TACOS EL GUACHE
331 MARSH LANDING PKWY, Jacksonville FL 32250 · 904.660.5601
Last inspected Aug 4, 2026 · 12 visits since January 2024
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5 inspections within 37 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Observed establishment without written procedures on vomiting and diarrhea clean up. Inspector provided copy of written procedures on vomiting and diarrhea clean up.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Aug 4, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ ALVEAR ERASTO expired 7/7/2026
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Shredded chicken made Sunday
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No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Mar 18, 2026Inspection 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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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 without any kind of sanitizer available. Employee left and purchased chlorine for truck.
Food stored on floor. Observed box of cooking oil stored on floor of truck. Employee removed and stored properly.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gasket soiled with mold like substance.
Feb 5, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 4, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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No hot running water at three-compartment sink.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
Oct 16, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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No hot running water at three-compartment sink.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
Oct 8, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Establishment operating with no potable running water. Food truck with running water, manager went outside to turn on
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice 119f on stove, moved to reheat
No hot running water at three-compartment sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handsink next to triple sink no paper towels, manager provided napkins
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork in reach in cooler from previous day needs date marking
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 2 oz cup used as scooper in cheese
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Water in the bottom of 2 door flip top cooler
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottle with yellow substance inside manager states it's oil.
Mar 28, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw steak at 56F located in ice cooler. Manager placed ice on raw meat.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed soufflé cup without a handle in reach in cooler used to portion food. Manager removed and stored properly.
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed condensation draining on ground outside food truck from hose connected to food truck AC.
Employee food on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee food stored on top of steam table. Manager removed and stored properly.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food stored on floor. Observed container with cooking oil and spices stored on floor of cook line. Manager removed and stored properly.
Nov 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 25, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in stand alone cooler Cooked chicken (52F); Queso (50F - Cold Holding); Beef (49F - Cold Holding). Cooler has an ambient temperature of 39F. Manager explained he had the items out earlier to clean cooler.
Oct 24, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in stand alone cooler Cooked chicken (52F); Queso (50F - Cold Holding); Beef (49F - Cold Holding). Cooler has an ambient temperature of 39F. Manager explained he had the items out earlier to clean cooler.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed portion cup without handle in container containing salt. Manager removed portion cup from salt container.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed establishment without hand washing sign for employee hand washing station. Inspector provided hand washing sign for establishment.
Apr 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef (117-121F - Hot Holding), stored in steam table next to service window, place there approximately 1 hr ago after cooking. Manager reheating
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. New added grill blocking hand wash sink. Operator stated grill will be removed and got longer one instead to get rid of this old one
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bowl in hand wash sink. Moved by manager.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup bowl stored inside cheese container
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. To go containers stored below soap dispenser next to hand wash sink. Moved by manager.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled spray bottle with yellow solution grill surface next to food. Manager stated its cooking oil
Jan 25, 2024Inspection 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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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. Observed establishment without written procedures on vomiting and diarrhea clean up. Inspector provided copy of written procedures on vomiting and diarrhea clean up.
Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Observed Employee chewing gum while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Employee discarded gum.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Employee removed and stored properly.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed cut unwashed avocados with stickers still on them.
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.