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TAKERIA MIX

6680 POWERS AVE STE 108, Jacksonville FL 32217 · 904 338 9157

Last inspected Jul 24, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats120
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2612517
Grade history
AUG 24
NOV 24
JUL 25
NOV 25
JUL 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly in rear dry goods.
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

10 visits, newest first

Jul 24, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In makeline reach in cooler by dishmachine cheese, cheese, cut tomato, rice at 46-51F. Person in charge states items were moved to reach in cooler from walk in cooler 2 hours ago. Removed time/temperature control for safety items from unit. Also, pork and tripe moved from walk in cooler at 46F.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint/Return visit Jul 24, 2026 · In reach in cooler cheese, cut tomato at 55F. Person in charge states place in unit 3 hoirs ago. Person in charge discarded. No other time/temperature control for safety items in unit. States had unit looked at, will purchase new unit. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Person in charge unable to provide proof of CFM during inspection due to all expired.
Intermediate/53A-02-7/Warning/Return visit Jul 24, 2026 · Person in charge needs more time to obtain. Time Extended
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employee training expired at time of callback.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning/Return visit Jul 24, 2026 · Person in charge needs more time to obtain. Time Extended
Jul 23, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 6 high priority.

6 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed employee utilizing cut tortilla bag in direct contact with dough.
High priority/14-31-5
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license. license expired 6.1.26.
High priority/50-17-3
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk in cooler raw chorizo stored over raw intact meat. In walk in cooler no longer commercially packaged raw beef stored over no longer commercially packaged fries. Person in charge began rearranging.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrective Action Taken
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray hose at triple sink hangs lower than flood plain.
High priority/29-37-4
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In makeline reach in cooler by dishmachine cheese, cheese, cut tomato, rice at 46-51F. Person in charge states items were moved to reach in cooler from walk in cooler 2 hours ago. Removed time/temperature control for safety items from unit. Also, pork and tripe moved from walk in cooler at 46F.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed medicine stored on open wire shelf above packages of single service napkins.
High priority/41-10-4
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Person in charge unable to provide proof of CFM during inspection due to all expired.
Intermediate/53A-02-7/Warning
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Person in charge unable to provide probe thermometer.
Intermediate/05-08-4
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employee training expired at time of callback.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed staining on multiple porous ceiling tiles in kitchen. Also, observed several holes in the wall in kitchen area. Also, several tiles cracked at back kitchen area.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups at server line wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed grease on ground around grease receptacle outside back door.
Basic/33-20-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Plate around nozzle at coffee machine in bar area with debris accumulated.
Basic/23-03-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leak at pipe outside of back door. Also, observed utility sink outside of back door with standing water.
Basic/29-11-4/Repeat Violation
Nov 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 5, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
Show 16 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine chlorine 0 ppm. Supply Feeder not working.
High priority/22-41-4/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw fish in rear kitchen 46°. Per Person In Charge placed about 1 hr before. Item placed in ice.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen; fried chicken 100° in hot well. placed about 2 hrs ago. Hot holding Person In Charge reheated chicken to 180-190 °. (101F - Hot Holding)
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 5 employee with no Certified Food Manager onsite.
Intermediate/53A-05-6
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Leak on urinal faucet. Men's. Men's commode raw pork constantly running.
Basic/32-05-4
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's restroom door not self closing.
Basic/32-04-4
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Basic/23-24-4/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Black-like/ mold-like substance build up on some ceiling vents in kitchen.
Basic/36-34-5
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Missing cove molding by ice machine kitchen.
Basic/36-03-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee drink container cell phones on prep area. Moved by manager.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor by ice machine. Kitchen
Basic/36-22-4/Repeat Violation
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall damage by front line Hand Wash Sink.
Basic/36-24-5
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Soiled interior of kitchen oven.
Basic/22-08-4
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rusty shelves/ peeling paint in kitchen cool opposite grill.
Basic/14-33-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in base of reach in cooler. Prep line.
Basic/29-49-6
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe at under frontline Hand Wash Sink.
Basic/29-11-4
Jul 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 dented can.
High priority/01B-01-4
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine chlorine 0 ppm. Supply bucket empty. Replaced by manger. 100 ppm.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No Certified Food Manager with 4 Food service employees onsite.
Intermediate/53A-05-6
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at kitchen Hand Wash Sink. Replaced by manger.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Rice
Basic/23-24-4/Repeat Violation
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor by ice machine. Kitchen.
Basic/36-22-4/Repeat Violation
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Walk in freezer gaskets
Basic/14-36-5/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rusty shelves in reach in cooler. Cook line.
Basic/14-33-4/Repeat Violation
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak under frontline Hand Wash Sink.
Basic/29-11-4
Nov 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 6, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked chicken. 51°. Cooked vegetables. 50° Raw fish 52° shrimp. 52° (overnight temperatures).
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in cooler opposite grill : Cooked chicken. 51°. Cooked vegetables. 52°. (overnight temperatures) Raw fish. 52° shrimp. 52° (overnight temperatures).
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice, chicken, with no date mark. Multiple in reach in cooler. Made few days ago.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Basic/23-24-4/Repeat Violation
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. Foods at above 41°. Cooked chicken. 51°. Cooked vegetables. 52°. (overnight temperatures) Raw fish. 52° shrimp. 52° (overnight temperatures). Torn gaskets, insulation on cooler opposite grill, unit by kitchen entrance.
Basic/14-74-7/Warning
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Broken cove molding. Kitchen, Rear dry goods.
Basic/36-03-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor under rear table by end of Dish machine line near exit door.
Basic/36-22-4
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Torn gaskets, insulation on cooler opposite grill, unit by kitchen entrance.
Basic/14-36-5
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled drawer cooler. Cookline.
Basic/22-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rusty shelves in cooler in kitchen by entrance.
Basic/14-33-4
Aug 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly in rear dry goods.
High priority/35A-02-6
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Multiple in kitchen
Basic/23-24-4
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Damaged ceil8 g tiles by rear of Dish machine line.
Basic/36-32-5
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Soiled interior of oven.
Basic/22-08-4
Stored food not covered. Uncovered cut limes at frontline. Moved by manager.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Minor leak at Hand Wash Sink by prep line.
Basic/29-11-4
Feb 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Beans 110°. Ground beef 112°. Fried chicken 100°. All items reheated to 175°-180°. Items were placed about 1 pm
High priority/03B-01-6
No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap dispenser not functioning at men's restroom.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Men's restroom door left open. Closed by manager.
Basic/32-02-4
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. No self closing mechanism on men's restroom door.
Basic/32-04-4
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Damaged ceiling tiles in kitchen and Dish Machine line and rear storage.
Basic/36-32-5
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water 77°. Kitchen. Moved by manager.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocado not adequately washed before prep. Old labels still on.
Basic/08B-39-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 1 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen.
Basic/21-12-4
Aug 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Heavily Soiled probe thermometer. Cleaned by manager.
High priority/22-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Kitchen.
Basic/23-24-4/Repeat Violation
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Missing cove molding by Dish Machine area.
Basic/36-03-4
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food service employees with bracelets/ large jewelry.
Basic/13-07-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Soiled interior of oven.
Basic/22-08-4
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Far kitchen door with no self closing mechanism.
Basic/35B-03-4
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rusty shelves in kitchen cooler.
Basic/14-33-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled can in dry goods area.
Basic/02D-01-5

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.