EL TAINO RESTAURANT
4347 UNIVERSITY BLVD S, Jacksonville, FL 32216
Duval County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: KAY AND CE, LLC · License: SEA2615243
EL TAINO RESTAURANT in Jacksonville, FL has 28 inspections on record with 262 total violations (9.4 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.
Data current as of January 17, 2025
Emergency Closures (1)
| Date | Reason | Reopened |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 26, 2019 | Roach activity | 09:04:00 |
Inspection History (28)
Jan 17, 2025 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Sep 5, 2024 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Jan 23, 2024 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Sep 15, 2023 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Sep 1, 2023 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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Aug 28, 2023 — Routine - Food· 20 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Feb 13, 2023 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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Feb 6, 2023 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 19 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Jan 31, 2023 — Routine - Food· 25 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Sep 22, 2022 — Routine - Food· 9 violations · Call Back - Complied
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Sep 16, 2022 — Routine - Food· 29 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Mar 3, 2022 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Mar 2, 2022 — Routine - Food· 24 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Dec 14, 2021 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Jan 6, 2021 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Aug 19, 2020 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Dec 27, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Dec 27, 2019 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Dec 26, 2019 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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Jul 16, 2019 — Complaint Full· 14 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Jun 10, 2019 — Routine - Food· 9 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Mar 14, 2019 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
Feb 11, 2019 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
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Jan 10, 2019 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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Jan 9, 2019 — Routine - Food· 21 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Dec 5, 2017 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 11 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Oct 16, 2017 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Feb 27, 2017 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
How Does This Facility Compare?
EL TAINO RESTAURANT has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Duval County average of 0.16 closures per facility. It has averaged 9.4 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 4.05.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many health inspections has EL TAINO RESTAURANT had?
- EL TAINO RESTAURANT has had 28 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
- Has EL TAINO RESTAURANT ever been shut down?
- Yes, EL TAINO RESTAURANT has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
- What are the most common violations at EL TAINO RESTAURANT?
- The most frequently cited violations at EL TAINO RESTAURANT are: Food contact surfaces, Clean multi-use utensils, Premises clean.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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