TAQUERIA MARTINEZ
3546 ST JOHN BLUFF RD S, UNIT 103, Jacksonville FL 32218
Last inspected Feb 25, 2025 · 10 visits since August 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
OCT 23
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DEC 24
≈ ERRATIC
4 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing of wastewater at an unapproved location. Observed food truck with attached hose to grey water bib with valve turned on and hose is lying in drain area with evidence of sewage water on ground.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2025000482 | Sep 24, 2024 | Mar 31, 2025 | $800 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Feb 25, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Observed: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. At today’s callback 2/25/2025 : no proof of any food manager certification available. ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT RECOMMENDED.
Dec 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
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.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of food manager certification.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips available.
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. No proof of any employee 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.
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Torn gasket to reach in cooler / make table.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers. Dray rack.
Sep 30, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 24, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 13 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing of wastewater at an unapproved location. Observed food truck with attached hose to grey water bib with valve turned on and hose is lying in drain area with evidence of sewage water on ground.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Multiple cooked and raw meat foods stored inside and in direct contact of non-food grade bag in reach in coolers and in steam table
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw prep beef stored over bread in reach in cooler. Employee properly stored
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese (60F - Cold Holding); sour cream (49F - Cold Holding), stored in make table reach in cooler near window. Employee said left out for few minutes and place back in unit.
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. Provided operator with Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events handout
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One food handler employee with no proof of training after 60 days of hire
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. One food handler employee with no proof of form
Self-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Operator unable to provide proof of commissary and says he get water from Walmart
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup with no handle in salad in reach in cooler
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 11 total dead roaches on food truck in following areas: 3 dead inside clear door of microwave interior 8 dead on floor under prep table and reach in coolers
Equipment in poor repair. Make table reach in cooler next to window with torn gasket
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under single door reach in cooler that is not working with no stored tcs foods inside unit
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. No mobile decal number posted
Jun 13, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
Recorded at 11150 LEM TURNER RD, Jacksonville — this licence has since moved.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In stand up reach-in cooler across from flattop, raw gizzards and shell eggs stored over sour cream. Operator stated items are personal and moved to bottom shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top reach-in cooler, sour cream (60F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (47F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); cheese (53F - Cold Holding). Cooler left open during lunch. Ambient temperature 39f on inspector thermometer. Cut tomato and cut lettuce retemp after 30 minutes at 43f.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steam table next to flat top, chicken (129F - Hot Holding); pork (117F - Hot Holding). Steam table turned off, operator turned on.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Multiple pots and pans in handwash sink. Operator removed all.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink. Operator supplied napkins.
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches at handwash sink.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Window open at arrival for inspection and during inspection, no customers served.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing in sink with no running water.
Mar 14, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
Recorded at 11150 LEM TURNER RD, Jacksonville — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No proof of any certified food manager.
No plan review submitted and approved - additional trailer added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Vehicle uses a secondary vehicle for storage of dry goods and refrigerated/frozen items. This vehicle is mobile.
Jan 8, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
Recorded at 11150 LEM TURNER RD, Jacksonville — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No proof of any certified food manager.
No plan review submitted and approved - additional trailer added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Vehicle uses a secondary vehicle for storage of dry goods and refrigerated/frozen items. This vehicle is mobile.
Oct 24, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
Recorded at 11150 LEM TURNER RD, Jacksonville — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No proof of any certified food manager.
No plan review submitted and approved - additional trailer added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Vehicle uses a secondary vehicle for storage of dry goods and refrigerated/frozen items. This vehicle is mobile.
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. No proof of any employee food handler training.
Oct 20, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 26 violations recorded, 7 high priority.
Recorded at 11150 LEM TURNER RD, Jacksonville — this licence has since moved.
7 High priority10 Intermediate9 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Beans stored on prep counter began cooling approximately 2.5 hours prior 89F. Beans discarded. Cooked beef stored in reach in cooler by front counter began cooling approximately 4 hours prior 101F. Beef discarded. See stop sale.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Cooked beans stored on prep counter began cooling approximately 2.5 hours prior 89F. Beans discarded. See stop sale. Cooked beef stored in reach in cooler by front counter began cooling approximately 4 hours prior 101F. Beef discarded. See stop sale.
Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Employee using hand washing sink dried hands on pants - no towels were present. Employee re-washed hands correctly with towels provided.
Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee eating on prep line, placed food at front counter, and immediately began storing pan of beef on grill without washing hands. Person in Charge coached employee on proper hand washing procedures.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler across from grill, raw chicken stored over cooked beef. Items moved and stored correctly.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touching service window and accepting payment with gloved hands and immediately prepared drinks handling unwrapped to go items without washing hands. Person in Charge coached employee on proper hand washing procedures.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Insecticide can stored on dry food storage shelf in storage trailer. Can moved and stored correctly.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. In reach in cooler across from grill, milk opened four days prior not marked. Product dated.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands off on triple sink. Person in Charge coached employee on proper hand washing procedures.
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. No written plan available. Inspector emailed Form 5030-104.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink was storage area for clean utensils.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No proof of any certified food manager.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Test kit provided was comprised - all strips are wet.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink has no towels. Towels provided.
No plan review submitted and approved - additional trailer added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Vehicle uses a secondary vehicle for storage of dry goods and refrigerated/frozen items. This vehicle is mobile.
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. No proof of any employee 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. No proof for any employee.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license could not be provided.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee eating on prep line. Employee stopped and took food outside vehicle to eat.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Dishwasher is not utilizing sanitizer step (only washing and rinsing). Inspector coached employee on proper ware washing procedures.
Food stored on floor. In storage trailer, onions, rice and chiles stored on floor.
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Decal not displayed.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Rear exit door was kept open.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reach in cooler and reach in freezer in storage trailer.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Last inspection could not be provided.
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go cups stored on floor in storage trailer.
Aug 21, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
Recorded at 11150 LEM TURNER RD, Jacksonville — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No manager certification for any manager foe establishment.
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.