Mr Taco
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026
86
Score
The health department has logged 12 inspections at Mr Taco, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 20, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 10 violations each, up from closer to eight violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “ceiling not smooth” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Mr Taco's latest score of 86 sits above the Jacksonville average of 74. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 20, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing back flow preventer on outside bib near back door on water tank device with attached water hose **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: Still the same **Time Extended**
29-34-4
86
Feb 17, 2026
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw prep pork stored over sauces in upright reach in cooler. Raw prep shrimp stored over bottle of sauces in reach in cooler. Employee properly stored all items **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw prep frozen meat stored in direct contact inside non food grade bag in reach in freezer. Employee properly stored **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. In use dish machine not sanitizing and reading at 0ppm. Manager setting up three compartment sink and having technician to come inspect dish machine. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-45-4
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. In use dish machine not sanitizing and reading at 0ppm. Manager setting up three compartment sink and having technician to come inspect dish machine. **Warning**
22-49-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing back flow preventer on outside bib near back door on water tank device with attached water hose **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Raw fish stored in kitchen hand wash sink during preparation. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator using quaternary sanitizing at front bar area but does not have test strips
16-37-1
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean plates not inverted on dry storage rack in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee at wait station in kitchen preparing food with watch on wrist
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler with torn gasket. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor on cook line **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of jug oil stored on floor on cook line.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven door handle **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cook line reach in cooler gaskets are soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back kitchen door with broken door hinge **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Some foods in walk in cooler not covered **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Over to go dry storage area in back kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
23
Jan 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink with knife stored inside. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored on floor in mop closet
42-01-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw frozen chicken stored thawing at room temperature in prep sink. Employee turn on water over food **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Salt and garlic season on shelf not covered **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior microwave with food debris
22-08-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven door **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cooking equipment with black build up
36-73-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back kitchen door with gap under door showing day light. Back kitchen door not self closing
35B-01-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler with torn gasket **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee Bluetooth speaker stored over prep table in kitchen area
40-06-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean plates on dry storage rack not inverted **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Over to go dry storage area in back kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Exterior microwave under handle with food debris build up
23-24-4
50
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw prep chicken stored over cut lettuce in walk in cooler shelf. Raw shell eggs stored over produce in walk in cooler. All items properly stored **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 3 pans of frijoles (56-60F - Cooling); 1 pan cooked beef (46-51F - Cooling); 1 pan cooked chicken and 1 pan cooked pork (47-51F - Cooling), all stored in walk in cooler from overnight with no additional preparation done today as per employee and manager. All items stored in deep metal pan and some covered with lid. Stop sale issued. Employee discarded **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 3 pans of frijoles (56-60F - Cooling); 1 pan cooked beef (46-51F - Cooling); 1 pan cooked chicken and 1 pan cooked pork (47-51F - Cooling), all stored in walk in cooler from overnight with no additional preparation done today as per employee and manager. All items stored in deep metal pan and some covered with lid. Stop sale issued. Employee discarded **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. 3 pans of frijoles (56-60F - Cooling); 1 pan cooked beef (46-51F - Cooling); 1 pan cooked chicken and 1 pan cooked pork (47-51F - Cooling), all stored in walk in cooler from overnight with no additional preparation done today as per employee and manager. All items stored in deep metal pan and some covered with lid. Stop sale issued. Employee discarded
03D-15-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At kitchen hand wash sink. Employee provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Over dry storage shelf in kitchen area near manager office **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile over dry storage area with water damage
36-32-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Stored clean plates on kitchen storage rack not inverted
24-05-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food with watch on wrist **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler with torn gasket
14-11-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Several pans of food stored uncovered in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven door handle **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters with grease build up
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo catering pans on shelf at dry storage not inverted
25-06-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of food stored on floor in walk in cooler. Soda box bib stored on floor
08B-38-4
32
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Produce stored in direct contact inside nonfood grade bag in walk in cooler. Employee properly stored **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with yellow solution unlabeled on floor near warehouse washing area. Employee stated it's degreaser
41-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White granulated substance stored under prep table not labeled. Employee label it sugar **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple foods in walk in cooler uncovered
08B-12-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food with watch on wrist
13-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored next to clean equipment on shelf Employee Bluetooth speaker stored over prep table in kitchen
40-06-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Over dry storage area in kitchen
36-37-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Sticker label on clean equipment on clean equipment rack. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in coolers with soiled gaskets
23-03-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tong on oven door
10-20-4
52
Oct 24, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 22, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water temperature at hand wash sink and in entire establishment at 76F. Operator having gas company to come out to put propane **Warning**
27-16-4
90
