BAJA TACO
209 S SUMMIT STREET · CRESCENT CITY · Putnam County · FL 32112
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
08B-27-4High Priority – Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Unwashed peppers stored with soiled cloths near dish area. Cloths removed. **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two live flies in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 13 live roaches in establishment: 11 under front serving window in kitchen area and two in dish area. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded cheese in flip top cooler 53F. Cheese placed into service approximately 30 minutes prior. Cheese moved to reach in cooler to cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef stored on counter across from grill 104F. Beef cooked approximately 30 minutes prior. Beef voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing chemical cleaner stored next to peppers near dry storage rack. Bottle moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 4
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit available.
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sink near front counter. Soap provided. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing for one employee working today.
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken and beef prepared yesterday stored in reach in cooler by cook line. Products dated. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 9
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 18 dead roaches in kitchen and dish area. **Warning**
12B-12-5Basic – Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee cup on top of shelf above flip top cooler. Cup discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4Basic – Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under front serving window. Floor under cooking equipment in kitchen.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest freezer near cook line.
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In small black reach in cooler by serving window.
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. Last inspection could not be provided.
14-47-4Basic – Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Shelf below prep table in kitchen is rusted.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of cooking equipment in kitchen. Hood filters above cooking equipment. Front counter area below serving window. Black fan near cook line.
35B-03-4Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Front door not self closing.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 9:15 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 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.