Inspection Report

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TACOS MY BLESSING

218 W KING ST · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32084

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 15, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number1279996
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8471644
DBPR license6550231

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority6 Intermediate0 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#1High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp above ready to eat cooked cooling chicken in refrigerator. Person in charge moved chicken to top shelf and shrimp below ready to eat. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 6

#2Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk opened Saturday per person in charge missing date mark. Person in charge added date mark. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – 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 and discussed with person in charge. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#4Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed flip-top cooler cutting boards stained with food debris. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Intermediate53A-07-6

Intermediate – No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed no certified food manager for establishment. Observed only certification expired Jesus Rodriguez 3/20/24 **Warning**

Warning
#6Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided employee reporting agreement and discussed with person in charge **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#7Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – 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. Observed some employees hired over 60 days missing food handler certifications.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 7, 2026 2:26 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.