Feb 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. three containers of 6 qt queso and one containers of 4 qt rice and two containers of 3 qt cooked habanero salsa and one container of 6qt frijoles and one container of 6 qt cooked chicken (45-54F - Cooling), all stored in walk in cooler from over night with no additional preparation as per employee. All covered with lids and observed condensation under lid. Stop sale issued. Employee discarding. five containers of 6 qt queso and six container of 6qt frijoles (46-52F - Cooling), all stored from overnight as per employee with no additional preparation in other unapproved storage building not on plans in unit 205 with stored food, equipments and coolers. All covered with lids and observed condensation under lid. Stop sale issued. Employee not discarding any food during inspection but says manager says who is not present to do it later. Operator voluntarily not opening restaurant for customers at 11am scheduled open time. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: Still the same. Operator did not discarded any of the stored sale food mentioned on inspection in both the restaurant walk in cooler and in other unapproved storage building not on plans in unit 205 with stored food, equipments and coolers. **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/. Operator has other unapproved storage building not on plans in unit 205 with stored food, equipments, coolers, two walk in coolers, three compartment sinks, ice machine, hand wash sinks, restrooms and dry storage in the same plaza next door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: Still the same **Time Extended**
51-16-7
78
Oct 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In walk in cooler 4 qt container cooked beef and 2 qt container of queso with date marked 9-27-23 and 3 qt container of frijoles with date marked 9-29-23 on shelf. Validated with manager on correct label date on all containers. Stop sale issued. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-11: In walk in cooler 2 qt container cooked habaneros sauce with date marked 10-4-23. Validated with person in charge on correct label date on all containers. Stop sale issued. **Admin Complaint**
01B-13-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. In walk in cooler 4 qt container cooked beef and 2 qt container of queso with date marked 9-27-23 and 3 qt container of frijoles with date marked 9-29-23 on shelf. Validated with manager on correct label date on all containers. Stop sale issued. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-11: In walk in cooler 2 qt container cooked habaneros sauce with date marked 10-4-23. Validated with person in charge on correct label date on all containers. Stop sale issued. **Admin Complaint**
02C-01-5
74
Nov 21, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 14, 2022
Routine - Food
9 critical violations. 7 major violations. 18 minor violations.
View 34 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. shredded cheese (60F - Cold Holding), stored in make table flip top reach in cooler, place there from walk in cooler at 10am as per person in charge . Employee place in walk in cooler 2. raw pork (52F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding), stored in make table flip top reach in cooler, place there from walk in cooler at 10am as per person in charge . **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Container of cook pork with date mark 7-6-22 in bottom reach in make table cooler. Verified with employee on correct date. Stop sale issued **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee with glove on one hand handle raw beef and than handle single service to go containers without washing hands. Reviewed with person in charge **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Missing sneeze guard on one side of condiments customer buffer area with exposed condiments with no lids. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08B-01-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Container of cook pork with date mark 7-6-22 in bottom reach in make table cooler. Verified with employee on correct date. Stop sale issued **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw prep pork stored over cook pork in bottom reach in cooler. Employee properly stored **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed flying insects in restaurant: One flying insect at front counter hand wash sink area Two flying insects in back kitchen area. Two flying insects in dining room area Back kitchen door left open resulting in flying insects entering **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee wash hands with no soap and with cold water for less than 10-15 seconds **Warning**
12A-17-4
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee began working preparing food without washing hands **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-16-4
Intermediate - 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. Person in charge unable to provide proof of any employee training for employees hired over 60 days **Warning**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee wash hands in three compartment sink area **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Empty sanitizer bucket stored in front line hand wash sink. Bucket removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At kitchen hand wash sink **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Employee training certificates missing date of birth
53B-10-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with clear liquid unlabeled under prep table in kitchen below microwave. Employee stated it's bleach **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/ at all employee hand wash sink and entire establishment. Hot water heater appears not to be working and is cold. Water temperature at 86F **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine shield with black mold like substance on interior **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Few ceiling tiles in kitchen not smooth **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 1. Ceiling tile in kitchen with water damage 2. Ceiling tile above walk in cooler with water damage **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean utensils stored in dirty bin with water on dry storage rack **Warning**
24-06-4
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. Make table reach in cooler with both door with exposed insulation **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at make table with excessive cut marks **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee open bottle water stored on make table prep table next to food. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee prep food on cook line with wrist band **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1. Walk in cooler with torn gasket 2. Make table reach in cooler with torn gasket **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Walk in cooler floor in disrepair **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk in cooler floor not smooth **Warning**
36-11-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. 1. Wall in disrepair behind container bin of stored chips 2. Wall in disrepair behind hand wash sink on front line **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on side of ice machine on soiled surface **Warning**
10-12-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. 1. In walk in cooler 2. In reach cooler at make table **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters with grease build up **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in make table cooler on cook line
29-49-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves with rust **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-17-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mr Taco last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mr Taco on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mr Taco?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling not smooth” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Mr Taco.
How does Mr Taco compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Mr Taco most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Mr Taco's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Mr Taco have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mr Taco 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 Mr Taco inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mr Taco is inspected around three times per year on average.
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