Inspection Report

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TACO LIBRE

2600 N PONCE DE LEON BLVD · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32084

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 16, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3469428
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8780425
DBPR license6500103

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority2 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#5High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken inside thank you plastic bag in walk-in cooler.

#6High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken in same pan has raw whole muscle beef. Raw Beef sitting in chicken water. Person in charge stated beef will be cooked to above 165F. Person in charge had employees rearrange speed rack placing items in order of minimum cooking temperature. **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 bucket of lettuce (67F – Cold Holding) sitting on counter behind cook line for one hour per person in charge. Person in charge added ice and placed in walk-in cooler too cool. **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. Observed sliced chicken (111F – Hot Holding); shredded pork (88F – Hot Holding) left on flat top turned off for 30 min per person in charge. Person in charge voluntarily disposed of product. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 2

#9Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled with food debris.

#10Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed hand washing station by cook line and hand washing station at kitchen entrance missing soap Observed bar hand washing station missing soap. Person in charge had soap added to all hand washing stations. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 4

#1Basic08B-49-4

Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal food stored above establishment food in walk-in cooler. Person in charge had employee place personal food on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket on cook line coolers soiled.

#3Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean stacked food containers.

#4Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed bucket of chips in dry storage missing cover.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 23, 2026 12:49 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
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.