How many health inspections has Taqueria Esmeralda in Jennings had?

Taqueria Esmeralda in Jennings has had 0 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 0 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.

Has Taqueria Esmeralda in Jennings ever been shut down?

No, Taqueria Esmeralda in Jennings has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.

Has Taqueria Esmeralda in Jennings faced any disciplinary actions?

Yes, Taqueria Esmeralda in Jennings has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,200.00 in fines.

How much has Taqueria Esmeralda in Jennings been fined?

Taqueria Esmeralda in Jennings has been fined a total of $1,200.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

How many inspections has Taqueria Esmeralda in Jennings had?

Taqueria Esmeralda in Jennings has 4 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.

What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Taqueria Esmeralda in Jennings find?

Taqueria Esmeralda in Jennings was most recently inspected by FDACS on March 9, 2026 (Focused Inspection).

Has Taqueria Esmeralda in Jennings had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?

Yes, Taqueria Esmeralda in Jennings has 28 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS. Most affected products were voluntarily destroyed.

What are the most common violations at Taqueria Esmeralda in Jennings?

The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Taqueria Esmeralda in Jennings are: 2-201.11(A): The establishment does not require food employees or conditional employees to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to reportable symptoms, diagnosis, past illnesses or history of exposure to diseases that are transmissible through food. Food employee or conditional employee does not report necessary additional information such as date of onset of symptoms or illness, or diagnosis without symptoms. 2-201.11(A) P; 5-501.17: Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. 5-501.17; 6-301.11: Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 Pf.

Taqueria Esmeralda in Jennings

1338 Plum St, Jennings, FL 32053

Hamilton County · Food Service
Owner: Taqueria Esmeralda LLC
DBPR License: MFD1350282
FDACS Estab #: 387575

Overview

Taqueria Esmeralda in Jennings, FL has 0 inspections on record with 0 total violations (0 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures, and $1,200.00 in fines across 2 disciplinary actions (plus 4 FDACS inspections).

0Inspections

0Violations

0Closures

$1,200in Fines

4FDACS Insp.

28Stop-Sale Orders

Last inspected FDACS: March 9, 2026

Taqueria Esmeralda in Jennings: Comparison to Hamilton County Averages

This Facility 0 violations / inspection 0 violations per inspection

Hamilton County Avg 4.53 violations / inspection 4.53 county average

This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures

Hamilton County Avg 0.22 closures / facility 0.22 county average

Taqueria Esmeralda in Jennings: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)

Total fines on record: $1,200.00

Disciplinary action history for Taqueria Esmeralda in Jennings
Action Date	Case Number	Fine	Violation Date	Enforcement Office
May 14, 2025	6--2024058165	$800.00	Sep 9, 2024	Fort Lauderdale
Apr 5, 2021	6--2021008013	$400.00	Feb 15, 2021	Miami (Doral)

Taqueria Esmeralda in Jennings: FDACS Inspection History (4)

Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.

2026 — 2 inspections

Mar 9, 2026 — Focused Inspection· 14 stop-sale orders· Focused Inspection

Inspector: ROY BROGAN JR, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: This check-back inspection conducted to verify compliance of food safety citations observed during previous inspection. The compliance issues that required a Check-Back have been resolved and this food establishment has Met Inspection Requirements. Check-Back release issued for Stop Sale Orders.

Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions

STOP SALE ORDER

Reason: 581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing

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Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.

STOP SALE ORDER

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling

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Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.

STOP SALE ORDER

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling

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Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.

STOP SALE ORDER

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling

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Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.

STOP SALE ORDER

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling

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Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.

STOP SALE ORDER

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling

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Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.

STOP SALE ORDER

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling

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Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.

STOP SALE ORDER

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling

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Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.

STOP SALE ORDER

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling

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Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.

STOP SALE ORDER

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling

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Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.

STOP SALE ORDER

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling

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Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.

STOP SALE ORDER

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling

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Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.

STOP SALE ORDER

Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Container Requirements

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Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.

STOP SALE ORDER

Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Container Requirements

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Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.

