Talkin Tacos
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
70
Score
Talkin Tacos appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 14, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around five violations compared to roughly seven violations earlier on.
The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited four times.
Talkin Tacos' latest score of 70 falls below the Jacksonville average of 74. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over ready to eat chicken in walk-in-cooler. Operator removed cooked chicken to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed two cutting boards on reach-in coolers on cook line soiled/ stained. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup without handle used to dispense sugar in prep area. Operator removed soufle cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf in prep area unable to properly air dry **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
70
Aug 11, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing from non chemical side of splitter at mop sink. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. house made guacamole w/ cut tomatoes, house made pico (45F-46F - Cold Holding)in top of flip top reach-in cooler ne t to food warming table. Operator stated it may have been left open during lunch. Operator removed both foods and placed in bottom of reach-in cooler to chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Observed hose not fully in bucket of sanitizer. Operator readjusted tube and reran and retested at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of medicine stored on dry food storage shelf next to can of vegetables. Operator removed medicine to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards on reach-in coolers on cook line soiled/ stained. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink at end of cook line blocked by large pot on stove in front of hand wash sink and pan of meat on side and strainer inside basin of sink. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Opened bag of cookies and bottle water in prep being eaten by employee. Operator discarded both. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups without handles without handle used to dispense multiple sauce/ seasoning on cook line/ prep area. Operator removed source cups from foods. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk-in-cooler soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach-in cooler drawer below grill on right torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf next to triple sink unable to properly air dry **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
35
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing from non chemical side of splitter at mop sink.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler at food pick up window soiled/ stained. Also, blade of can opener at prep area soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink next to triple sink used to store multiple pans. Operator removed pans from hand wash sink. Also, an employee used same hand wash sink to fill container with water. Operator discussed with employee sink is used only for handwashing. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels in unisex restroom across from storage cabinets. Operator replenished paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. He stated he had it at his other location. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Operator unable to provide proof that employees are informed of reporting symptoms related to food borne illnesses to person in charge. Distributed health form to operator during this inspection and operator had employees on duty read, sign and date employee health form. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored in storage cabinet in hall. Operator labeled spray bottle of glass cleaner. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal belongings stored on shelf below prep table next to food and clean linen. Operator removed employee purse and phone to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup without handle used to dispense cookie crumbs. Operator removed souffle cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of oil stored on floor in dry food storage area. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf next to triple sink unable to properly air dry
24-08-4
39
Aug 27, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. house made pico (45-46F - Cold Holding) in top of flip top reach-in cooler on side of kitchen. Operator stated the lid was opened during lunch. Operator stated he will keep lid closed to chill pico. Also, cooked chicken (44-45F - Cold Holding) in walk-in-cooler. Operator stated he pulled the pans of chicken out during lunch rush. Operator stated he will keep the pans of chicken in walk-in-cooler to chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator primed machine and reran a couple of cycles and retested at 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored next to wrapped sleeves of single use to go cups. Operator removed spray bottle of bleach cleaner to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance on storage shelf next to mop sink. Operator labeled spray bottle of cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade of can opener soiled. Operator cleaned removed can opener and placed in triple sink to be washed. Also, cutting board at reach-in cooler across from grill soiled/ stained.
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup without handle used to dispense guacamole and cookie crumbs. Operator removed souflee cup from both foods. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of oil stored on floor in dry food storage room. Operator removed oil to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
47
Mar 26, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Talkin Tacos last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Talkin Tacos on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Talkin Tacos?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Talkin Tacos.
How does Talkin Tacos compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Talkin Tacos most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Talkin Tacos' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Talkin Tacos have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Talkin Tacos 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 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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