Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

ALIEN TACO

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 16, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3493495
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8859380
DBPR license2613383

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
8 High Priority3 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical18 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 8

#8High 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. Ranchero sauce in walk in cooler overnight per person in charge at 51F.

#9High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live flying insect observed in kitchen. Person in charge killed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10High 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 packages of ready to eat cheese. Also, on speed rack raw shrimp stored over ready to eat chicken and beef. Person in charge rearranged during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. One #10 can of salsa verde with dent along seam. Also, beans in walk in cooler dated 7/28.

Stop Sale
#12High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Garlic oil made with roasted garlic at 73F left in kitchen overnight per person in charge. Ranchero sauce in walk in cooler at 51F cooling overnight per person in charge.

Stop Sale
#13High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic oil made with roasted garlic at 73F left in kitchen overnight per person in charge. In stand up reach in cooler pork, beef at 46-48F. Observed pans of empanadas may be impeding airflow. Person in charge rapidly chilled to 38F. Sour cream at salsa station at 49F, cilantro cream sauce at 58F, moved items to time during inspection. Recoded time paperwork. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#14High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical stored on shelf with food products, person in charge moved to appropriate location.

#15High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing vacuum breaker at non chemical side of splitter at mop sink.

Intermediate 3

#16Intermediate03C-89-4

Intermediate – Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Establishment par cooks pork, chicken, beef, then cools to 41F. Establishment has no written procedures. Provided DBPR form during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#17Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pot stored in hand wash sink. Pot was removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#18Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple spray bottles with sanitizer per person in charge unlabeled.

Basic 7

#1Basic29-18-4

Basic – Drain cover(s) missing. Drain covers missing in mop sink closet at drains.

#2Basic14-71-4

Basic – Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Tape observed on ends of several utensils.

#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink and employee lunch stored on prep table in kitchen. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed items stored on floor in walk in freezer.

#5Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall around piping at dishmachine. Hole in wall/ ceiling observed in dry storage located upstairs.

#6Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Multiple pairs of tongs hung from handle of oven leaving food contact surface at knee level.

#7Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed multiple cases of single service items stored on floor of dry storage located upstairs.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 29, 2026 1:28 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
3 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.