Taqueria Junior
Last inspected: Jan 30, 2026
70
Score
Inspectors have visited Taqueria Junior seven times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 30, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
“Equipment in poor repair” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Taqueria Junior's 70 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 30, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food prep area and counter is soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cords stored in hand sink, employee moved cords. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All food handler certificates are expired 11/1/25 **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on clear door cooler.
14-11-5
70
Sep 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Excessive Food debris on prep table.
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on cooler used to store tortillas **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap exposing sunlight along back door when locked.
35B-01-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wooden cutting board used to cut herbs. **Repeat Violation**
14-06-4
78
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizing wipes stored with single service food containers
41-10-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in cooler/ freezer
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soured with food debris
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in cooler is soiled with food debris
22-16-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wooden cutting board used to cut cilantro **Repeat Violation**
14-06-4
70
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
67
Sep 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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 written procedure provided, emailed operator written procedures **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
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. No proof provided, emailed manager the employee reporting form
11-26-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on prep counter, employee moved phone **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on white reach in freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled with food debris on small coolers **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris on interior of reach in cooler **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood cutting board
14-06-4
64
Mar 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 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. 106f cooked intestines from commissary, mgr placed it in pot to reheat, 165f **Corrected On-Site**
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. Gave one **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn in reach in cooler
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand sink soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Glass door cooler **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
67
Sep 15, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Didn't have stopper for triple sink because he said he didn't know how to do the dishes properly, explained to him
53A-10-4
Intermediate - No dishwashing facilities of any kind provided. No drain stopper for sanitizer compartment sink, mgr went to buy one, it works **Warning**
16-22-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Only employee expired in April 2022 **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under handsink **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cabinet **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf in cabinet, gasket in cooler for tortillas **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cooler for tortillas
22-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chorizo on table, employee placed it in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under triple sink, employee placed a container to catch it **Warning**
29-11-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taqueria Junior last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Junior on file is from Jan 30, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taqueria Junior?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Junior.
How does Taqueria Junior compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Taqueria Junior most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Taqueria Junior's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taqueria Junior have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Taqueria Junior 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 Taqueria Junior inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria Junior is inspected around two times per year on average.
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