The Taco Shop
Last inspected: Nov 4, 2025
86
Score
The Taco Shop appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. On Nov 4, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.
Looking across the full record, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Restaurants in St. Augustine average 81, so The Taco Shop is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Nov 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed icing cloth quart sanitizer at 500++ppm. Person in charge remade bucket at 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
86
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food imbedded under metal portion of flip-top cooler in between working containers of food. Observed cutting board on flip-top cooler stained with food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in front of walk-in cooler missing Observed cracked and missing floor tiles on front line making it hard to clean floor.
36-17-5
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed metal lining on flip-top cooler warped allowing food debris to be trapped under. Metal lining no longer smooth or easily cleanable.
14-13-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk-in cooler shelves rusted.
14-17-4
78
Sep 10, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on make line flip-top cooler torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed torn gaskets soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
90
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose Bibb outside back door with attached red hose missing vacuum breaker discussed with person in charge.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cooked chicken in large deep plastic container. Person in charge placed in shallow metal container. **Corrected On-Site**
03D-15-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler floor popping up allowing moisture to go under onto concrete. Presents a trip hazzard.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
70
Oct 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect near walk-in cooler.
35A-02-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup used to scoop salsa. Discussed with person in charge and they removed plastic cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles cracked and missing near walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed two cases of water on floor on front line. Discussed with person in charge.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on small reach in freezer, walk-in cooler soiled with black/green/white mold like substance **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
70
Feb 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 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 near mop sink with hose attached missing vacuum breaker.
29-34-4
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. Provided employee reporting agreement and discussed with person in charge. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
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**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Rice cooker soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked floor tiles by walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing station on front counter missing sign. Employee uncovered sign **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on walk-in cooler soiled with black/green mold like substance. Gaskets on glass door reach in cooler soiled with black/green mold like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Two wet wiping cloths on prep table not stored in sanitizer. Person in charge added to sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
52
Aug 10, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked and missing floor tiles by walk-in cooler.
36-17-5
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Taco Shop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Taco Shop on file is from Nov 4, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Taco Shop?
Across the inspection record, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The Taco Shop.
How does The Taco Shop compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?
The Taco Shop most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Augustine average of 81.
Has The Taco Shop's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Taco Shop have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Taco Shop 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 The Taco Shop inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Taco Shop is inspected around two times per year on average.
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