Tacos El Primo

1351 Airport Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32218

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jul 5, 2023

Score

High Risk

The inspection history at Tacos El Primo is still short, with only two visits logged. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 5, 2023. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones. The file hasn't been updated since Jul 5, 2023, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around nine violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.

By comparison, the average Jacksonville facility scores 74, putting Tacos El Primo on the weaker side. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 5, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Three live flies present inside vehicle.

35A-02-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Near flat top grill, pan of chicken 107F and pans of pork 108F. Both items prepared approximately 30 minutes prior. Both items moved to stove top to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

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. No plan could be provided. Inspector emailed example of plan. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Vehicle serves hamburgers that can be ordered undercooked. Inspector emailed consumer advisory. **Corrective Action Taken**

02B-02-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 6/1/2023.

50-09-4

Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Back door for vehicle left open with three live flies present inside vehicle. Back door closed by employee. **Corrected On-Site**

35B-05-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen pork butt sitting in triple sink. Pork removed. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Basic - Openings to the outside for equipment, such as ventilation fans, not screened or otherwise protected when the equipment is not in operation. Ventilation line for air conditioning unit.

35B-07-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Missing for cook working today.

13-03-4

Nov 3, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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. No sanitizer available.

22-38-5

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit available.

16-37-1

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available.

05-08-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand washing sink. Inspector emailed sign. **Corrective Action Taken**

31B-04-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tacos El Primo last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tacos El Primo on file is from Jul 5, 2023. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Tacos El Primo compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

Tacos El Primo most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has Tacos El Primo's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Tacos El Primo have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Tacos El Primo 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.

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