TACOLU
1712 BEACH BLVD, Jacksonville Beach FL 32250 · 904.249.8226
Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 8 visits since September 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 back door.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 25, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 20, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed total of 2 Flying insects 1 flying insect in bar area. 1 flying insect in ware washing area.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed cracked raw shell egg stored with raw shell eggs stored in reach in cooler on cook line. See stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in stand alone cooler Heavy cream (52F - Cold Holding); Cooked steak (52F - Cold Holding); Blue cheese crumbles (49F - Cold Holding). Cooler has an ambient temperature of 42F. Manager stated cooler has been opened a lot this morning during prep.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottles containing sanitizer stored on coolers in bar area. Employee removed and stored properly.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed area around soda nozzles soiled with mold like substance.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cup in server area wet nesting. Employee removed and dried properly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filters over grill soiled with grease. Observed refrigeration fans in walk in cooler dusty.
Jan 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 2 cracked shell eggs stored in walk in cooler with raw shell eggs. See stop sale.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed area around soda nozzles soiled with mold like substance.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in #3 ice machine from door located outside.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer Cleanable. Observed cutting board on cook line at entrance deeply grooved. Manager stated he will replace cutting board.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed large container in ware washing area wet nesting. Manager removed and stored to dry properly.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining from outside at bottom of kitchen exit door.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield cracked on cook line. Observed light shield cracked in prep area.
Jul 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed 1 flying insect near back door.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed threaded hose bib at mop sink without back flow device. Manager saw that someone disconnected the hose that had back flow on it. Manager connected hose with back flow device.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda station soiled around nozzles of unit.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on cook line deeply grooved.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without beard guard.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining from outside at door leading to patio.
Jan 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda station soiled around nozzles.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles near ware washing soiled.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on cook line deeply grooved.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without beard guard.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on drying rack stainless pans wet nesting. Manager removed pans to dry properly.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining from outside at exit door of kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled.
Jul 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda station in service counter soiled near nozzles.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing sanitizer solution without label. Manager placed label on bottle
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed 3 ice machines located outside soiled behind splash guard.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of bottled water upstairs stored on floor in storage area. Manager removed and stored properly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled.
Feb 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed Cutting boards on cook line stained and has cut marks that are no longer cleanable.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager placed label on spray bottle.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine located outside soiled on inside of door.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed Ceiling tiles soiled throughout cook line.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn door gasket on walk in cooler.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed opened box of Single-service containers stored on floor of paper storage room. Manager removed and stored properly.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed Unsealed concrete floor inside main walk in cooler and food storage room at the end of the cook line near warewashing area.
Sep 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line stained and has cut marks that are no longer cleanable. Glasses shelves soiled in bar area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of all ice machines soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles soiled throughout cook line. Floor heavily soiled in bar area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse stored in food storage room on cook line. Manager properly stored purse
Equipment in poor repair. Window station cooler has a torn gasket. Stand alone cooler next to oven has a torn gaskets.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Kitchen exterior door has a gap at the threshold. Daylight showing.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor in disrepair throughout kitchen. Hole in wall inside employee bathroom.
Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Pliers stored on condiment shelf in food storage room on cook line. Manager removed pliers from kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. White chest freezer on cook line has soiled gaskets. All coolers in bar area have soiled gaskets.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete floor inside main walk in cooler and food shore room at the end of the cook line near warewashing area.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves with rust inside both walk in coolers. Rust present inside glass cooler in bar area.
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.