Talkin' Tacos
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
78
Score
Inspectors have visited Talkin' Tacos seven times, with records going back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 6, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to six violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Among Jacksonville Beach restaurants, the typical score is 73; Talkin' Tacos is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
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 on top of reach in cooler in squeeze bottles sour cream (65F - Cold Holding); House made Tomatillo sauce (56F - Cold Holding). Manager had employee removed and store in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard to line shelves holding cases of water. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
14-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with mold like substance near ice chute of unit.
22-20-5
78
Jul 22, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 2 flying insects in back room near mop sink.
35A-02-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink on cook line. Employee will provide paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed employee hand sink on cook line not draining properly in disrepair.
29-08-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing a watch. **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed large stainless pan stored on top of garbage can. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
24-06-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed area near front register with drinks and single service items that is not under a ceiling that is not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable.
36-37-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet not stored to dry properly. Employee will hang to dry properly. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
58
Jan 31, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed employee medication for stomach pain stored on counter where food is served. Manager removed and stored the medication properly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of degreaser stored on counter above food. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing watch.
13-07-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs stored on handle of oven located on cook line. Manager removed and stored tongs properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of to go bags stored on floor of kitchen. Observed cases of single service containers stored on floor of dry storage. Manager will have employee remove and store properly. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not stored properly to dry. Manager hung mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table. Manager removed and stored drink properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
58
Aug 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed under heat lamp Consome beef (112F - Hot Holding). Manager stated that Consome beef under heat lamp will be held on time control. Inspector will provide a copy of time control. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 2 large containers of raw chicken on cook line at Raw chicken (48F-58F - Cold Holding) sitting on table near grill. Manager stated employee will start to cook chicken.
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on table near single serve containers. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed establishment without last health inspection available.
51-18-6
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service lids on floor service line. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
64
Mar 26, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jan 25, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter added to mop sink without back flow device on non chemical side of splitter. Manager removed splitter at mop sink**Repeat Violation** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect on cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
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. Observed No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee using hand sink in bar area as dump and rinsing drinks. Spoke to manager and employee regarding hand sink in only for hand washing only.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the hand sink located near back door. Manager provided paper towels for the Hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Observed employee chewing gum while preparing food. Employee discarded gum. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-09-5
52
Jul 19, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet on added splitter on non chemical side. Gray hose attached to non chemical side
29-42-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flying insects in front service area near the register
35A-02-6
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Two dented can of queso present in condiment shelf on cook line.
01B-01-4
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. Establishment currently training 18 employees and does not have proof of employee knowledge agreement
11-26-1
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Talkin' Tacos last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Talkin' Tacos on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Talkin' Tacos?
Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Talkin' Tacos.
How does Talkin' Tacos compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville Beach?
Talkin' Tacos most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville Beach average of 73.
Has Talkin' Tacos' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Talkin' Tacos have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Talkin' Tacos 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 Talkin' Tacos inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Talkin' Tacos is inspected around three times per year on average.
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