Tacos Azcatl # 1
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026
39
Score
Tacos Azcatl # 1 has been inspected seven times since 2024. The most recent visit was on Apr 22, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near eight violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “food stored in a prohibited area” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Restaurants in Jacksonville average 74, so Tacos Azcatl # 1 trails the local norm. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
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Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 22, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over bags of ice in storage cooler. Manager started to rearrange the freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham (50F - Cold Holding) stored in flip top cooler over filled. Portion below fill line if 40F
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 6 flying insects on empty meat boxes and wrappers. **Warning**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels provided at hand wash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bags and boxes stored in hand wash sink.
31A-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of spoon touching crumbled Parmesan cheese.
10-01-5
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Two cases of tortillas stored in dining room trailer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-37-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Aguas frescas juice bottles with handle to store water for cooking on the grill.
25-32-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cut marks on long white cutting board.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table near cutting board.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle on cooler is broken. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
39
Nov 21, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose Bibb. Vacuum breaker missing from one side of splitter at threaded hose Bibb at exterior of MFDV Operator removed splitter from threaded hose bibb . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs stored over ready to eat cheese sauce in reach-in cooler across from grill. Also, observed raw fish stored over ready to eat beef in reach in freezer in prep trailer. Operator removed shelled eggs and raw fish to properly store. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink next to triple sink used to store multiple plastic jugs. Operator removed plastic jugs from hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed operator unable to provide proof of employee food safety training. Operator stated he had certifications on other truck. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl without handle used to dispense seasoning in trailer at prep area. Operator removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle on reach-in cooler across from juice machine and gasket on same cooler in disrepair. Also, handle on fridge/ freezer in prep trailer in disrepair **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed multiple boxes of tortillas and chips stored in dining trailer that is not connected to MFDV. **Repeat Violation**
08B-37-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. One can of homily stored on floor next to triple sink. Employee removed from floor to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Observed no valid license decal displayed on MFDV. Only expired decals are on display.
50-03-4
Basic - 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. Observed no MFDV license number affixed to exterior of food truck.
50-04-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed cut avocado not washed prior to being prepared. Sticker still adhered to cut avocado. **Repeat Violation**
08B-39-4
43
May 27, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 21, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing from threaded hose Bibb and from both sides of splitter at hose Bibb at front of MFDV. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Cut onions stored in direct contact of non food grade paper towel in reach-in cooler and fridge in storage trailer
14-86-1
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over ready to eat green chili salsa in reach-in cooler across from stove. Also, raw salmon stored over ready to eat beef in reach-in cooler across from stove. Operator removed both foods to properly store.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. ambient temperature of shelled eggs (51F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from stove. Operator was unaware that cooler was unable to maintain temperature of 41F and below. Operator placed eggs in nearby cooler to chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded cheese, cooked ham, cooked beef, cut lettuce, sour cream (48F-52F - Cold Holding)in reach-in cooler across from stove. Operator stated items placed in cooler today but didn't realize ice build up in back of cooler. Operator removed TCS foods and placed in nearby cooler to chill. Also, cooked pork, cooked chicken, cooked beef (45F-46F - Cold Holding) in fridge in storage trailer. Operator believes the door was opened and closed a bit today causing temperature to rise since it's so hot outside today. Operator stated he will move some of the TcS foods out of fridge to nearby cooler in trailer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple portable cutting boards in prep area and cook line soiled/ stained
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed multiple jugs of water stored in hand wash sink. Operator removed jugs of water from hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach-in cooler across from MFDV entry door unable to maintain temperature of 41F and below. Ambient temperature 50F. Observed large mass of ice surrounding fan area.Operator removed TCS foods and unplugged cooler to defrost ice build up. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on floor in cabinet below triple sink. Operator cleaned up dead roach.
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle on reach in fridge /freezer in food trailer missing/ in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor of MFDV soiled. Also, floor inside cabinet below trip,e sink soiled with debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Multiple boxes of tortillas stored in dining trailer that is not connected to MFDV. Operator removed boxes of tortillas to properly store. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-37-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed cut avocados not washed prior to preparation. Sticker still adhered to cut avocado.
08B-39-4
29
Sep 12, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect next to single use to go containers above food pick up window.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired 6-1-24 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored over ready to eat peppers in reach-in glass door cooler in dry food storage area.
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded mozzarella cheese (77F - Cold Holding) in bottom of reach-in cooler below front window area. Employee left cheese out and placed back in cooler upon inspectors arrival. Operator stated he will keep cheese in bottom of reach-in cooler to chill. Also, house made pico (45-46F - Cold Holding). Observed portion cups of house made pico stored higher than chill line of reach-in cooler. Operator started to move some to lower pans to chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing from threaded hose Bibb at front side of MFDV. Also, 3 Vacuum breakers missing from threaded hose Bibb with splitter connected. From front side of MFDV
29-34-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee employed more than 60 days is currently working on getting his food handler training completed.
53B-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed 7 dead roaches on sticky trap control device under triple sink. Operator discarded sticky tape control devices during this inspection.
35A-06-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf above triple sink unable to properly air dry
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle on reach-in cooler near back entry door in disrepair. Also, gasket on same reach-in cooler torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Multiple boxes of tortillas stored in trailer used as dining area that is not connected to MFDV.
08B-37-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container with peeled onions stored on floor under front counter area. Employee removed container of peeled onions. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
33
Mar 20, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tacos Azcatl # 1 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tacos Azcatl # 1 on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tacos Azcatl # 1?
Across the inspection record, “food stored in a prohibited area” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Tacos Azcatl # 1.
How does Tacos Azcatl # 1 compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Tacos Azcatl # 1 most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Tacos Azcatl # 1's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tacos Azcatl # 1 have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Tacos Azcatl # 1 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Tacos Azcatl # 1 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tacos Azcatl # 1 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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