Senor Loco Tacos and Tequila
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
64
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Senor Loco Tacos and Tequila, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 2, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to 13 violations.
“Stop sale issued on time/temperature control” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Jacksonville facility scores 74, putting Senor Loco Tacos and Tequila on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
64
Oct 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
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
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
45
Mar 5, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 22 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
6
Oct 28, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over avocado shelf in walk in cooler . Employee properly stored **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. 1 pan of cooked bean and 1 pan of cooked pork both with prep date 10-19-21. Verified prep date with employee. Stop sale issued. Employee discarded
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 1 pan of cooked bean and 1 pan of cooked pork both with prep date 10-19-21. Verified prep date with employee. Stop sale issued. Employee discarded
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager Kayla Mejia with expired certification 7-31-24
53A-03-7
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Old license displayed
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table next to food
40-06-5
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 - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters with grease build up
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken stored thawing in standing water at 67F inside metal pot in prep area
06-01-5
45
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink on front line. Manager provided **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple employees drink cups stored in kitchen around clean equipments. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Blue container in kitchen area with stored season has lid on top that is cracked **Repeat Violation**
14-38-4
82
Oct 17, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Aug 21, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Manager unable to provide proof of any food handler employees. Training certifications have been missed place by other manager who is off today **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-21: Still the same. Operator has remaining time frame to be in compliance **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
90
Aug 16, 2023
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
7
Feb 22, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Rice (45-49F - Cooling); cooked beef (47-55F - Cooling), both items stored on cart in walk in cooler and prep last night as per employee and has no additional preparation this morning. Stop sale issued. Employee discarded
03D-02-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked frozen tamales stored in contact with non food grade bag in walk in freezer. Employee properly stored in food grade bag **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Rice (45-49F - Cooling); cooked beef (47-55F - Cooling), both items stored on cart in walk in cooler and prep last night as per employee and has no additional preparation this morning. Stop sale issued. Employee discarded
01B-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of WD 40 chemical spray and air freshener stored above prep table next to food. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Soiled glasses stored at bar hand wash sink **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
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 - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At hand wash sink on cook line and ware washing area. Employee fixed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-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. Provided operator with Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events handout **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bar soda nozzle with black mold like build up inside
22-02-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing bracelet while preparing food in kitchen
13-07-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. White flour bin on rolling rack with crack lid
14-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door on cook line **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior microwave on cook line soiled
22-08-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple seasoning container on shelf not covered
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Commercially Package raw beef thawing in pot of standing water in prep area. Employee removed water and place raw meat in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple reach in cooler gaskets soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
23
Oct 24, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Senor Loco Tacos and Tequila last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Senor Loco Tacos and Tequila on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Senor Loco Tacos and Tequila?
Across the inspection record, “stop sale issued on time/temperature control” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Senor Loco Tacos and Tequila.
How does Senor Loco Tacos and Tequila compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Senor Loco Tacos and Tequila most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Senor Loco Tacos and Tequila's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Senor Loco Tacos and Tequila have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Senor Loco Tacos and Tequila 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 Senor Loco Tacos and Tequila inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Senor Loco Tacos and Tequila is inspected around three times per year on average.
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