Taqueria Vargas
1421 S 11 St, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 · Mobile Food Dispensing Vehicle · License 5550103
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 8 routine inspection3 high priority (2 no follow-up needed, 1 fixed on the spot), 3 basic-12
- Safety score88
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitJul 8, 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.
6 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority3
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
In stand up reach in cooler, multiple pans of raw pork/raw beef stored over tortillas shells and cilantro.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
Food items (lettuce and cut watermelon) in plastic to go bags.
Code 27, Water source: Drinking water not obtained from an approved source.
Operator stated he has filter at home and brings water from own property. Operator has sent some pone to store to buy some water for today.
Fixed on the spot
Basic3
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Multiple food items stored on floor under cook line/front counter. Operator removed all items from floor.
Fixed on the spot
Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles improperly stored.
Case of plastic utensils and plastic bags stored on floor. Operator removed from floor.
Fixed on the spot
Code 50, Current license displayed: Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
License number not displayed out exterior of truck.
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
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.