TACOS EL BUEN
8720 BEACH BLVD, Jacksonville FL 32216 · 904-710-3839
Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 6 visits since March 2024
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DEC 24
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AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
4 inspections trending down, 19 points off where it started.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese stored in fliptop above fill line at 48F. Person in charge moved to unit below holding temperature. Jamaica and horchata at 47F. Retemped at 42F by end of inspection.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Aug 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Operator washed and rinsed dishes only, explained to her
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs on shelf above cooked meat, operator rearranged upright cooler
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice made here yesterday mid day
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Containers for food on top shelf
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened employee drink in reach in cooler
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave with build up inside
Stored food not covered. Sugar on shelf, covered by operator
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powders in bulk containers, operator stated it's sugar and salt
Apr 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 8866 BAYMEADOWS RD, Jacksonville — this licence has since moved.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In white reach in cooler pan of raw chorizo stored over prepped pineapple. Person in charge began rearranging.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese stored in fliptop above fill line at 48F. Person in charge moved to unit below holding temperature. Jamaica and horchata at 47F. Retemped at 42F by end of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Asada, asada 93-100F. Jalepeno 84F. Items sitting out in truck at room temperature. Recommend holding hot at 135F or above, or on time. Provided time paperwork to operator during inspection. Person in charge reheated to 165+ during inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed item stored in hand wash sink. Item was removed.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water at sink only 73F. Hot water heater was unplugged. Person in charge plugged back in and water reached 85F during inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of bulk dry goods stored on the floor in truck.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Missing hood filters, stored in cabinet under cooktop.
Jan 8, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 8866 BAYMEADOWS RD, Jacksonville — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 27, 2024Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
Recorded at 8866 BAYMEADOWS RD, Jacksonville — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator unable to provide any proof of manager certification and no other certified manager employed at this establishment
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 any proof of employees food handler training
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 has 2 employees with no proof of form
Dec 26, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
Recorded at 8866 BAYMEADOWS RD, Jacksonville — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing of wastewater at an unapproved location. Observed MFDV with grey water hose connected from food truck and being run along grass area and dispensing into drain field
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink with pans stored inside. Employee removed
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator unable to provide any proof of manager certification and no other certified manager employed at this establishment
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 any proof of employees food handler training
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 has 2 employees with no proof of form
Food stored on floor. Jug oil stored on floor
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. No license number in exterior
Mar 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 8866 BAYMEADOWS RD, Jacksonville — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed establishment has no splash bleach on site during inspection.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood filters have not yet been installed during inspection.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Self closer missing from back door.
No portable fire extinguisher present. For reporting purposes only. No fire extinguisher present during inspection. Person in charge states will have by end of week.
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