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TACO'S QUEEN

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 28, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3482541
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8823102
DBPR license6501724

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#4High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed queso cheese (45F – Cold Holding); pico (45F – Cold Holding); refried beans (45F – Cold Holding) in walk in cooler near door. Person in charge stated door left own during prep for less than an hour. Person in charge had employees place food in back of cooler to cool. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 1

#5Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed hand washing station in back kitchen without soap. Person in charge added soap. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 3

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle used to scoop rice. Person in charge removed bowl from rice. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#2Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed two ceiling tiles soiled with black/green mold like substance Observed two ceiling tiles missing in kitchen. Observed two ceiling tiles showing signs of water damage.

#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled on reach in cooler with food debris. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 16, 2026 12:59 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
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 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
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.