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Solid Health Score
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TAQUERIA VARGAS in FERNANDINA BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 94 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on July 8, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 6 total violations — 3 critical, 3 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on July 8, 2026 shows 6 observation rows: 3 critical, 0 major, and 3 minor.
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TAQUERIA VARGAS looks fairly solid on paper. Would you eat here?
Solid overall, with enough history that people may still weigh the details differently.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In stand up reach in cooler, multiple pans of raw pork/raw beef stored over tortillas shells and cilantro.
- [14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Food items (lettuce and cut watermelon) in plastic to go bags.
- [27-13-4] Drinking water not obtained from an approved source. Operator stated he has filter at home and brings water from own property. Operator has sent some pone to store to buy some water for today.
- [08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Multiple food items stored on floor under cook line/front counter. Operator removed all items from floor.
- [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. License number not displayed out exterior of truck.
- [25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of plastic utensils and plastic bags stored on floor. Operator removed from floor.
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