Ocean Street Tacos / Ocean Street Tequila
Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026
25
Score
Ocean Street Tacos / Ocean Street Tequila has been inspected nine times since 2022. On Jan 26, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around 13 violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used”, showing up four times.
By comparison, the average Jacksonville facility scores 74, putting Ocean Street Tacos / Ocean Street Tequila on the weaker side. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 26, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
25
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
29
Jan 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. +200 ppm chlorine in bucket, test strip turned white with a blue line, employee made new solution, 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaner hanging by soda syrup, employee moved cleaner, also at ocean bar side **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. For bucket
16-33-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clue substance by triple sink, windex by employee **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Bathroom facility not located on the same floor as the food establishment.
32-01-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Ladies restroom in ocean bar **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Ladies restroom in ocean bar **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn in prep cooler **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar outside, emailed one **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan in kitchen
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Paint peeling in a couple of areas in kitchen
36-30-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Base of faucet in triple sink
29-11-4
37
Jul 31, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
22
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 15, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 11 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 28 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee washed dishes then got a cutting board and raw fish, explained to him and he washed hands **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Knife was only washed and rinsed, explained to him **Warning**
22-45-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces sanitized with a quaternary ammonium solution not exposed to the sanitizer solution for at least 30 seconds. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dipped bowl in only, explained to him **Warning**
22-50-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Milk in bar cooler
01B-24-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 48-50f pasta and cheese in prep cooler, relocated by employee, milk 50f in bar cooler, employee discarded it **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucet outside by bar
29-34-4
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Reading 38f but my probe is reading 48f, milk is 50f
05-05-4
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. Emailed one
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Mgr here for a year, schedule for 3/13
53A-04-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar outside **Repeat Violation**
31B-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. For employee that could not find certificate **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in kitchen and hand sink at outside bar, employee placed some **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
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. One bar tender that scoops chips, couldn't find it on phone
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened last Thursday, discarded **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Bar tender posted one, undercooks steak if requester **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand sink at at bar next door ocean stree tequila **Warning**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Bar outside
31B-05-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In walk in cooler
51-11-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In ladies restroom, in ocean street tequila
32-12-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on prep table, employee moved it **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Bar tender poured chips, explained to him **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Missing wood cover, door frame in kitchen
36-24-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Employee removed it **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar outside and in restrooms in ocean street tequila **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan in kitchen and shelves in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep area, employee placed it in bucket **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar, labeled by mgr **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
8
Sep 25, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Grabbed raw steak then grabbed plate to put tortilla, explain pad to him and he washed hands, discarded plate **Corrected On-Site**
12A-12-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two flies in kitchen
35A-02-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemicals above portioned cups, mgr moved them **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened a couple of days ago, bar, employee wrote date on **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container in hand sink, employee removed it **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink by cook line, also at bar, employee placed some **Corrected On-Site**
31B-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. For one new employee here
11-26-1
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table, employee discarded it **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On guacamole
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Has old one
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Above prep reach in cooler, employee moved it **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook has watch and bracelet **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook cooking
13-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook cooking **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. For cheese, cracked lid, reach in cooler
14-38-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In prep unit
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In both restrooms **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Portioned cups in box at bar, mgr placed them on shelf **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powder in bulk container, mgr wrote name on
02D-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves in walk in cooler
23-03-4
22
Apr 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing back flow preventer on water hose bib spigot on wall in outside bar area
29-34-4
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. Provided operator with Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events handout **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
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. Discussed and provided the Employee Health Reporting Agreement form during the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Two employees training certificates missing date of birth
53B-10-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food with bracelet on wrist
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food with no hair restraint Employee with facial beard prep food in kitchen with no beard guard **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler with torn gasket
14-11-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In employees restroom. Provided hand wash sign to operator **Warning**
31B-04-4
52
Aug 11, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly in kitchen area
35A-02-6
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. No beard guard on employee preparing food items **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall near walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Ice bucket stored on floor in bar area
10-14-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on Fans in the walk in cooler
23-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ocean Street Tacos / Ocean Street Tequila last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ocean Street Tacos / Ocean Street Tequila on file is from Jan 26, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ocean Street Tacos / Ocean Street Tequila?
Across the inspection record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Ocean Street Tacos / Ocean Street Tequila.
How does Ocean Street Tacos / Ocean Street Tequila compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Ocean Street Tacos / Ocean Street Tequila most recently scored 25 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Ocean Street Tacos / Ocean Street Tequila's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ocean Street Tacos / Ocean Street Tequila have averaged around 13 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Ocean Street Tacos / Ocean Street Tequila 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 Ocean Street Tacos / Ocean Street Tequila inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ocean Street Tacos / Ocean Street Tequila is inspected around three times per year on average.
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