Jan 20, 2026 — Focused Inspection - Check-back Needed· Re-Inspection Required

Inspector: ROY BROGAN JR, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: This Focused Inspection is being conducted offsite to document a verbal conversation to help assist the food establishment with compliance of recent food safety observations and continuing issues.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

2025 — 1 inspection

Dec 11, 2025 — Product Re-inspection Required· 11 violations· 14 stop-sale orders· Re-Inspection Required

Inspector: ROY BROGAN JR, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to [email protected]. Please note each observation that has been corrected. Failure to provide required documentation in 30 days may result in Administrative Action. Stop Sale Order issued. Food establishment may visit https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 to request a written release of the Stop Sale Order. If the product contains a controlled substance, a court order obtained by a law enforcement agency may be required before the Department may release the product for destruction. Failure to obtain a written release from the Department prior to moving the stopped product or failure to comply with the terms of the Department's written release will result in Administrative Action. Provided 5KER25-4, Notice of Emergency Rule - Requirement to label the concentration of 7-OH on kratom products. Provided 5K-4.034 Second Notice 2025 - Notice to All Hemp Food Establishments dated April 3. 2025.

Risk-Based Violations

2-201.11(A) The establishment does not require food employees or conditional employees to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to reportable symptoms, diagnosis, past illnesses or history of exposure to diseases that are transmissible through food. Food employee or conditional employee does not report necessary additional information such as date of onset of symptoms or illness, or diagnosis without symptoms. 2-201.11(A) PP

There is no employee health policy. See comments. Y o

71 Hemp or Hemp Extract intended for Human Consumption sold or distributed in a container that is not compliant with ASTM International D3475-20, Standard Classification of Child Resistant Packages, because the container does not meet one or more of the descriptions of child-resistant packages set out in Table 1 therein. 5K-4.034(6)(j), F.A.C.

Hemp or Hemp Extract intended for Human Consumption sold or distributed in a container that is not compliant with ASTM International D3475-20, Standard Classification of Child Resistant Packages, because the container does not meet one or more of the descriptions of child-resistant packages set out in Table 1 therein. 5K-4.034(6)(j), F.A.C. See supplements and comments. o

75 Hemp or Hemp Extract intended for human consumption is distributed or sold in packaging that does not include: 1. A scannable barcode or quick response code linked to the certificate of analysis of the hemp extract by an independent testing laboratory; 2. The batch number; 3. The Internet address of a website where batch information may be obtained; 4. The expiration date; 5. The number of milligrams of each marketed cannabinoid per serving. s. 581.217(7)(a)2. a. - e., F.S. and 5K-4.034(6)(a), F.A.C.

Hemp or Hemp Extract intended for human consumption is distributed or sold in packaging that does not include: 1. A scannable barcode or quick response code linked to the certificate of analysis of the hemp extract by an independent testing laboratory; 2. The batch number; 3. The Internet address of a website where batch information may be obtained; 4. The expiration date; 5. The number of milligrams of each marketed cannabinoid per serving. s. 581.217(7)(a)2. a. - e., F.S. and 5K-4.034(6)(a), F.A.C. See supplements and comments. o

75 Hemp and hemp extract intended for human consumption does not declare the number of milligrams of each cannabinoid per serving and the serving size on the label. 5K-4.034(6)(c), F.A.C.

Hemp and hemp extract intended for human consumption does not declare the number of milligrams of each cannabinoid per serving and the serving size on the label. 5K-4.034(6)(c), F.A.C. See supplements and comments. o Print Date: 12/15/2025 Page 1 of 3 75 Citation Description: The label of a product containing Hemp or Hemp Extract intended for Human Consumption in packaged form does not specify conspicuously the name and place of business of the processor, packer, or distributor. 5K-4.034(6)(i), F.A.C. Observation: The label of a product containing Hemp or Hemp Extract intended for Human Consumption in packaged form does not specify conspicuously the name and place of business of the processor, packer, or distributor.¿5K-4.034(6)(I), F.A.C. See supplement and comments. o

77 Hemp or hemp extract for human consumption is attractive to children, containing color additives. 581.217(3)(a) F.S., 5K-4.034(5), F.A.C.

Hemp or hemp extract for human consumption is attractive to children, containing color additives. 581.217(3)(a) F.S., 5K-4.034(5), F.A.C. See supplements and comments. o

6-301.14 Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees. 6-301.14

Both restrooms, warewash room and retail: no hand wash signs at hand wash sinks.

6-301.11 Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 PfPf

Men's restroom, ice bagging room: no soap available at hand wash sinks.

5-205.11 Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use or is used for purposes other than handwashing, or an automatic handwashing facility not used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 5-205.11 PfPfRepeat

Ice bagging room: hand wash sink has ice bags and cups stored in it.

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-204.11 Temperature measuring device sensor not located to measure the air temperature or a simulated product temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit or in the coolest part of a hot food storage unit; cold or hot holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety food not equipped with at least one integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display; or temperature measuring device not designed to be easily readable. 4-204.112(A), (B) and (D)

Walk in cooler: there is no ambient air thermometer (40 degrees F).

