Tacos My Blessing
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
64
Score
Going back to 2022, Tacos My Blessing has 12 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around four violations per visit versus roughly one violation earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “equipment in poor repair”, which has been cited five times.
Tacos My Blessing's latest score of 64 falls below the St. Augustine average of 81. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
12
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Chicken made yesterday 48F. Not cooled to 41F within 6 hours. **Repeat Violation**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Chicken made yesterday 48F. Not cooled to 41F within 6 hours.
01B-36-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tomatillo sauce 48F. Person in charge placed inside cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
64
Sep 16, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed green salsa from previous day per person in charge at 50F. Salsa is kept in deep container and not stirred during cooling process. See stop sale.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed green salsa from previous day per person in charge at 50F. Salsa is kept in deep container and not stirred during cooling process. See stop sale.
01B-36-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish and shrimp in reach in cooler above ready to eat chicken. Discussed with person in charge. Person in charge moved raw below ready to eat chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing station blocked by cooling cooked liquid tomatoes. Person in charge unblocked hand washing station. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on flip-top cooler soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on flip-top cooler doors torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
52
Mar 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards stained with food debris
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing station blocked by single service items. Person in charge unblocked hand washing station. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on flip-top cooler torn and separated from door. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
78
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (45F - Cold Holding); refrigerator: fish (50F - Cold Holding) salsa (46F - Cold Holding) Refrigerator and glass door cooler over stocked with too much cooling food. Discussed alternative methods of cooling food with operator. Operator is sending employee out to get ice.
03A-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on flip-top cooler torn
14-11-5
82
Jun 5, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp above ready to eat cooked cooling chicken in refrigerator. Person in charge moved chicken to top shelf and shrimp below ready to eat. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided employee reporting agreement and discussed with person in charge **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
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. Observed milk opened Saturday per person in charge missing date mark. Person in charge added date mark. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
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. Provided written procedures and discussed with person in charge. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed flip-top cooler cutting boards stained with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed no certified food manager for establishment. Observed only certification expired Jesus Rodriguez 3/20/24 **Warning**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some employees hired over 60 days missing food handler certifications.
53B-13-5
47
Nov 14, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Observed unit having permanent plumbing for potable water. Observed unit having permanent exterior plumbing connecting to hood fans. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: Person in charge needs more time to complete **Time Extended**
51-06-4
95
Aug 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chorizo (47F - Cold Holding). Left out for 20 mins. Person in charge placed in roc to cool **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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. Provided written procedures and discussed with person in charge. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on flip-top cooler stained with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed ground beef made on Saturday per person in charge not date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed flip-top cooler gaskets torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Observed unit having permanent plumbing for potable water. Observed unit having permanent exterior plumbing connecting to hood fans. **Warning**
51-06-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed flip-top cooler gaskets soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed rubber spatula with chips and cracks hanging up in utensil storage. Person in charge voluntarily disposed of spatula. **Corrected On-Site**
14-12-4
52
Jan 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
55
Aug 9, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb attached to building were MFDV gets water missing vacuum breaker.
29-34-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. single door refrigerator: ambient air (53F - Cold Holding); beef roast (50F - Cold Holding); cooked corn on cob (55F - Cold Holding); milk (48F - Cold Holding). Refrigerator is possibly overstuffed with food. Refrigerator door may have been left open during prep per employee. Thermostat was set high. Employee lowered thermostat and kept door closed to lower temperature. **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. Milk opened three days prior to inspection per employee not date marked. Employee added date mark. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Some employees hired over 60 days missing training.
53B-13-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk storage containers missing labels with common name. Person in charge added labels. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1) gasket on flip-top cooler torn.
14-11-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Refrigerator missing ambient air thermometer.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.1) gaskets on flip-top cooler soiled with food debris. 2) hood above griddle soiled with grease debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tacos My Blessing last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tacos My Blessing on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tacos My Blessing?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Tacos My Blessing.
How does Tacos My Blessing compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?
Tacos My Blessing most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Augustine average of 81.
Has Tacos My Blessing's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Tacos My Blessing have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Tacos My Blessing 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 Tacos My Blessing inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tacos My Blessing is inspected around three times per year on average.
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