TALKIN TACOS
4853 BIG ISLAND DR 9, Jacksonville FL 32246 · 904-240-0607
Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · 7 visits since March 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to public with an expired license. Operator license expired June 1, 2026 and under same ownership.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to public with an expired license. Operator license expired June 1, 2026 and under same ownership.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Multiple cleaning chemicals stored on shelf next to drink bottles in hall way. Employee properly stored
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at make table with stained
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee using pan to fill water from hand wash sink to fill steam table
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Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Dry cloth uses to store bunches of cilantro produce on top on prep table. Employee removed
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at make table with cut marks
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple reach in cooler gaskets soiled
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in mop bucket not hinged
Jan 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over ready to eat chicken in walk-in-cooler. Operator removed cooked chicken to properly store.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed two cutting boards on reach-in coolers on cook line soiled/ stained.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup without handle used to dispense sugar in prep area. Operator removed soufle cup.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf in prep area unable to properly air dry
Aug 11, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of medicine stored on dry food storage shelf next to can of vegetables. Operator removed medicine to properly store.
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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Observed hose not fully in bucket of sanitizer. Operator readjusted tube and reran and retested at 100ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. house made guacamole w/ cut tomatoes, house made pico (45F-46F - Cold Holding)in top of flip top reach-in cooler ne t to food warming table. Operator stated it may have been left open during lunch. Operator removed both foods and placed in bottom of reach-in cooler to chill.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing from non chemical side of splitter at mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards on reach-in coolers on cook line soiled/ stained.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink at end of cook line blocked by large pot on stove in front of hand wash sink and pan of meat on side and strainer inside basin of sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups without handles without handle used to dispense multiple sauce/ seasoning on cook line/ prep area. Operator removed source cups from foods.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Opened bag of cookies and bottle water in prep being eaten by employee. Operator discarded both.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf next to triple sink unable to properly air dry
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach-in cooler drawer below grill on right torn.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk-in-cooler soiled.
Mar 27, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 23, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority6 Intermediate4 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing from non chemical side of splitter at mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler at food pick up window soiled/ stained. Also, blade of can opener at prep area soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink next to triple sink used to store multiple pans. Operator removed pans from hand wash sink. Also, an employee used same hand wash sink to fill container with water. Operator discussed with employee sink is used only for handwashing.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels in unisex restroom across from storage cabinets. Operator replenished paper towels.
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. He stated he had it at his other location.
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 and operator had employees on duty read, sign and date employee health form.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored in storage cabinet in hall. Operator labeled spray bottle of glass cleaner.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup without handle used to dispense cookie crumbs. Operator removed souffle cup.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal belongings stored on shelf below prep table next to food and clean linen. Operator removed employee purse and phone to properly store.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf next to triple sink unable to properly air dry
Food stored on floor. Container of oil stored on floor in dry food storage area.
Aug 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator primed machine and reran a couple of cycles and retested at 100ppm
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. house made pico (45-46F - Cold Holding) in top of flip top reach-in cooler on side of kitchen. Operator stated the lid was opened during lunch. Operator stated he will keep lid closed to chill pico. Also, cooked chicken (44-45F - Cold Holding) in walk-in-cooler. Operator stated he pulled the pans of chicken out during lunch rush. Operator stated he will keep the pans of chicken in walk-in-cooler to chill.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored next to wrapped sleeves of single use to go cups. Operator removed spray bottle of bleach cleaner to properly store.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade of can opener soiled. Operator cleaned removed can opener and placed in triple sink to be washed. Also, cutting board at reach-in cooler across from grill soiled/ stained.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance on storage shelf next to mop sink. Operator labeled spray bottle of cleaner.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup without handle used to dispense guacamole and cookie crumbs. Operator removed souflee cup from both foods.
Food stored on floor. Container of oil stored on floor in dry food storage room. Operator removed oil to properly store.
Mar 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing from non chemical side of splitter at mop sink. Operator removed splitter at mop sink to avoid needing a vacuum breaker.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored on table across from mop sink. Operator labeled spray bottle of sanitizer.
Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing at mop sink.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf next to triple sink unable to properly air dry
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.