Tacos El Guache
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
78
Score
Tacos El Guache has been inspected 13 times since 2023. Tacos El Guache was last inspected on Mar 18, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food”, showing up four times.
The city-wide average for Jacksonville sits at 74, putting Tacos El Guache on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.
13
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed establishment without any kind of sanitizer available. Employee left and purchased chlorine for truck. **Corrected On-Site**
22-38-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of cooking oil stored on floor of truck. Employee removed and stored properly . **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gasket soiled with mold like substance.
23-03-4
78
Feb 5, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 4, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-16: Part on order **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-04: Water 77f Owner states new hot water heater but not getting hot. **Admin Complaint**
27-06-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-16: Part on order came and needs additional part **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-04: Water 77f Owner states new hot water heater but not getting hot. **Admin Complaint**
27-16-4
82
Oct 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-16: Part on order **Time Extended**
27-06-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-16: Part on order came and needs additional part **Time Extended**
27-16-4
82
Oct 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice 119f on stove, moved to reheat **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. Food truck with running water, manager went outside to turn on **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
27-12-4
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. **Warning**
27-06-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handsink next to triple sink no paper towels, manager provided napkins **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork in reach in cooler from previous day needs date marking **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 2 oz cup used as scooper in cheese **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottle with yellow substance inside manager states it's oil. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Water in the bottom of 2 door flip top cooler **Warning**
29-49-6
43
Mar 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw steak at 56F located in ice cooler. Manager placed ice on raw meat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed soufflé cup without a handle in reach in cooler used to portion food. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed condensation draining on ground outside food truck from hose connected to food truck AC.
28-02-4
Basic - Employee food on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee food stored on top of steam table. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container with cooking oil and spices stored on floor of cook line. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
67
Nov 1, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in stand alone cooler Cooked chicken (52F); Queso (50F - Cold Holding); Beef (49F - Cold Holding). Cooler has an ambient temperature of 39F. Manager explained he had the items out earlier to clean cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: Observed Sausage at 55F. Observed beef at 52F. Manager had items out for am prep, no other TCS foods in cooler. Manager will ensure all items will be at 43F and below. Admin Complaint** **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
86
Oct 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in stand alone cooler Cooked chicken (52F); Queso (50F - Cold Holding); Beef (49F - Cold Holding). Cooler has an ambient temperature of 39F. Manager explained he had the items out earlier to clean cooler. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed portion cup without handle in container containing salt. Manager removed portion cup from salt container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed establishment without hand washing sign for employee hand washing station. Inspector provided hand washing sign for establishment. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
78
Apr 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef (117-121F - Hot Holding), stored in steam table next to service window, place there approximately 1 hr ago after cooking. Manager reheating **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. New added grill blocking hand wash sink. Operator stated grill will be removed and got longer one instead to get rid of this old one
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bowl in hand wash sink. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled spray bottle with yellow solution grill surface next to food. Manager stated its cooking oil
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup bowl stored inside cheese container
14-01-5
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. To go containers stored below soap dispenser next to hand wash sink. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
24-28-4
61
Jan 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. Observed establishment without written procedures on vomiting and diarrhea clean up. Inspector provided copy of written procedures on vomiting and diarrhea clean up. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Observed Employee chewing gum while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Employee discarded gum. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-09-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed cut unwashed avocados with stickers still on them.
08B-17-4
78
Apr 7, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked chicken stored in Togo plastic bag. Food in direct contact with plastic bag. After reviewing manager moved cooked chicken to food grade container **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-31-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked beans (98F); cooked chicken (79F) stored at room temperature next to the three compartment sink. Employee stated food was taking out of the cooler approximately an hour ago. Manager moved food to main reach in cooler. **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. ground beef (101F); grilled vegetables (101F); cooked chorizo (99F) stored on small flat grill. Grill is set on low. Employee stated food was reheated and placed on grill to hold hot approximately an hour ago. Manager began reheating food. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Multiple cleaned towels stored on top of handwash sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen raw shrimp thawing at room temperature in three compartment sink. Manager moved shrimp to reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of cooking oil stored on floor under register counter.
08B-38-4
52
Jan 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked chicken stored inside togo plastic bag in stand alone white reach in cooler. Food indirect contact with plastic bag. Reviewed policy with manager
14-31-5
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tacos El Guache last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tacos El Guache on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tacos El Guache?
Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Tacos El Guache.
How does Tacos El Guache compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Tacos El Guache most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Tacos El Guache's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Tacos El Guache have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tacos El Guache means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Tacos El Guache inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tacos El Guache is inspected around four times per year on average.
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