Dos Vatos Tacos
Last inspected: Oct 17, 2025
70
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Dos Vatos Tacos, the earliest from 2022. Dos Vatos Tacos was last inspected on Oct 17, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
Among Neptune Beach restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
70
May 13, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Observed spray bottle containing window cleaner without label. Manager placed label on spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-21-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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/. Observed establishment completed a remodel without plans approved, added Dish machine, and relocated mop sink. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
78
Aug 23, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live roaches behind stand alone cooler at entrance of kitchen. Observed 1 live roach on cook line under reach in cooler. Observed 1 live roach on wall behind white chest cooler in kitchen. Observed 1 live roach on the side wall next to expo cooler. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-17: Observed total of 3 live roaches. Observed 2 live roaches in kitchen. Observed 1 live roach on cook line. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-17: Observed 1 live roach in dining area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 5 dead roaches throughout kitchen. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-17: Observed total of 4 dead roaches. 2 dead roaches in kitchen area. 1 dead roach in hallway. 1 dead roach on cook line. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-17: Observed 5 dead roaches throughout kitchen. **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
82
Jun 14, 2024
Complaint Partial
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 6-1-2024. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-13: Still the same at callback **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-14: Still the same at callback **Time Extended**
50-17-3
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach in kitchen near prep table. Manager killed and discarded from premises. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-13: Observed 1 live roach at 3 compartment sink area . **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-14: Observed total of 6 live roaches. Observed 3 live roaches behind stand alone cooler at entrance of kitchen. Observed 1 live roach on cook line under reach in cooler. Observed 1 live roach on wall behind white chest cooler in kitchen. Observed 1 live roach on the side wall next to expo cooler. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed total of 11 dead roaches throughout kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-13: Observed 1 dead roach in storage are. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-14: Observed 5 dead roaches throughout kitchen. **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
70
Feb 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one fly in stand alone cooler. Manager killed and discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed in reach flip top cooler House made Cream sauce made with milk ,sour cream and mayonnaise dated 2-10-2024. See stop sale Observed in stand alone cooler Vegetable soup and Tortilla soup dated and made on 2-10-2024. See stop sale Observed garlic chili sauce with heat added dated 2-12-2024. Observed Freestyle steak cooked on 2-10-2024.See stop sale **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-24-5
Intermediate - 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 for vomiting and diarrhea clean up. Inspector provided copy of written procedures on vomiting and diarrhea clean up. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed chopper in kitchen soiled. Manager stated he will remove as they do not use chopper. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some of the employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Required employee training expired for some of the employees. **Repeat Violation**
53B-05-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor near 3 compartment sink, and mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple floor tiles in disrepair throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Employee removed in use towel from cutting board. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filters over grill area deeply soiled.
23-03-4
45
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
37
Aug 31, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in preparation area have grooves with black marks
14-09-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored over oven handles in a manner that does not properly protect the food contact surface.
10-20-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal cell phone and lip gloss in food service area behind bar.
40-06-5
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dos Vatos Tacos last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dos Vatos Tacos on file is from Oct 17, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
How does Dos Vatos Tacos compare to other restaurants in Neptune Beach?
Dos Vatos Tacos most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is about the same as the Neptune Beach average of 72.
Has Dos Vatos Tacos' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dos Vatos Tacos have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Dos Vatos Tacos means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Dos Vatos Tacos inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dos Vatos Tacos is inspected around three times per year on average.
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