TACO LIBRE
2600 N PONCE DE LEON BLVD · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32084
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 6lb can of whole tomatoes with rust on all sides and seams.
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw pork under raw ground beef in walk-in cooler . Discussed with person in charge. Observed raw pork under raw chicken in walk-in cooler. Person in charge had employee start rearranging walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 6
53B-16-4Intermediate – Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed cook on line unable to determine what temperature all items should be reheated too. Immediately discussed with person in charge and provided Spanish and English reheating handout. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided written procedures in English and Spanish and discussed with person in charge **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing station near dry storage prep area blocked by 5 gallon buckets. Person in charge removed buckets. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chemical test kit at Dishmachine wet and unable to test sanitizer. No other chemical test kit available to test sanitizer.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed hand washing station with no paper towels by dish machine. Person in charge added paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle filled with clear liquid at bar without a label. Person in charge added a label. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 3
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed plastic food grade bucket with lettuce on floor of walk-in cooler. Observed two cases of food on floor of walk-in freezer Observed case of rice and bucket of beans on floor of dry storage. Person in charge had employees start placing food on shelves. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave on cook line soiled with food.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple gaskets on coolers in kitchen soiled with food debris and black/green mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 18, 2026 12:11 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 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.