Tacolu
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026
61
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Tacolu stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 13, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Restaurants in Jacksonville Beach average 73, so Tacolu trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 2 cracked shell eggs stored in walk in cooler with raw shell eggs. See stop sale.
01B-14-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed area around soda nozzles soiled with mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining from outside at bottom of kitchen exit door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield cracked on cook line. Observed light shield cracked in prep area.
38-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in #3 ice machine from door located outside.
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer Cleanable. Observed cutting board on cook line at entrance deeply grooved. Manager stated he will replace cutting board. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed large container in ware washing area wet nesting. Manager removed and stored to dry properly. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
61
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 1 flying insect near back door.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed threaded hose bib at mop sink without back flow device. Manager saw that someone disconnected the hose that had back flow on it. Manager connected hose with back flow device. **Corrected On-Site**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda station soiled around nozzles of unit. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on cook line deeply grooved. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without beard guard.
13-04-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining from outside at door leading to patio. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
55
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda station soiled around nozzles. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles near ware washing soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on cook line deeply grooved.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without beard guard.
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on drying rack stainless pans wet nesting. Manager removed pans to dry properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining from outside at exit door of kitchen.
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
67
Jul 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
70
Feb 7, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed Cutting boards on cook line stained and has cut marks that are no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager placed label on spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine located outside soiled on inside of door.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed Ceiling tiles soiled throughout cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn door gasket on walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed opened box of Single-service containers stored on floor of paper storage room. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed Unsealed concrete floor inside main walk in cooler and food storage room at the end of the cook line near warewashing area. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
64
Sep 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
55
Mar 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. house made tomato sauce (150F - Reheating). Manager stated sauce was finish reheated when temperature was taking and he was placing sauce in steam well. Manager reheated sauce again to 200F with in 10 minutes. **Corrected On-Site**
03E-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked steak (70F); cooked chicken (69-70F) stored at room temperature on cook line. Manager stated food was taking out of the cooler a few minutes ago to be reheated. After reviewing with manager he moved food to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fry station and grill station cutting boards stained and with deep cut marks that are no longer cleanable **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Emily P, Jennifer F, and Riley certificate expired 02/24/2023
53B-14-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and walls soiled on cook line near fry station Wall underneath dishmachine soiled Floor soiled in small food storage room at the end of the cook line
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Grill cooler door has a torn gasket. Front walk in cooler door has torn gasket. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Side kitchen exit door has gap at the threshold. Daylight showing **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor in disrepair in warewashing area **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete floor inside walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Front walk in cooler shelves with rust **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
45
Sep 27, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
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
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tacolu last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tacolu on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tacolu?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Tacolu.
How does Tacolu compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville Beach?
Tacolu most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville Beach average of 73.
Has Tacolu's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tacolu have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Tacolu 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 Tacolu inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tacolu is inspected around two times per year on average.
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