BAJA TACO
209 S SUMMIT STREET · CRESCENT CITY · Putnam County · FL 32112
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed black plastic grocery-like bag used to line hot well food pan containing rice. **Warning**
35A-09-4High Priority – Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed approximately 12 live moth-like insects inside two rubber containers filled with dried chili peppers. Observed approximately 4 live thin six legged crawling insects inside two rubber containers filled with dried chili peppers. Observed 2 live thin six legged crawling insects on floor of plastic storage shed, being used as dry storage, behind restaurant. **Admin Complaint**
01B-03-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed approximately 12 live moth-like insects inside two rubber containers filled with dried chili peppers. Observed approximately 4 live thin six legged crawling insects inside two rubber containers filled with dried chili peppers. Observed rice in black plastic grocery bag inside steam well. Operator cannot confirm black plastic bag is food safe. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed flip-top cooler: diced tomatoes (60F – Cold Holding); cut lettuce (66F – Cold Holding); shredded cheese mixes (59F – Cold Holding) inside for approximately three hours per person in charge. Person in charge placed ice on product. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 2
53A-02-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed food manager certification expired 5/24/26. Person in charge states she has appointment to retake manager's exam. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
51-16-7Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed plastic storage shed used for the storage of single service items and dry goods not on plans. Current construction of shed is not sufficient enough to protect contents from environmental contamination by evidence of the other observed violations on this report. **Warning**
Basic 5
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed bathroom door not self closing and left open. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing rain water, per person in charge, on floor of plastic storage shed used for single service and dry goods. **Admin Complaint**
08B-42-4Basic – Food stored outside. Observed food stored inside a plastic storage shed that is unable to protect from environmental contamination by evidence of standing rain water inside the unit, live vermin present inside the unit, and by visible light present from gaps in the construction of the shed. **Admin Complaint**
33-23-4Basic – Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed grease receptacle on bare ground. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Gaskets on flip-top cooler soiled with black/green mold like substance.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 18, 2026 2:18 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.