Inspection Report

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TACO'S QUEEN

2369 SR 16 · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32084

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 8, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3456976
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8756342
DBPR license6501724

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority0 Intermediate5 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 2

#6High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp in walk-in cooler above blueberries and cheese. Person in charge move shrimp under ready to eat foods. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed drawers on cook line: pork, beef, shrimp (49-50F – Cold Holding) person in charge placed cooling onions inside one hour prior to inspection. Ambient air is 45F person in charge moved product to walk-in freezer to cool and is placing work order on drawers. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 5

#1Basic24-24-4

Basic – Clean equipment and utensils stored in a room that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Observed three cutting boards dying outside on rack. Person in charge brought inside and placed in dish washing area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn on flip-top cooler top cooler.

#3Basic10-12-5

Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on top of dirty ice machine. Person in charge moved ice scoop to warehouse washing. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on cook line soiled with black/green mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic36-30-4

Basic – Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed new wall blocking cook line from dinning area made from fresh unsealed wood. Discussed with person in charge.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 2:05 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.