Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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BAJA TACO

209 S SUMMIT STREET · CRESCENT CITY · Putnam County · FL 32112

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 8, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3382455
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8473416
DBPR license6400868

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On bottom shelf of reach-in cooler across from cook line, beans (47F – Cold Holding) Operator stated they had been in and out of cooler many times during lunch rush. Operator put beans in different reach-in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#8High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steam table next to grill, cooked beef (113F – Hot Holding) Operator stated beef had been in steam table approximately 1 hour.

Intermediate 1

#9Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bottom shelf of tall reach-in cooler has food buildup.

Basic 6

#1Basic32-02-4

Basic – Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Bathroom door left open due to door hinge not working properly.

#2Basic32-12-5

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In unisex bathroom, receptacle not covered. Operator covered during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on shelf in dish room me t to clean dishes. Operator moved phone. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach in chest freezer at end of cook line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic32-17-4

Basic – Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Bathroom door self-closer broken **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in bucket of water behind establishment. Operator removed mop to dry **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 11:19 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 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 32 · Bathrooms
3 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.