Alien Taco
Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026
29
Score
Going back to 2022, Alien Taco has 12 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 27, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around five violations to closer to seven violations.
“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Jacksonville restaurant, which scores around 74. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
12
Inspections
5
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 27, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - 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. Both bar are and back of house dishmachine are chlorine sanitizing. Testing at 0ppm. After running multiple times retested at 50-100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed one flying insect in bar area. Observed one flying insect in mop sink hall. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler container of raw beef stored over container of cooked chicken. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Roasted garlic in walk in cooler dated 3.19.
01B-24-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker in incorrect location at mop sink, needs to be added to non chemical side of splitter. Person in charge over to correct location during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles at bar with debris accumulation. Right sided ice machine deflector plate with mold like substance buildup. Interior of steamer on right side cookline with debris accumulation.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at far left hand wash sink on cookline. Person in charge provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak at pipe under hand wash sink on far right cookline. Person in charge repaired during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
29-11-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Water standing at bottom of stand up reach in cooler next to stand up reach in freezer at cookline.
29-49-6
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee cutting avocados direct from case without washing first, and cutting through stickers. Person in charge spoke to employee. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-39-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. High touch surfaces such as exterior of bulk dry goods containers, door to walk in cooler with debris accumulation. Food debris accumulation on shelf holding clean dishware under warmers on far left side of cookline. Debris accumulation on shelf under steamer at cookline.
23-03-4
Basic - Floors walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Dust accumulation around vents in kitchen. Wall behind dishmachine with mold like substance accumulation. Standing water on floor at mop sink hallway. Person in charge began cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-73-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 2oz to go containers with no handle used as scoops in spices, in boba in walk in cooler. Person in charge began removing. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-01-5
29
Sep 19, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Two cans of salsa verde with dent on seam.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 4 flying insects in the far right side of the bar. Person in charge began killing. **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream stored in squeeze bottle with ice below sauce line at 63F. Person in charge states has been in ice for approximately 45mins. Person in charge added ice, moved to walk in cooler to rapidly chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice in warmer at 109-127F. Person in charge reheated to 170F. Chicken on line at warmer at 95F. Recommend holding on time. Person in charge time marked during inspection and will discard at the end of 4 hours. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels out at far left cook line hand wash sink. Person in charge provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. One employee working at establishment for 60+ days with a copy of his training.
53B-09-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper stored over tabletop fryer in kitchen. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-02-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall observed under dishmachine. Also, dust accumulation observed near vent on ceiling in kitchen.
36-24-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Unisex restrooms missing covered receptacles.
32-12-6
39
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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. Dishmachine testing at 0ppm chlorine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: Person in charge needs more time to coordinate repair. **Time Extended**
22-41-4
86
Mar 21, 2025
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical bottle stored on ice cream freezer. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At server line sour cream, tomatoes at 59F. Person in charge states has been out on line for 30 minutes. Recommend holding on time. Person in charge moved to reach in cooler. Sauces in squeeze bottles on ice at 70F made with cream. Person in charge moved to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Lamb and chicken cooling overnight in walk in cooler at 44-53F. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler raw shell eggs stored over case of Queso. Also, raw shrimp stored over cooked beef in walk in cooler on speed rack. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice in warmer at 129F. Lid removed at time of inspection. Person in charge began reheating. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - 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. Dishmachine testing at 0ppm chlorine. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Lamb, lamb, chicken cooling overnight in walk in cooler at 44-53F. Provided operator cooling handout. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03D-02-5
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel dispenser at server line not dispensing. Person in charge fixed during inspection. Missing paper towels at bar hand wash sink. Person in charge provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Establishment is non continuously cooking chicken and beef. No written procedure, not labeling items as raw, no temperature logs. **Repeat Violation**
03C-89-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards with staining on makeline and stand alone. Interior of microwave with debris buildup. Interior of make line reach in cooler with debris buildup. Can opener with debris buildup.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in kitchen blocked by fan on sink. Sanitizer bucket stored in hand wash sink by bar. Person in charge removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple open lid employee drinks on prep surfaces in kitchen. Person in charge began moving. **Corrective Action Taken**
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters with grease buildup. Exterior of bulk dry goods containers with debris buildup.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of single service items stored on floor in storage room upstairs. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
20
Dec 17, 2024
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Oct 16, 2024
Complaint Partial
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of CFM for owner, managers working longer than 30 days at establishment. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Some employees working longer than 60 days. **Warning**
53B-13-5
82
Aug 16, 2024
Complaint Full
8 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing vacuum breaker at non chemical side of splitter at mop sink.
