Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

GRINGOS TACOS

125 KING ST STE C · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32084

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 8, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3754883
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13793385
DBPR license6502414

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority0 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#9High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6.1.26.

#10High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Salsa 52F, ranch 51F; ( – Cold Holding). In reach in cooler overnight. Person in charge discarded both. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat ViolationStop Sale
#11High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salsa 52F, ranch 51F; ( – Cold Holding). In reach in cooler overnight. Person in charge discarded both. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#12High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on hose at mop sink.

Basic 8

#1Basic36-01-4

Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor behind stove is soiled.

#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Vinegar and bottled water on floor. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave is soiled with food debris.

#4Basic14-47-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Fan on kitchen floor is soiled.

#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler are soiled. Person in charge wiped clean. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#6Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service to go containers on floor in outside dry storage.

#7Basic33-31-5

Basic – Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old greasy rags out by back door on outside.

#8Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop face down in bucket. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 7:40 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
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 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 49 · Flammable/combustible materials – reporting only
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.