Señor Loco Tacos & Tequila
Last inspected: Dec 9, 2025
52
Score
Public records show seven inspections at Señor Loco Tacos & Tequila stretching back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Dec 9, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 10 violations to closer to seven violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Señor Loco Tacos & Tequila's 52 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
7
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 9, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In salsa tabletop cooler, salsa at 45F. Item is unlidded. Person in charge added lid. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. White rice on cook line at 100F. Person in charge states has been out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Person in charge began reheating. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk in freezer raw beef stored over ready to eat sauce. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. One spray bottle containing bleach per person in charge unlabeled. Person in charge labeled appropriately. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan in walk in cooler with dust accumulation. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. In walk in freezer, several items stored uncovered. Person in charge added lids. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
52
Jul 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed salsa with date mark of 7/18 in walk in cooler.
01B-24-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle with orange chemical stored on wooden shelf above/ with food. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at server area hand wash sink. Person in charge provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ceiling of ice machine with black mold like substance buildup. Also, soda nozzles in bar with mold like substance buildup.
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Spray nozzle at triple sink repaired with plastic and zip ties. Person in charge showed invoice that item has been delivered. Needs to be installed. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease buildup on floor under/ behind cook line.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed multiple handles of scoops touching ice in ice bins. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf under cooktop, fan in main walk in cooler with debris buildup. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed leaf blower stored on open wire shelf above clean dishware items in dish pit. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
42-03-5
50
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee fill pitcher with water in hand wash sink. Person in charge spoke to employee. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Flan made three days ago with incorrect date mark. Person in charge marked appropriately. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two spray bottle with purple chemical unlabeled. Person in charge labeled appropriately. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles missing, raised in walk in cooler.
36-17-5
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Garbage on ground in shared dumpster enclosure.
33-19-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf under cook top with grease buildup. Person in charge began cleaning. Fan in walk in cooler with debris buildup. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4
64
Aug 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken tenders in small reach in cooler at 51F. Person in charge states had unit open to clean. Temperature of unit at 39F by end of inspection.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing vacuum breaker at hose Bibb at hand wash sink at cookline. Person in charge added. **Corrected On-Site**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel dispenser at prep area not functioning. Person in charge removed paper towels so they are accessible at hand wash sink.
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Several thawed previously frozen items in walk in cooler not marked with thawed date to track discard date. Only marked with date made.
02C-08-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Interior of dishmachine with lime accumulation.
16-03-4
58
Dec 27, 2023
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
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
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
11
Dec 7, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 flying insects in kitchen during inspection. Near dirty dishes, bag in box soda.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed frozen vegetables stored in direct contact with to go bag in walk in freezer.
14-31-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker in incorrect location at mop sink, needs to be added to non chemical side of splitter. Also, hose bibb by hand wash sink with green hose attached missing vacuum breaker.
29-42-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at hand wash sink by dishmachine, and in employee restroom. Person in charge provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pan in hand wash sink across from cookline. Sanitizer bucket in hand wash sink at bar. Items were removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Establishment utilizes high temperature dishmachines, unable to provide measuring device.
16-62-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pickled Jalepenos made more than 24hrs per person in charge not properly labeled.
02C-02-5
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed leaf blower stored on bag in box soda in kitchen. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
42-03-5
41
Jul 5, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash signs at hand wash sinks throughout establishment. Operator posted hand wash signs at all hand wash sinks **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Señor Loco Tacos & Tequila last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Señor Loco Tacos & Tequila on file is from Dec 9, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Señor Loco Tacos & Tequila?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Señor Loco Tacos & Tequila.
How does Señor Loco Tacos & Tequila compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Señor Loco Tacos & Tequila most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Señor Loco Tacos & Tequila's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Señor Loco Tacos & Tequila have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Señor Loco Tacos & 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 Señor Loco Tacos & Tequila inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Señor Loco Tacos & Tequila is inspected around three times per year on average.
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