Jacksonville, Duval County

TACO WAY

8618 BAYMEADOWS RD, Jacksonville, FL 32256

FoodSeating
Latest violations
14
3 High Priority
Jan 20, 2026
City
Jacksonville
County
Duval
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jan 20, 2026

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 14

01B-24-5

Detail 24311998

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Salsa verde made in house cooked dated 12/31. Jamaica made in house with rehydrated flowers with no date mark. Person in charge unsure how old product is.

03A-02-5

Detail 24312007

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Steak made yesterday in drawer closest to door under cook line at 46F. Person in charge states had drawer open for orders. Other items in unit holding 41F. Person in charge moved to other reach in cooler to rapidly chill. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

41-10-4

Detail 24311996

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bleach bottles stored with bottles of red wine vinegar in back dry storage area. Disinfectant wipes stored with single service items in kitchen. Air freshener stored with syrups at front counter. Person in charge began moving to appropriate location. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 24312004

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Clean cutting boards with staining. Interior of ice machine with white and black buildup on sides of unit.

31B-03-4

Detail 24312000

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at back hand wash sink by ice machine. Person in charge states has none to replace. No paper towels at front hand wash sink.

32-04-4

Detail 24312005

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restroom door to women's restroom not self closing. Repeat Violation

36-37-5

Detail 24312002

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Porous ceiling tiles observed in back kitchen. Also, standing water observed on floor near triple sink and mop sink. Also floors with heavy grease accumulated at cook line especially left side. Door damage observed to frame to men's restroom.

50-09-4

Detail 24312001

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired license with old ownership information displayed on wall.

14-11-5

Detail 24312003

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Table used for prep in kitchen has chipped edges leaving particle board exposed in places.

33-29-4

Detail 24311995

Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Grease receptacle outside of back door open, observed grease accumulated near lid. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24311999

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of ice machine with soiled plastic that renders top of unit not smooth and easily cleanable. Exterior of kitchen tools like blender base and scale in dry storage with debris buildup. Soda nozzles with debris buildup at front counter. Hood filters either grease accumulated. Gaskets to drawers below cook line with debris buildup.

16-46-4

Detail 24312006

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels observed on multiple clean dishware items. Also, old food debris observed on several clean dishware items near triple sink.

35B-03-4

Detail 24311997

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Self closer missing from back door. Repeat Violation

42-03-5

Detail 24312008

Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Floor tiles observed stored on top of bulk containers of dry goods. Tool set stored on shelf above food product.

Sep 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Total: 3

01B-02-5

Detail 24060756

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Fish, mozzarella cheese, consume, butter, salsa verde, chicken wings, tres leches in double door middle reach in cooler in back kitchen at 49-51F. Ambient temperature of unit 47F during inspection. Person in charge unsure how long unit has been out of temperature. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23: In double door reach in cooler consume, consume, tres leches at 49-50F. Person in charge states has not had repaired. Moved other cooling and thawing time/temperature control for safety items to other unit holding temperature. Ambient temperature of unit 55F during inspection. Queso in warmer at 109F since 11am. Person in charge states has not taken temperature, unit at low power during inspection. Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 24060755

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish, mozzarella cheese, consume, butter, salsa verde, chicken wings, tres leches in double door middle reach in cooler in back kitchen at 49-51F. Ambient temperature of unit 47F during inspection. Person in charge unsure how long unit has been out of temperature. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23: In double door reach in cooler consume, consume, tres leches at 49-50F. Person in charge states has not had repaired. Moved other cooling and thawing time/temperature control for safety items to other unit holding temperature. Will not utilize for time/temperature control for safety items until unit is holding at 41F or below. See stop sale. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 24060754

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corn, queso, birria heated to temperature on griddle, then held hot in warmers at 103-125F. Person in charge returned to griddle to reheat. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23: Queso in warmer at 109F since 11am. Person in charge states has not taken temperature, unit at low power during inspection. Admin Complaint

