The Taco Shop
114 St George St, Saint Augustine, FL 32084 · Permanent Food Service · License 6501788
What drove the grade
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 25 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 2 basic-7
- Administrative complaint on Aug 25Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score73
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 25, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
3 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
Above the fill line in reach in cooler; tomatoes 47°F. Per person in charge in charge in cooler 2 hours. Person in charge placed inside of cooler.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violationAdministrative complaint
Basic2
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Soufflé cup used as a scoop. Person in charge removed cup.
Fixed on the spot
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
Cook line has food on floor.
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.