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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 dateOctober 5, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3743121
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13781623
DBPR license6500103

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#7High Priority29-37-4

High Priority – Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray hose hanging in sink.

#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooler since 11am; In drawers; shrimp 47F; ( – Cold Holding) Reach in cooler; lettuce, cheese 45F, corn 50F, guacamole 44F, shrimp, chicken 45F; ( – Cold Holding) Person in charge placed on ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#9High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Carnitas 130F, Beef 121F; ( – Hot Holding)person in charge heated up to 165F **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Intermediate 2

#10Intermediate16-33-4

Intermediate – Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Establishment does not have test strips.

#11Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Black mold like substance and ice machine. At bar; soda nozzles are soiled. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 6

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as a scoop and chili, salt, oregano, sugar. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic29-18-4

Basic – Drain cover(s) missing. Missing in under hand washing sink on cook line and in back.

#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on drawers are torn, gaskets on reach in cooler are torn.. chili spice in cracked container. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Soda boxes on the floor, person in charge picked up and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#5Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop to rice laying in the rice. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#6Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Rice not labeled. Person in charge of labeled. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 8, 2026 1:33 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)

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