Sep 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 11

01B-02-5

Detail 24054581

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Fish, mozzarella cheese, consume, butter, salsa verde, chicken wings, tres leches in double door middle reach in cooler in back kitchen at 49-51F. Ambient temperature of unit 47F during inspection. Person in charge unsure how long unit has been out of temperature. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 24054573

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish, mozzarella cheese, consume, butter, salsa verde, chicken wings, tres leches in double door middle reach in cooler in back kitchen at 49-51F. Ambient temperature of unit 47F during inspection. Person in charge unsure how long unit has been out of temperature. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03B-01-6

Detail 24054577

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corn, queso, birria heated to temperature on griddle, then held hot in warmers at 103-125F. Person in charge returned to griddle to reheat. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03C-89-4

Detail 24054580

Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Per person in charge steak is par cooked, cut, then finished on griddle once ordered. Person in charge unable to provide written procedures. Inspector emailed form to operator during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 24054572

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles with debris buildup at front counter. Also, observed mold like substance buildup in the ice machine. Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 24054576

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels missing at front counter hand wash sink, at back hand wash sink by water heater. Person in charge began providing. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

35A-06-4

Detail 24054579

Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests observed in establishment. Observed one dead flying insect on clean bowl in clean dishware storage area. Person in charge pulled to clean. Corrective Action Taken

36-73-4

Detail 24054575

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease buildup on the wall and floor behind the cook line. Observed standing water on the floor by back triple sink and hand wash sink. Ceiling tiles are porous in kitchen. Observed hole in one ceiling tile, water damage on several other tiles. Repeat Violation

33-29-4

Detail 24054578

Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Observed buildup of grease on exterior and ground around grease receptacle with lid open.

35B-03-4

Detail 24054571

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Self closer missing from back door. Repeat Violation

32-17-4

Detail 24054574

Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Women's restroom door not self closing. Repeat Violation

Jun 17, 2025

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

50-17-3

Detail 23828233

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License 6.1.25.

14-11-5

Detail 23828234

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed slicer in poor repair, pieces of blades missing, falling into open pan of utensils below on shelf. Person in charge discarded during inspection. Removed tray of utensils to be cleaned during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

Apr 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Total: 1

29-42-4

Detail 23685049

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing from splitter at mop sink with green hose attached. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-04: No change. Admin Complaint

Apr 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 4Basic: 7Total: 15

08A-05-6

Detail 23678903

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler raw fish stored over prepped onions. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01B-02-5

Detail 23678897

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Horchata and Jamaica in reach in cooler overnight at 53F. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 23678906

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In three door low boy Horchata and Jamaica in reach in cooler overnight at 53F. See stop sale. In stand up reach in cooler chicken, beef, beef, in drawers under cook line cheese, beef chicken 53-58F. Person in charge states had door open for prep. Moved items to produce reach in cooler that is holding temperature. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

29-42-4

Detail 23678908

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing from splitter at mop sink with green hose attached. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 23678894

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles with debris buildup in front server area.

31B-02-4

Detail 23678899

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels or soap at hand wash sink in front or back kitchen. Person in charge provided. Corrected On-Site

05-06-4

Detail 23678900

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Probe thermometer at 52 in ice water.

27-16-4

Detail 23678895

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water shut off at back hand wash sink.

51-11-4

Detail 23678904

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 unsecured in front server area. Person in charge chained. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 23678905

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under triple sink soiled.

10-06-5

Detail 23678907

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle to spoon touching rice. Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23678902

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters with grease buildup.

35B-03-4

Detail 23678896

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Self closer disconnected from back door. Repeat Violation

32-17-4

Detail 23678901

Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Self closer disconnected from women's restroom.

14-12-4

Detail 23678898

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Spatula missing pieces.

Nov 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-32-5

Detail 23368174

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile with water damage in back kitchen, missing piece of tile. Also, standing water observed on floor along wall with triple sink. No active leak observed. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: Ceiling tile has been replaced. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

Nov 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 7Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 14

01B-01-4

Detail 23363546

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two cans of tomatoes with dent along seam. One can salsa with dent along seam.

