TACO WAY

Name: TACO WAY
Address: 8618 BAYMEADOWS RD, JACKSONVILLE, FL, 32256, US
Rating: 84.4

8618 BAYMEADOWS RD, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32256

License #2615518

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84.4 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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TACO WAY in JACKSONVILLE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 84.4 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on January 20, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 25 total violations — 7 critical, 4 major, 14 minor.

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Latest clean pass

September 25, 2025

The latest inspection on January 20, 2026 included 3 critical violations, 2 major, and 9 minor.

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Administrative complaint recommended
[01B-24-5] 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] 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.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Table used for prep in kitchen has chipped edges leaving particle board exposed in places.
[31B-03-4] 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.
[42-03-5] 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.
[35B-03-4] Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Self closer missing from back door.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired license with old ownership information displayed on wall.
[41-10-4] 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.
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restroom door to womens restroom not self closing.
[36-37-5] 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 mens restroom.
[22-02-4] 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.
[33-29-4] Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Grease receptacle outside of back door open, observed grease accumulated near lid.
[16-46-4] 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.
[23-03-4] 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.

Administrative complaint recommended
[22-02-4] 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.
[31B-02-4] 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.
[33-29-4] Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Observed buildup of grease on exterior and ground around grease receptacle with lid open.
[03B-01-6] 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.
[35A-06-4] 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.
[32-17-4] Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Womens restroom door not self closing.
[35B-03-4] Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Self closer missing from back door.
[36-73-4] 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.
[01B-02-5] 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.

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