Happy Taco Feliz

12553 N Main Street, Jacksonville, FL 32218

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: May 1, 2024

100

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Happy Taco Feliz has six inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on May 1, 2024. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water”, showing up two times.

Among Jacksonville restaurants, the typical score is 74; Happy Taco Feliz is comfortably above that bar. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

May 1, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 30, 2024

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Inside vehicle under triple sink, green garden hose used to connect water line. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

29-04-4

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live fly inside vehicle.

35A-02-6

High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. Vehicle has no water - operator believes water pump is not working correctly. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

27-12-4

Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cooking equipment in vehicle. Wall around and behind cooking equipment in vehicle. Wall under triple sink in kitchen.

36-73-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Back door open at beginning of inspection. Two front serving windows cannot be closed - windows are 3/4 coverings only. **Repeat Violation**

35B-14-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on prep counter across from cooking equipment. Phone moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle stored on cutting board in front of flip top cooler. Water bottle removed. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Oct 20, 2023

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 10 violations

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple sink sanitizer tested 0ppm. Manager added more chlorine sanitizer. Retested 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

22-42-4

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing chemical cleaner stored on food rack with canned foods and above to go items. Bottle moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Vehicle filled tank with black garden hose. Inside vehicle under triple sink, water lines connected with green garden hose.

29-04-4

High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. No water for vehicle. Tank refilled by manager. **Corrected On-Site**

27-12-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink has chemical bottle stored inside. Bottle removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. No license provided.

50-09-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food. **Repeat Violation**

13-03-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Back door kept open. Serving windows are only covering half of service opening. **Repeat Violation**

35B-14-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Shelf below grill is rusted. **Repeat Violation**

14-47-4

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under hand washing sink. Pipe under triple sink. **Repeat Violation**

29-11-4

Jun 22, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 10 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed

FL-27

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Nov 17, 2022

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Sep 17, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Happy Taco Feliz last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Happy Taco Feliz on file is from May 1, 2024. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Happy Taco Feliz?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Happy Taco Feliz.

How does Happy Taco Feliz compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

Happy Taco Feliz most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has Happy Taco Feliz's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Happy Taco Feliz have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Happy Taco Feliz means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Happy Taco Feliz inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Happy Taco Feliz is inspected around four times per year on average.

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