35A-02-6

Detail 23363544

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One flying insect in kitchen. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

Detail 23363543

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Seared beef not fully cooked stored over tortillas in reach in cooler drawers. Person in charge removed tortillas. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01B-02-5

Detail 23363539

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In stand up reach in cooler by back door chicken, beef, beef in unit overnight at 47-54F per person in charge. Per person in charge cooler has not been working for 5 days. Has part on order. Person in charge will not utilize for time/temperature control for safety foods until serviced. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 23363548

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In stand up reach in cooler by back door chicken, beef, beef in unit overnight at 47-54F per person in charge. Per person in charge cooler has not been working for 5 days. Has part on order. Person in charge will not utilize for time/temperature control for safety foods until serviced. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

41-10-4

Detail 23363541

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Unlabeled table cleaner bottle per person in charge stored on prep area. Person in charge labeled and moved to appropriate location. Corrected On-Site

29-42-4

Detail 23363536

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing at splitter at mop sink. Needed on non chemical side of splitter. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31A-11-4

Detail 23363549

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher stored in hand wash sink in kitchen. Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site

22-38-5

Detail 23363545

Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Establishment only has scented bleach available for sanitizing. Warning

02D-11-5

Detail 23363542

Intermediate - Raw animal food cooked with non-continuous method is not identified/labeled while stored after initial heating according to written procedures. Steak seared, not labeled as raw.

53B-10-4

Detail 23363537

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Several employee certifications missing required information.

36-32-5

Detail 23363540

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile with water damage in back kitchen, missing piece of tile. Also, standing water observed on floor along wall with triple sink. No active leak observed.

33-14-4

Detail 23363547

Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage. Shared dumpsters overflowing.

35B-03-4

Detail 23363538

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Self closer missing at back door.

Aug 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

51-16-7

Detail 22939852

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/. Establishment has changed from Teriyaki restaurant to Taco restaurant, menu has subsequently changed. Also, hibachi has been removed, griddle has been removed from front counter, flattop has been added to kitchen. Walk in cooler is being utilized as dry storage. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-20: Operator needs more time to submit and obtain approval. Time Extended

Jun 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 7Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 12

41-07-4

Detail 22937377

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medicine stored on shelf above prep area. Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site

28-12-4

Detail 22937383

High Priority - Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without system approval for such change. Observed 30 seats in establishment during inspection. Provided seating change form.

35A-02-6

Detail 22937385

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 flying insects in back storage area.

08A-05-6

Detail 22937384

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In double door reach in cooler shell eggs stored over ready to eat items, person in charge moved to correct location. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 22937379

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Jamaica at 51F in dispenser since yesterday per person in charge.

03A-02-5

Detail 22937387

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In drawers under cook line chicken, beef, cheese 47-53F. In fliptop, pico, guacamole with tomato 45-50F. Person in charge states has been out of temperature less than 4 hours. Salsa verde in squeeze bottle on cookline at 69F. Person in charge states has been out for 1 hour. Moved to other unit holding temperature. Also, Jamaica at 51F in dispenser since yesterday per person in charge. Discussed time with person in charge. Corrective Action Taken Warning

29-42-4

Detail 22937380

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink at splitter on non chemical side.

53A-04-6

Detail 22937386

Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ One manager on duty with no proof of CFM.

31A-11-4

Detail 22937381

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cup stored in hand wash sink at back kitchen. Cup was removed. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 22937376

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment utilizes chlorine to sanitize, only able to provide PH test strips.

51-16-7

Detail 22937382

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/. Establishment has changed from Teriyaki restaurant to Taco restaurant, menu has subsequently changed. Also, hibachi has been removed, griddle has been removed from front counter, flattop has been added to kitchen. Walk in cooler is being utilized as dry storage. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 22937378

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed porous tiles in kitchen with water damage on several tiles.