Jax Taco Mix
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026
100
Score
The health department has logged 12 inspections at Jax Taco Mix, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 13, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average for Jacksonville sits at 74, putting Jax Taco Mix on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
12
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Jan 13, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 8, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towels in direct contact with herbs and cheese in reach-in cooler across from pick up window. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-86-1
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded mozzarella, sour cream (47F-48F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from pick up window. Observed that left side door not fully closed due to the way the cheese was stored in cooler. Operator rearranged cheese so that door can close fully to chill both foods. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board in front of food warmers soiled/:stained.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink. Operator replenished paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed two employees food safety training certificates missing the CFM certificate #.
53B-10-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at hand wash sink or triple sink. Operator stated the water needs to run for awhile. Still no hot water after running water for more than 3-4 minutes. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed multiple clean pots stored on floor under shelf near food pick up window. **Repeat Violation**
24-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed handle on glass door reach-in cooler nearest door entry missing/ in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bucket with sauce stored on floor next to dry food storage shelf.
08B-38-4
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Observed,no valid license decal displayed on MFDV. Only decals available on exterior of MFDV are expired. **Repeat Violation**
50-03-4
41
Aug 11, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken wings (46F - Cold Holding) in glass door reach-in cooler below beverage machine. Also, raw beef (50F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from food pick up window. Operator unsure if door was not fully closed. Operator placed ice on both foods. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non food grade paper towel used as a liner in cut lettuce at reach-in cooler across from food pick up window.
14-86-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler and cutting board in front of hot holding table soiled/ stained. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink. Employee grabbed roll from above reach-in cooler across from food pick up window to replenish. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - 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. Establishment has time extension for open warning from inspection on May 14th.
53B-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee resonance belonging,stored on top of bucket with water next to beverage station. Employee removed purse. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple filters in hood above grill soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Only Expired decals on MFDV.
50-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap down middle of side by side doors at back door. Daylight able to come in through gap.
35B-01-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Multiple Clean pots stored on floor below triple sink. **Repeat Violation**
24-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle missing on glass door reach-in cooler below beverage machine.
14-11-5
41
May 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Threaded hose Bibb on exterior of MFDV missing a vacuum breaker.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at reach-in cooler on cook line soiled/ stained.
22-02-4
Intermediate - 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 for employee food safety training. Employee hired more than 60 days ago. Operator stated she had to order book. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filters in hood system above grill and stove soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Two large pots stored on floor under front counter near food pick up window.
24-07-4
64
Dec 19, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken wings (45F - Cold Holding); refried beans (45-46F - Cold Holding) in glass door reach-in cooler near mFDV entrance. Operator stated employees had items out during lunch rush. Operator stated she will discuss with employees to keep foods in cooler to chill. Also, cooked beef (45-48F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from food pick up window. Employee stated door was opened a lot during lunch. Operator stated she will ensure door stays closed to chill beef. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink. Employee replenished paper towels. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at reach-in cooler and in front of food warmer soiled/ stained. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Multiple large pots stored on floor under table and also not inverted. **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. No MFDV license # affixed to exterior of truck. Operator stated she will be getting the numbers today. **Repeat Violation**
50-04-4
64
Apr 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef stored above unwashed produce in glass door reach-in cooler across from dry food storage area. Operator removed raw beef to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect in kitchen area.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from serving window soiled/ stained.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink. Operator replenished paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean pots stored on floor under counters not inverted/ protected.
24-05-4
Basic - Clean-out cap missing from plumbing line. Cap for waste water tank missing.
29-24-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. License number not displayed on exterior of MFDV. **Repeat Violation**
50-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filters in hood above grill area soiled.
23-03-4
50
Oct 31, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over ready to eat salsa in glass door reach-in cooler next to hand wash sink. Operator removed raw beef to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing from threaded hose bibb on back exterior of truck on drivers side.
29-34-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. No license numbers affixed to exterior of MFDV
50-04-4
70
May 23, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 17, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 21, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator did not have probe thermometer
05-08-4
Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Back door when closed have gap around entire door.
35B-04-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jax Taco Mix last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jax Taco Mix on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jax Taco Mix?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Jax Taco Mix.
How does Jax Taco Mix compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Jax Taco Mix most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Jax Taco Mix's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jax Taco Mix have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Jax Taco Mix 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 Jax Taco Mix inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jax Taco Mix is inspected around three times per year on average.
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