GRINGOS TACOS
125 KING ST STE C, SAINT AUGUSTINE, FL 32084
License #6502414
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Mixed Health Record
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GRINGOS TACOS in SAINT AUGUSTINE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 79 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on July 8, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 13 total violations — 4 critical, 9 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on July 8, 2026 shows 13 observation rows: 4 critical, 0 major, and 9 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
- [22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave is soiled with food debris.
- [08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Vinegar and bottled water on floor.
- [01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Salsa 52F, ranch 51F; ( - Cold Holding). In reach in cooler overnight. Person in charge discarded both.
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler are soiled. Person in charge wiped clean.
- [33-31-5] Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old greasy rags out by back door on outside.
- [36-01-4] Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor behind stove is soiled.
- [49-05-4] Flammables stored near a source of ignition. For reporting purposes only. Gas powered sprayer and gas can sitting next to dry storage materials in outside shed.
- [50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6.1.26.
- [29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on hose at mop sink.
- [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salsa 52F, ranch 51F; ( - Cold Holding). In reach in cooler overnight. Person in charge discarded both.
- [42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop face down in bucket.
- [14-47-4] Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Fan on kitchen floor is soiled.
- [25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service to go containers on floor in outside dry storage.
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