5-501.17 Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. 5-501.17Repeat

Women's restroom: there is no covered container.

81 Kratom Products improperly labeled as provided in emergency rule 5KER25-4. Kratom products must be labeled with the concentration of 7-Hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) as provided in 5KER25-4, expressed in "parts per million (PPM) on a dry-weight basis," of the net contents of the package.

Retail: various kratom product labels do not include the concentration of 7-OH in parts per million (PPM) on a dry-weight basis. See comments. A Supplemental Report was also issued during the visit which includes important information for management.

Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions

STOP SALE ORDER

Reason: 581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing Comments: When corrections have been made, request a Food Safety Inspector visit for written release of product by contacting the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 or [email protected]. Print Date: 12/15/2025 Page 1 of 9

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STOP SALE ORDER

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling Comments: When corrections have been made, request a Food Safety Inspector visit for written release of product by contacting the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 or [email protected].

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Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Container Requirements Comments: When corrections have been made, request a Food Safety Inspector visit for written release of product by contacting the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 or [email protected]. Print Date: 12/15/2025 Page 8 of 9 When the department or its duly authorized agent finds, or has probable cause to believe, that any food or food-processing equipment is in violation of this chapter or any rule adopted under this chapter so as to be dangerous, unwholesome, fraudulent, or insanitary within the meaning of this chapter, an agent of the department may issue and enforce a stop-sale, stop-use, removal, or hold order, which order gives notice that such article or processing equipment is, or is suspected of being, in violation and has been detained or embargoed and which order warns all persons not to remove, use, or dispose of such article or processing equipment by sale or otherwise until permission for removal, use, or disposal is given by the department or the court. It is unlawful for any person to remove, use, or dispose of such detained or embargoed article or processing equipment by sale or otherwise without such permission in accordance with 500.172 (1) Florida Statutes. AN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING IS AVAILABLE FOR ALL ORDERS, NOTICES, AND REPORTS IN THIS SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT If you wish to contest the Department's action, you have the right to request an administrative hearing to be conducted in accordance with Sections 120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes and to be represented by counsel or other qualified representative. Your request for hearing must contain: 1. Your name, address, and telephone number, and facsimile number (if any). 2. The name, address, and telephone number, and facsimile number of your attorney or qualified representative (if any) upon whom service of pleadings and other papers shall be made. 3. A statement that you are requesting an administrative hearing and dispute the material facts alleged by the department, in which case you must identify the material facts that are in dispute (formal hearing), or that you request an administrative hearing and that you do not dispute the facts alleged by the department (informal hearing). 4. A statement of when (date) you received the Notice and the file number of this Notice. Your request for a hearing must be received at the address shown on this Notice within twenty-one (21) days of receipt of this Notice. If you fail to obtain a Release from this Notice or fail to request an administrative hearing within the twenty-one (21) day deadline you waive your right to a hearing and the Department may enter a Final Order imposing up to the maximum penalties as authorized by Florida Law. HEARING WAIVER AND WAIVER OF RIGHTS I, _____________________________________________________ the person in charge of fast trip 6 hereby waive a notice and a hearing as provided in Chapter 120, Florida Statutes and waive all rights as provided on the last page of this report. ____________________________________________ (Signature) ACKNOWLEDGEMENT I acknowledge receipt of a copy of this document. (Signature of FDACS Representative) (Signature of Representative) ROY BROGAN JR, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST ELO NAVA, MANAGER Print Name and Title FDACS-14325 Rev. 07/13 Print Date: 12/15/2025 Page 9 of 9

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2024 — 1 inspection

Sep 10, 2024 — Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 10 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: ROY BROGAN JR, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to [email protected]. Please note each observation that has been corrected. Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided, along with vomit and diarrhea cleanup procedure guide and 2 hand wash signs.

Risk-Based Violations

4-601.11(A) Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A) PfPf

Ice bagging room: there is a mold like substance in the ice machine. Machine was turned off and cleaning began.

There is no employee health policy. See comments.

Ice bagging room: no soap or paper towels at hand wash sink.

Retail and Men's Restroom: no hand wash signs at hand wash sinks. See comments.

95 Establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who has passed a test through a recognized accredited program. 5K-4.021(1), F.A.C.

There is no certified food protection manager.

Good Retail Practice Violations

Walk in cooler: there is no ambient air thermometer (41 degrees F).

