Talkin Tacos

4853 Big Island Dr 9, Jacksonville, FL 32246 · Permanent Food Service · License 2616333

Official report

out of 100

Grade B

Safety score 82 of 100

Latest visit: Sep 10, 2026 (8 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.High priority · no follow-up needed · 7 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Sep 10 complaint inspection
2 high priority (no follow-up needed), 3 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 3 basic
-18
Safety score82

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Inspection history

2 inspections · 2 visits

Latest inspection

Sep102026

Complaint inspection

8 violations found

First visitSep 10, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
8 violations found:
- 2 High priority
- 3 Intermediate
- 3 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority2
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
  Beef stock (46-55°F - Cooling), stored in deep containers covered with film wrap in walk in cooler from over night with no additional preparation done today as per employees. Stop sale issued
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135°F to 41°F within 6 hours.
  Beef stock (46-55°F - Cooling), stored in deep containers covered with film wrap in walk in cooler from over night with no additional preparation done today as per employees. Stop sale issued
Intermediate3
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection.
  Beef stock (46-55°F - Cooling), stored in deep containers covered with film wrap in walk in cooler from over night with no additional preparation done today as per employees. Stop sale issued
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  Cutting board on make table is stained
  Repeat violation
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.
  A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 5 food handler employees preparing food with no certified food manager present. Certified food manager arrived during inspection
  Fixed on the spot
Basic3
- Code 06, Food properly thawed: Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.
  Raw beef stored thawing in standing water inside prep sink at 64°F
- Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  Employee drink cup stored next to stored packs of tortillas under prep table
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  Ceiling tile in kitchen with dust build up
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Earlier inspections 1

Jul152026B83Routine inspection8 violations, 2 high priority No follow-up needed

First visitJul 15, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
8 violations found:
- 2 High priority
- 2 Intermediate
- 4 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority2
- Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
  Multiple cleaning chemicals stored on shelf next to drink bottles in hall way. Employee properly stored
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 50, Current license displayed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
  Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to public with an expired license. Operator license expired June 1, 2026 & under same ownership.
Intermediate2
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  Cutting board at make table with stained
  Repeat violation
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  Observed employee using pan to fill water from hand wash sink to fill steam table
Basic4
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  Cutting board at make table with cut marks
- Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Cloth used as a food-contact surface.
  Dry cloth uses to store bunches of cilantro produce on top on prep table. Employee removed
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  Multiple reach in cooler gaskets soiled
- Code 42, Premises and cleaning equipment: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  Wet mop stored in mop bucket not hinged
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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

Time/temperature control for safety food: Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Food-contact surface: Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
Nonfood-contact surface: Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
Stop sale: An order that the food can’t be sold or served.