Mojos Taco

551 Anastasia Blvd, St. Augustine, FL 32080
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Mojos Taco 21 times, with records going back to 2022. Mojos Taco was last inspected on Apr 1, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.

Restaurants in St. Augustine average 81, so Mojos Taco is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

21
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters in kitchen soiled with grease build up. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled with dark colored substance.
23-03-4
95
Jan 17, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 16, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 11 rodent droppings 2 behind reach in cooler in kitchen 6 behind merch station and 4 in dry storage area. Operator swept up. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator refilled. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two spray bottles with clear liquid not labeled. Operator labeled sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
70
Sep 17, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Employee will not informed of responsibility. Employee signed document during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet rag on prep table. Operator placed in Sani bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee in kitchen no hair restraint. Employee put on hat. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
78
Jun 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Walk in cooler shelves soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-17: Walk in cooler shelves and reach in gaskets still soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelve soiled in back prep area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-17: Shelve still soiled. **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-17: Walk in shelves still rusted. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
86
Jun 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed rodent activity 42 rodent droppings in front of house station 25 rodent droppings in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with green liquid not labeled. Operator Labeled detergent. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelve soiled in back prep area.
22-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Walk in cooler shelves soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
67
Apr 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water treatment device not dated for last service. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: **Time Extended**
29-28-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
86
Apr 14, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top reach in cooler pico (45F - Cold Holding); guacamole (45F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (44F - Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fully thawed raw Mahi in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed rodent droppings 75 in dry strorage/ refrigeration area. 15 in kitchen area 8 in dining area. **Warning**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink in kitchen blocked by broom and dustpan. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water treatment device not dated for last service.
29-28-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted.
14-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitation bucket solution not a minimum strength. Operator remade 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
47
Jan 21, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. I broken shell egg in walk in cooler. Person in charge disposed of. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-14-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute on self service soda has black mold in it.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket in 1 hand washing sink and container in 2nd. Person in charge removed all items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Person in charge labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Missing at bottom of mop sink on floor.
36-03-4
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment has not applied for seating change and has 60 seats. Not 30. **Warning**
51-09-4
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Plastic on bottom of hot holding table.
14-13-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle laying in beef. Person in charge removed handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - In-use wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing hand washing sign in restroom.
31B-04-4
47
Aug 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment approved for 30 seats, added outdoor seating section. Actual seats is 62 now. Emailed operator seating change form. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: Establishment sill has additional seats outside. Plans received by plan review on 7.2.24. 30 day extension granted per LS. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: Establishment is working on obtaining approval **Time Extended**
51-09-4
95
Jul 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
86
May 6, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. On cook line, queso (49F - Cooling), operator and another employee state queso was from yesterday afternoon. Operator discarded. Also, in walk in cooler, beef (47F - Cooling), operator sates beef was prepped yesterday and didn't cool properly. Operator discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-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. On cook line, queso (49F - Cooling), operator and another employee state queso was from yesterday afternoon on steam table. Operator discarded. Also, in walk in cooler, beef (47F - Cooling), operator sates beef was prepped from yesterday and didn't cool properly. Operator discarded.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. At cook line, next to triple sink, mop sink has no vacuum breaker. At outside mop sink, no vacuum breaker present.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. On cook line, queso (49F - Cooling), operator and another employee state queso was from yesterday afternoon. Queso was stored in a deep pan with a lid, and placed in small reach in cooler.Operator discarded. Also, in walk in cooler, beef (47F - Cooling), operator sates beef was prepped yesterday and didn't cool properly. Beef was placed in a deep pan and covered. Operator discarded.
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. In prep area, hand wash sink next to ice maker, sink used for thawing raw fish. Operator had employee remove fish and place in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishments added back storage area, including 2 reach in coolers, and large shelving for single service and food items. Also, mop sink was added outside, outside exit door. Walk in freezer on plans is actually walk in cooler. At cook line, mop sink on plans is now used as hand wash sink. Outside patio seating added next to side exit. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator holding hash browns on time control, no paperwork available. Emailed operator time control paperwork.
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. In prep/storage area, multiple shelves are rusted.
22-31-4
Intermediate - Non-service animals permitted in the premises of the establishment. In dining room, non service dog allowed into restaurant. Employees did not attempt to redirect outside. Guest went to patio with animal. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-22-5
Basic - Plumbing fixture (toilet, faucet, sink) not easily cleanable. In guest bathroom, faucet is no longer smooth or easily cleanable.
29-12-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. At outside mop sink, drain pipe is broken and sink is leaking onto ground.
29-08-4
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment approved for 30 seats, added outdoor seating section. Actual seats is 62 now. Emailed operator seating change form.
51-09-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. In prep/storage area, exterior door is not self closing.
35B-03-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. On cook line, employee began prep guacamole using unwashed avocados as evident with stickers still present.