29-42-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical stored on shelf with food products, person in charge moved to appropriate location.
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic oil made with roasted garlic at 73F left in kitchen overnight per person in charge. In stand up reach in cooler pork, beef at 46-48F. Observed pans of empanadas may be impeding airflow. Person in charge rapidly chilled to 38F. Sour cream at salsa station at 49F, cilantro cream sauce at 58F, moved items to time during inspection. Recoded time paperwork. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Garlic oil made with roasted garlic at 73F left in kitchen overnight per person in charge. Ranchero sauce in walk in cooler at 51F cooling overnight per person in charge.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. One #10 can of salsa verde with dent along seam. Also, beans in walk in cooler dated 7/28.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler raw shell eggs stored over packages of ready to eat cheese. Also, on speed rack raw shrimp stored over ready to eat chicken and beef. Person in charge rearranged during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live flying insect observed in kitchen. Person in charge killed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Ranchero sauce in walk in cooler overnight per person in charge at 51F.
03D-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Establishment par cooks pork, chicken, beef, then cools to 41F. Establishment has no written procedures. Provided DBPR form during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03C-89-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pot stored in hand wash sink. Pot was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple spray bottles with sanitizer per person in charge unlabeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed multiple cases of single service items stored on floor of dry storage located upstairs.
25-05-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Multiple pairs of tongs hung from handle of oven leaving food contact surface at knee level.
10-20-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall around piping at dishmachine. Hole in wall/ ceiling observed in dry storage located upstairs.
36-24-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed items stored on floor in walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink and employee lunch stored on prep table in kitchen. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Tape observed on ends of several utensils.
14-71-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Drain covers missing in mop sink closet at drains.
29-18-4
16
Jun 11, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door missing self closer.
35B-03-4
95
Sep 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
47
Apr 4, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - 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 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee used bare hands to place ready to eat fruit on a sandwich that was not being heated to 145F. Discussed with employee. Employee washed hands and put on gloves **Corrective Action Taken**
09-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced provolone cheese (45F - Cold Holding); house made quiche (45F - Cold Holding) in four door reach-in cooler next to kitchen entry door. Operator stated items were placed in cooler before lunch. Observed cooler had build up of ice around fans. Operator removed TCS foods from cooler and placed in walk-in-cooler to chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from grill soiled/ stained. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - 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
11-26-1
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Multiple food safety training certificates not original certificate. Certificates are photo copied.
53B-09-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at hand wash sink next to oven at closed end of cook line. Handle of faucet for hot water spun around without turning hot water on.
27-16-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Multiple pairs of tongs hanging from handle on stove. Operator removed tongs to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - 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. Four door reach-in cooler next to kitchen entry door unable to maintain temperature of 41F and below. Observed build up of ice around fan area and fan blowing warm air.
14-74-7
39
Nov 18, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - 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.
29-42-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Container of milk in bar area date marked 11/7 exceeded 7 days after opening container. See stop sale **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over ready to eat cream cheese in walk-in-cooler. Operator removed eggs to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ CFM Matt certificate expired 7/28/19
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at reach-in cooler across from stove soiled/ stained. Also, portable cutting boards in kitchen and also in bakery areas soiled/ stained. Also, two nozzles from soda dispenser at bag in box rack touching floor. Operator cleaned nozzles and properly stored. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Multiple employees food safety training certificates expired.
53B-14-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Back Interior of ice bin at soda dispensing machine soiled **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Two ceiling tiles missing/ set aside in ceiling in dry food storage area.
36-36-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored on pre table in kitchen. Also, employee beverage stored on top of dishwashing machine. Employees removed both beverages to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on two door at reach-in cooler near kitchen entry door torn
14-11-5
39
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Alien Taco last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Alien Taco on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Alien Taco?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Alien Taco.
How does Alien Taco compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Alien Taco most recently scored 29 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Alien Taco's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Alien Taco have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Alien Taco means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Alien Taco inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Alien Taco is inspected around four times per year on average.
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