TACOS DONA MARIA 2
12192 BEACH BLVD SUITE 3, Jacksonville FL 32246 · 904.333.3607
Last inspected Jan 21, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect in bar area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jan 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee come into kitchen from outside and put on gloves to work with food without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee and employee washed hands.
Live, small flying insects found Observed=ed one flying insect next to clean plate storage and one flying insect in bar area. Operator killed both flying insects.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray can containing toxic substance stored on shelf next to dry food storage area. Operator removed can of WD40 to properly store.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on reach-in cooler on cook line soiled/ stained.
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Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at hand wash sink across from soda machine in front service area.
Food stored on floor. Observed container of oil stored on floor in dry food storage area. Operator removed container of oil to properly store.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed objectionable odor in triple sink area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior and shelving of reach-in cooler next to reach in deep freezer at end of cook line soiled.
Sep 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 25, 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. Operator unable to provide proof of employee food safety training.
Jul 24, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in reach-in glass door cooler in kitchen area. Operator removed raw beef to properly store.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. house made cream sauce, house made salsa (45F-46F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler next to stove. Operator stated sauces went in cooler when they opened. Operator removed both sauces and placed in nearby reach-in cooler to chill. Also, queso cheese (47F - Cold Holding). Operator thinks employee may have left it out of cooler briefly. Operator stated he will keep cheese in cooler to chill.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler next to stove soiled/ stained.
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. Operator unable to provide proof of employee food safety training.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towels unable to dispense at hand wash sink at cook line. Operator unjammed paper towels.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple Unlabeled Spray bottles containing toxic substance stored under counter at POS and near triple sink. Operator labeled three spray bottles of cleaners.
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. Reach-in cooler next to stove unable to maintain temperature of 41F and below. Ambient temperature 45F-46F. Observed mass of ice in back near fan and water in bottom of reach-in cooler.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf near triple sink and stacked cups at soda machine unable to properly air dry
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on ice machine torn.
Food stored on floor. Container of oil stored on floor in non working walk-in-cooler.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cut avocados not washed prior to preparation. Sticker still adhered to avocado.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of glass door reach-in cooler and reach-in cooler next to stove have accumulation of soil residue
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach-in cooler next to stove.
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Propane tank stored in non working walk-in-cooler.
Jan 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority7 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked beef (51F - Cooling) prepared last night unable to cool to 41F within 6 hours. Stop Sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. mozzarella cheese (46F - Cold Holding) in top of flip top reach-in cooler across from gyro machine. Operator stated cheese was placed in cooler less than an hour ago. Operator closed lid to help chill cheese.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Container of milk opened Tuesday, not date marked. Employee date marked milk
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards at reach-in coolers on cook line soiled/ stained. Blade of slicer at prep area soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink next to kitchen entry door used for dumping. Evidence of ice and beverage in sink. Employee cleaned out hand wash sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink near kitchen entry door.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator unable to provide a probe thermometer. He stated he has one on order that is expected soon.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink near triple sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored under POS at front counter. Operator labeled spray bottle of sanitizer.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls without handles used to dispense rice in dry food storage area.
Food stored on floor. Container of oil stored on floor in storage room that was once a walk-in-cooler. Also, plastic container with chips inside stored on floor near dry food storage area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of glass door reach-in cooler near cook line soiled. Also, interior of reach-in freezer at end of cook line soiled.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw meat being thawed at room temperature at triple sink, at gyro machine and at prep table. Discussed with operator.
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Two propane tanks larger than 2.7 stored in kitchen/ prep areas.
Apr 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 29, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority9 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of jalapenos in dry food storage area dented at top rim of can. Stop Sale.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flying insects in kitchen area near reach-in cooler and reach in freezer.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Spray can of Raid for household use only stored on shelf between hand wash sink and ice machine. Operator removed can of Raid.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef stored over unwashed produce in glass door reach-in cooler at end of cookline area. Operator removed raw beef to properly store. Also, frozen chicken not commercially packaged stored above raw beef in reach in deep freezer in prep area. Operator removed raw chicken to properly store.
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. Blade of can opener and tomato wedger in prep area soiled.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink between cookline and warewashing blocked by steamtable/ make table. Operator stated they will move the table down to clear path for hand wash sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink next to kitchen entry door used to fill water pitcher.
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Operator unable to provide proof of Certified food manager certification. Operator stated she took them home.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink next to kitchen entry door and no paper towels at hand wash sink in warewashing area. Operator replenished paper towels at both hand wash sinks.
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. Operator unable to provide proof of employee food safety training. Operator stated she took them home.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator unable to provide proof that employees are informed of reporting symptoms related to food borne illnesses to person in charge. Distributed health form to operator during this inspection. Operator had employees working sign form.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored on chemical shelf. Operator labeled spray bottles of bleach.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice bin next to soda bag in box soiled.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled around equipment in prep are! Cookline, warewashing area, and kitchen area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cookline soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach-in cooler on cookline and fridge in prep area soiled.
Oct 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect in bar area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mixer in kitchen used to make tamales soiled.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink at entrance of kitchen. Manager provided paper towels for hand sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor behind stove soiled. Manager stated they are scheduled to clean today.
Food stored on floor. Observed flour in walk-in cooler stored on floor. Walk-in cooler not working used for storage only. Manager moved flour and stored properly.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield cracked in ware washing area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gasket soiled on cook line.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed large container of flour without label. Manager placed label on container.
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.