08B-39-4
Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. At guest bathroom, self closing device is ineffective, does not close by its self.
32-17-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In dry storage area, single service items, save a days, stored on floor. Operator placed in correct storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
23
Sep 25, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Aug 24, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. At time of inspection establishment has 6 kegs of kombucha and no invoice available to prove the product is from an approved source. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: At time of follow up inspection establishment waiting for response from kombucha provider. Establishment not selling kombucha until receiving necessary information from the provider. More time needed to provide invoice. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: Eight kegs of kombucha on site at time of callback. Operator unable to provide proof that kombucha is produced in a regulated facility. Kombucha is purchased from "Kombucha King" **Time Extended**
01A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler door gasket has mold like substance build up. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: At time of follow up inspection more time needed to clean/replace the walk in cooler door gasket. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
82
Jul 26, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. At time of inspection establishment has 6 kegs of kombucha and no invoice available to prove the product is from an approved source. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: At time of follow up inspection establishment waiting for response from kombucha provider. Establishment not selling kombucha until receiving necessary information from the provider. More time needed to provide invoice. **Time Extended**
01A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler door gasket has mold like substance build up. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: At time of follow up inspection more time needed to clean/replace the walk in cooler door gasket. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
82
Jul 25, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. At time of inspection establishment has 6 kegs of kombucha and no invoice available to prove the product is from an approved source. **Warning**
01A-05-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In the flip top reach in cooler on the main cook line, tofu (49F - Cold Holding); steak (48F - Cold Holding); shrimp (45F - Cold Holding); guacamole (49F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (51F - Cold Holding); black bean salsa (40F - Cold Holding); mahi (47F - Cold Holding); shrimp (46F - Cold Holding) all items stored in the reach in cooler overnight. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the flip top reach in cooler on the main cook line, tofu (49F - Cold Holding); steak (48F - Cold Holding); shrimp (45F - Cold Holding); guacamole (49F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (51F - Cold Holding); black bean salsa (40F - Cold Holding); mahi (47F - Cold Holding); shrimp (46F - Cold Holding) all items stored in the reach in cooler overnight. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on the main cook line and in the prep area have food residue staining build up. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in the prep area used as a warewashing sink, containers being washed with bleach water at time of inspection.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit available to test the three compartment sink or sanitizer solution buckets.
16-37-1
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet wiping cloth stored under in use cutting board in the prep area. Operator removed the wet wiping cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in the unisex restroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. In the prep area, sticky fly tape stored over cases of canned beverages to be sold to customers.
35B-08-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On the storage shelf in the prep area, clean containers with old dye labels on the containers.
16-46-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Container of employee personal food stored over beef broth in the walk in cooler. Operator relocated the employee personal food. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Flip top reach in cooler on the main cook line has duct tape on the metal flip top and exposed missing insulation inside the reach in cooler.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler door gasket has mold like substance build up. **Warning**
23-03-4
33
Feb 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. In flip top reach-in cooler next to back door observed, shell eggs ambient (51F - Cold Holding). Operator stated eggs were stocked in cooler within two hours prior to temperature and added ice to eggs during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-23:
03A-03-5
86
Feb 21, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In office storage area in reach-in cooler observed, shrimp (49F - Cold Holding) and ambient temperature reading 48F. Operator stated items were prepped day prior cooler had been open consistently for stocking coolers for two hours prior to temperature. One hour after temperature and cooler unopened observed cooler ambient at 47F.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. In flip top reach-in cooler next to back door observed, shell eggs ambient (51F - Cold Holding). Operator stated eggs were stocked in cooler within two hours prior to temperature and added ice to eggs during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In top of reach-in cooler to right side of expo window observed, cheese (46F - Cold Holding). Operator lowered level of cheese to under the fill line during inspection. In office storage area in reach-in cooler observed, shrimp (49F - Cold Holding) and ambient temperature reading 47F. Operator stated items were prepped day prior cooler had been open consistently for stocking coolers for two hours prior to temperature. One hour after first temp observed ambient at 47F. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no written cleanup procedures available. Provided operator with handout during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards attached to reach-in coolers with food debris staining. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In office storage area observed cases of chips stored on floor. Operator moved chips to shelf during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light bulbs on cook line uncovered. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed shelves and bottom of prep tables in prep area with rust buildup. **Repeat Violation**
14-47-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lids open. Operator closed lids during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. In dining room observed plastic utensils available to customers not stored with handles facing out. Employee began rearranging utensils during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
25-02-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in bucket near walk-in cooler. Operator hung mop up during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
39
Oct 28, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mojos Taco last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mojos Taco on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mojos Taco?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Mojos Taco.

How does Mojos Taco compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?

Mojos Taco most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Augustine average of 81.

Has Mojos Taco's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mojos Taco have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mojos Taco means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Mojos Taco inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mojos Taco is inspected around six times per year on average.