Taqueria Guatemex
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
90
Score
Taqueria Guatemex appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 1, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to two violations per visit.
“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
The city-wide average for Jacksonville sits at 74, putting Taqueria Guatemex on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed quaternary ammonium test strips being used for chlorine sanitizer solution. Person in charge had chlorine test strips in vehicle. **Corrected On-Site**
16-32-5
90
Jun 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave has build up of old food.
22-08-4
95
Nov 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In flip top reach-in cooler in main unit, raw beef stored over tortillas.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. In main unit, observed 1 flying insect.
35A-02-6
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Operator had sticker in notebook, placed on unit by window. **Corrected On-Site**
50-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In storage unit, reach-in freezer has ice build up in bottom.
14-69-4
67
Jun 6, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
95
Dec 6, 2022
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee pit on gloves and turned bread on grill, didn't wash hands because there is no water **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. No water at all, exterior tank has low water level and it is not pulling water into food truck, explained to them they have to have their interior water tank in food truck **Warning**
27-12-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One in food truck and one in storage truck **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Mobile food dispensing vehicle's potable water tank missing. Clean water holding tank in mobile food dispensing vehicle is not mounted inside of food truck (integral part of food truck) **Warning**
14-26-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken on shelf above cut onion, upright cooler **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 74f horchata water, employee discarded it **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucet outside unit by water water tank **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Doesn't know how to wash dishes properly, and she stated she takes them home to be washed, explained to her
53B-16-4
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/. None, employee took it home **Warning**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Doesn't turn on **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4
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. **Warning**
22-38-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box with to go containers in storage truck **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Employee took it home **Repeat Violation**
51-18-6
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee food on shelf above customer food in upright cooler **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Employee took it home **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
19
Jul 13, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucet behind food truck, explained to them they have to get city water from a commercial placed **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-13: No change. **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating without an approved sewage system. I see a pipe going to the ground and he stated they build a small septic tank, explained to him he has to remove it and dump sewer in a commercial place with city sewer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-13: No change at callback. **Admin Complaint**
28-08-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Drinking water not obtained from an approved source. Employee states they get water from home **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-13: Operator obtained water from Mofongo Restaurant, but has a large holding tank outside of mobile unit. **Admin Complaint**
27-13-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Employee stated they get clean water from home and that he put a pipe under ground and has a small septic tank he stated on phone **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-13: Pipe remaining in ground. Water from Mofongo Restaurant, but stored in large tank outside mobile unit. **Admin Complaint**
51-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-13: No change. **Time Extended**
51-18-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-13: No change **Time Extended**
50-09-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taqueria Guatemex last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Guatemex on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taqueria Guatemex?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Guatemex.
How does Taqueria Guatemex compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Taqueria Guatemex most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Taqueria Guatemex's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Taqueria Guatemex have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Taqueria Guatemex 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 Taqueria Guatemex inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria Guatemex is inspected around two times per year on average.
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