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MOJOS TACO

551 ANASTASIA BLVD · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32080

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 6, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3356686
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8375946
DBPR license6501963

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority6 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#9High Priority03D-02-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. On cook line, queso (49F – Cooling), operator and another employee state queso was from yesterday afternoon on steam table. Operator discarded. Also, in walk in cooler, beef (47F – Cooling), operator sates beef was prepped from yesterday and didn't cool properly. Operator discarded.

#10High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. On cook line, queso (49F – Cooling), operator and another employee state queso was from yesterday afternoon. Operator discarded. Also, in walk in cooler, beef (47F – Cooling), operator sates beef was prepped yesterday and didn't cool properly. Operator discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin ComplaintStop Sale
#11High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. At cook line, next to triple sink, mop sink has no vacuum breaker. At outside mop sink, no vacuum breaker present.

Intermediate 6

#12Intermediate03D-15-4

Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. On cook line, queso (49F – Cooling), operator and another employee state queso was from yesterday afternoon. Queso was stored in a deep pan with a lid, and placed in small reach in cooler.Operator discarded. Also, in walk in cooler, beef (47F – Cooling), operator sates beef was prepped yesterday and didn't cool properly. Beef was placed in a deep pan and covered. Operator discarded.

#13Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. In prep area, hand wash sink next to ice maker, sink used for thawing raw fish. Operator had employee remove fish and place in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#14Intermediate51-16-7

Intermediate – 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/. Establishments added back storage area, including 2 reach in coolers, and large shelving for single service and food items. Also, mop sink was added outside, outside exit door. Walk in freezer on plans is actually walk in cooler. At cook line, mop sink on plans is now used as hand wash sink. Outside patio seating added next to side exit. **Warning**

Warning
#15Intermediate03F-10-5

Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator holding hash browns on time control, no paperwork available. Emailed operator time control paperwork.

#16Intermediate22-31-4

Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. In prep/storage area, multiple shelves are rusted.

#17Intermediate35A-22-5

Intermediate – Non-service animals permitted in the premises of the establishment. In dining room, non service dog allowed into restaurant. Employees did not attempt to redirect outside. Guest went to patio with animal. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 8

#1Basic51-09-4

Basic – Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment approved for 30 seats, added outdoor seating section. Actual seats is 62 now. Emailed operator seating change form.

#2Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid.

#3Basic35B-03-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. In prep/storage area, exterior door is not self closing.

#4Basic29-12-4

Basic – Plumbing fixture (toilet, faucet, sink) not easily cleanable. In guest bathroom, faucet is no longer smooth or easily cleanable.

#5Basic29-08-4

Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. At outside mop sink, drain pipe is broken and sink is leaking onto ground.

#6Basic08B-39-4

Basic – Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. On cook line, employee began prep guacamole using unwashed avocados as evident with stickers still present.

#7Basic32-17-4

Basic – Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. At guest bathroom, self closing device is ineffective, does not close by its self.

#8Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. In dry storage area, single service items, save a days, stored on floor. Operator placed in correct storage area. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 5, 2026 3:33 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
3 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
3 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.