. Presents a trip hazzard.
Basic/14-11-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
Basic/23-03-4
Oct 23, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect near walk-in cooler.
High priority/35A-02-6
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup used to scoop salsa. Discussed with person in charge and they removed plastic cup.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles cracked and missing near walk-in cooler.
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Observed two cases of water on floor on front line. Discussed with person in charge.
Basic/08B-38-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on small reach in freezer, walk-in cooler soiled with black/green/white mold like substance
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation

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.