Tacos Dona Maria 2
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
45
Score
Tacos Dona Maria 2 appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2023. On Jan 21, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around eight violations to closer to three violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
That's lower than the typical Jacksonville restaurant, which scores around 74. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray can containing toxic substance stored on shelf next to dry food storage area. Operator removed can of WD40 to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed=ed one flying insect next to clean plate storage and one flying insect in bar area. Operator killed both flying insects. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee come into kitchen from outside and put on gloves to work with food without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee and employee washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on reach-in cooler on cook line soiled/ stained.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at hand wash sink across from soda machine in front service area.
27-16-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of oil stored on floor in dry food storage area. Operator removed container of oil to properly store. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed objectionable odor in triple sink area.
36-64-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior and shelving of reach-in cooler next to reach in deep freezer at end of cook line soiled.
22-16-4
45
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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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. Operator unable to provide proof of employee food safety training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-25: At callback no change. Time needed to train employees. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
90
Jul 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food Properly Stored/Protected
FL-48
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
35
Jan 2, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked beef (51F - Cooling) prepared last night unable to cool to 41F within 6 hours. Stop Sale
03D-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. mozzarella cheese (46F - Cold Holding) in top of flip top reach-in cooler across from gyro machine. Operator stated cheese was placed in cooler less than an hour ago. Operator closed lid to help chill cheese. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored under POS at front counter. Operator labeled spray bottle of sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
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. Container of milk opened Tuesday, not date marked. Employee date marked milk **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards at reach-in coolers on cook line soiled/ stained. Blade of slicer at prep area soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink next to kitchen entry door used for dumping. Evidence of ice and beverage in sink. Employee cleaned out hand wash sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink near kitchen entry door.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator unable to provide a probe thermometer. He stated he has one on order that is expected soon. **Corrective Action Taken**
05-08-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink near triple sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls without handles used to dispense rice in dry food storage area.
14-01-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw meat being thawed at room temperature at triple sink, at gyro machine and at prep table. Discussed with operator.
06-01-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of glass door reach-in cooler near cook line soiled. Also, interior of reach-in freezer at end of cook line soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of oil stored on floor in storage room that was once a walk-in-cooler. Also, plastic container with chips inside stored on floor near dry food storage area.
08B-38-4
30
Apr 30, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect in bar area.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mixer in kitchen used to make tamales soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink at entrance of kitchen. Manager provided paper towels for hand sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor behind stove soiled. Manager stated they are scheduled to clean today.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed flour in walk-in cooler stored on floor. Walk-in cooler not working used for storage only. Manager moved flour and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield cracked in ware washing area.
38-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gasket soiled on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed large container of flour without label. Manager placed label on container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
52
Apr 10, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat foods,cut lettuce. Manager removed and stored raw shell eggs properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw pork stored in non food-grade bag stored in stand alone cooler in kitchen. Manager stated he placed in to go bag because they ran out of food grade bags. Manager placed pork in food grade bag. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-31-5
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - ready-to-eat food used for multiple menu items, some of which will not be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee engaging in food preparation using bare hands to portion tortillas from hot holding station. Manager reviewed with employee proper hand washing. Employee washed hands properly and placed gloves on. **Corrective Action Taken**
09-19-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink near ware washing area blocked with grey tubs stored in sink. Manager removed tubs to allow for hand washing. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed hand sink near ware washing area without paper towels. Manager placed paper towels at hand sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle of bleach and bottle of cleaner without a label. Manager placed labels on spray bottles. **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 in kitchen soiled with mold like substance on the interior of unit. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed cut avocado in the flip top cooler across from fryers with sticker still on avocado.
08B-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed two wet mops not stored in manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled door gasket of flip top cooler located on cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed case of bottled water stored on floor across from ice machine. Observed cooking lard stored on floor of walk-in dry storage. Observed box of oil stored on floor at entrance of kitchen. Manager removed and stored all foods properly. **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Flip top cooler has a cutting board deeply grooved, located across from fryers. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple air vents throughout kitchen soiled.
36-34-5
33
Feb 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tacos Dona Maria 2 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tacos Dona Maria 2 on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tacos Dona Maria 2?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tacos Dona Maria 2.
How does Tacos Dona Maria 2 compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Tacos Dona Maria 2 most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Tacos Dona Maria 2's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Tacos Dona Maria 2 have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Tacos Dona Maria 2 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 Tacos Dona Maria 2 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tacos Dona Maria 2 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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