TACO TORO
528 NEW BERLIN RD, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32218
License #2652281
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Excellent Health Score
How is this score calculated? →TACO TORO in JACKSONVILLE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 96.8 out of 100 — an A grade for consistent compliance with state food-safety standards. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on July 25, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 11 total violations — 4 major, 7 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on July 25, 2025 had no critical findings, but inspectors still documented 4 major and 7 minor violations.
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Inspection History
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- Warning Issued
- [10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between reach-in cooler and counter. Employee moved to be washed.
- [50-04-4] 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.
- [05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing in black refrigerator.
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Tops of both standing reach-in coolers soiled.
- [53A-07-6] No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Spoke to owner on phone, she has Certified Food Manager certification but certificate not available at time of inspection. Violation may be complied via email.
- [53B-01-5] 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. No proof of employee training available at time of inspection. Violation may be complied via email.
- [08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Case of oil stored on floor, all items must be at least 6inches off the floor.
- [06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Employee thawing chicken at room temperature. Thawing must be done in refrigeration or under running water.
- [16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Mfdv uses bleach for sanitizer, no chlorine test strips available.
- [31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container of frozen chicken on handwash sink. Employee moved.
- [22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave has food debris and splatter.
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TACO TORO has a strong inspection record. Would you eat here?
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