Inspection Report

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TACO LIBRE

2600 N PONCE DE LEON BLVD · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32084

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 28, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3563240
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10697761
DBPR license6500103

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority2 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 4

#5High Priority35A-09-4

High Priority – Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed approximately four dead flying insects on window seals above food prep area. Discussed with person in charge. Observed live lizard on pipes under dish machine. Person in charge captured lizard and released it outside. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#6High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored above ready to eat pork in walk-in cooler. Person in charge placed shrimp on bottle shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed French fries on counter (54F – Cold Holding) for approximately one hour per person in charge. Person in charge placed in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#8High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pot of pork (97F – Hot Holding) left to the side of the grill on cook line for approximately two hours. Person in charge placed on stove to reheat. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 2

#9Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board stained with food debris. Observed can opener blade soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle filled with clear liquid missing common label. Person in charge added label. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 4

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on floor near ice machine. Person in charge swept and removed dead roach. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor of kitchen. Person in charge had employee start mopping floor. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#3Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor, walls soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors throughout kitchen soiled with old food debris and single service trash. Observed walls on cook line soiled with grease.

#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on drawers and reach in coolers soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 10, 2026 12:34 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.