El Tapatio Original
7900 103 St Ste 32, Jacksonville, FL 32210 · Permanent Food Service · License 2612932
What drove the grade
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 10 routine inspection2 high priority (1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 2 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 3 basic (1 repeat)-19
- Administrative complaint on Aug 10Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score61
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 10, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
7 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
Observed cooked rice stored in plastic to-go bags in standing reach in cooler on cook line. Person in charge removed rice and placed in food-grade zip bags.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violationAdministrative complaint
Code 50, Current license displayed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Observed establishment open and serving food to the public with a license that expired June 1, 2026.
Administrative complaint
Intermediate2
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Observed laundry detergent stored in hand wash sink near back right exit of kitchen. Person in charge removed detergent.
Fixed on the spot
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near back right exit of kitchen. Person in charge provided paper towels.
Fixed on the spot
Basic3
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
Observed cardboard lining food-contact shelves in walk-in cooler.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Observed cutting board with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable stored near dish machine.
Repeat violation
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Observed employee cell phone stored on tortilla bags near back left exit of kitchen. Person in charge removed cell phone.
Fixed on the spot
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.