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EL TAPATIO ORIGINAL

7900 103 ST STE 32 · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32210

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 27, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3493207
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8858581
DBPR license2612932

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#9High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over ready to eat cooked beef in standing reach in freezer in kitchen. Person in charge moved cooked beef to top shelf away from raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#10High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat mayonnaise in reach in cooler on cook line. Mayonnaise had hole punctured through top for scooping spoon to fit. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 3

#11Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed opened container of milk with no date marking stored in reach in cooler next to reach in freezers. Person in charge stated it was opened day prior but unable to confirm exact time. Person in charge voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12Intermediate12A-03-4

Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed person in charge wash hands in wash sink of three compartment sink. Inspector educated person in charge on proper handwashing locations. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#13Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled blade on can opener on prep table near standing reach in freezers. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 8

#1Basic16-23-4

Basic – Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime scale accumulation inside of dish machine.

#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal pan with no handle used for scooping rice stored in rice bin in dry storage. Person in charge removed pan. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles throughout kitchen. Person in charge has replaced more than half of soiled ceiling tiles since previous inspection.

#4Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable stored on flip top cooler on cook line. Person in charge voluntarily discarded cutting board. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; soiled hood filters above cook line. Soiled gasket and frame on walk-in cooler door. Soiled gaskets on reach in cooler in bar area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to clean containers stored on drying rack next to three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. Observed open lid on dumpster person in charge stated belonged to establishment. Person in charge closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed large container of chips with no lid stored in dry storage area near office.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 16, 2026 1:03 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
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.