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ALIEN TACO

7643 GATE PKWY 105 · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32256

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 21, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3446948
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8735975
DBPR license2613383

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
7 High Priority4 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 7

#4High 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. Lamb, lamb, chicken cooling overnight in walk in cooler at 44-53F. Provided operator cooling handout. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#5High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine testing at 0ppm chlorine. **Warning**

Warning
#6High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler raw shell eggs stored over case of Queso. Also, raw shrimp stored over cooked beef in walk in cooler on speed rack. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#7High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Lamb and chicken cooling overnight in walk in cooler at 44-53F. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin ComplaintStop Sale
#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At server line sour cream, tomatoes at 59F. Person in charge states has been out on line for 30 minutes. Recommend holding on time. Person in charge moved to reach in cooler. Sauces in squeeze bottles on ice at 70F made with cream. Person in charge moved to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#9High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice in warmer at 129F. Lid removed at time of inspection. Person in charge began reheating. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#10High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical bottle stored on ice cream freezer. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 4

#11Intermediate03C-89-4

Intermediate – Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Establishment is non continuously cooking chicken and beef. No written procedure, not labeling items as raw, no temperature logs. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#12Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards with staining on makeline and stand alone. Interior of microwave with debris buildup. Interior of make line reach in cooler with debris buildup. Can opener with debris buildup.

#13Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in kitchen blocked by fan on sink. Sanitizer bucket stored in hand wash sink by bar. Person in charge removed items. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#14Intermediate31B-05-4

Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel dispenser at server line not dispensing. Person in charge fixed during inspection. Missing paper towels at bar hand wash sink. Person in charge provided. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 3

#1Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple open lid employee drinks on prep surfaces in kitchen. Person in charge began moving. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#2Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters with grease buildup. Exterior of bulk dry goods containers with debris buildup.

#3Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of single service items stored on floor in storage room upstairs. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 12, 2026 12:12 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
4 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.