4-302.12 Food temperature measuring device not provided or not readily accessible for use in ensuring food temperatures are attained and maintained; or food temperature measuring device with a suitable small-diameter probe not provided or not readily accessible to accurately measure the temperature in thin foods. 4-302.12 Pf

There is no small diameter probe thermometer.

3-602.11(B)(1)-(4) Food packaged on site not labeled with: the common name of the food or an adequate descriptive identity statement; if made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients and sub-ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight; an accurate declaration of the net quantity of contents; the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor; or nutritional labeling as specified in 21 CFR 101 and 9 CFR 317 Subpart B. 3-602.11(B)(1)-(4) and (6)

Retail: ice bagged on site is not labeled with manufacturer and address. COS labeled during inspection. x

4-302.14 Test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of sanitizing solution not provided. 4-302.14 Pf

Ware wash room: there are no sanitizer test strips.

5-501.17 Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. 5-501.17

Women's restroom: there is no covered container.

Taqueria Esmeralda in Jennings: Stop-Sale & Stop-Use Orders (28)

Products placed under stop-sale or stop-use order by FDACS inspectors. Stop-sale orders prohibit the sale of food that is adulterated, mislabeled, or poses a health risk.

FDACS stop-sale and stop-use orders for Taqueria Esmeralda in Jennings
Date	Order Type	Product	Brand/Lot	Reason
Mar 9, 2026	STOP SALE ORDER	—	Number of Packages:	581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing
Mar 9, 2026	STOP SALE ORDER	—	Number of Packages:	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Mar 9, 2026	STOP SALE ORDER	—	Number of Packages:	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Mar 9, 2026	STOP SALE ORDER	—	Number of Packages:	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Mar 9, 2026	STOP SALE ORDER	—	Number of Packages:	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Mar 9, 2026	STOP SALE ORDER	—	Number of Packages:	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Mar 9, 2026	STOP SALE ORDER	—	Number of Packages:	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Mar 9, 2026	STOP SALE ORDER	—	Number of Packages:	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Mar 9, 2026	STOP SALE ORDER	—	Number of Packages:	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Mar 9, 2026	STOP SALE ORDER	—	Number of Packages:	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Mar 9, 2026	STOP SALE ORDER	—	Number of Packages:	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Mar 9, 2026	STOP SALE ORDER	—	Number of Packages:	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Mar 9, 2026	STOP SALE ORDER	—	Number of Packages:	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Container Requirements
Mar 9, 2026	STOP SALE ORDER	—	Number of Packages:	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Container Requirements
Dec 11, 2025	STOP SALE ORDER	—	Number of Packages:	581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing Comments: When corrections have been made, reque…
Dec 11, 2025	STOP SALE ORDER	—	Number of Packages:	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling Comments: When corrections have been made, request a Food Safety Inspector vi…
Dec 11, 2025	STOP SALE ORDER	—	Number of Packages:	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling Comments: When corrections have been made, request a Food Safety Inspector vi…
Dec 11, 2025	STOP SALE ORDER	—	Number of Packages:	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling Comments: When corrections have been made, request a Food Safety Inspector vi…
Dec 11, 2025	STOP SALE ORDER	—	Number of Packages:	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling Comments: When corrections have been made, request a Food Safety Inspector vi…
Dec 11, 2025	STOP SALE ORDER	—	Number of Packages:	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling Comments: When corrections have been made, request a Food Safety Inspector vi…
Dec 11, 2025	STOP SALE ORDER	—	Number of Packages:	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling Comments: When corrections have been made, request a Food Safety Inspector vi…
Dec 11, 2025	STOP SALE ORDER	—	Number of Packages:	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling Comments: When corrections have been made, request a Food Safety Inspector vi…
Dec 11, 2025	STOP SALE ORDER	—	Number of Packages:	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling Comments: When corrections have been made, request a Food Safety Inspector vi…
Dec 11, 2025	STOP SALE ORDER	—	Number of Packages:	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling Comments: When corrections have been made, request a Food Safety Inspector vi…
Dec 11, 2025	STOP SALE ORDER	—	Number of Packages:	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling Comments: When corrections have been made, request a Food Safety Inspector vi…
Dec 11, 2025	STOP SALE ORDER	—	Number of Packages:	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling Comments: When corrections have been made, request a Food Safety Inspector vi…
Dec 11, 2025	STOP SALE ORDER	—	Number of Packages:	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Container Requirements Comments: When corrections have been made, reque…
Dec 11, 2025	STOP SALE ORDER	—	Number of Packages:	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Container Requirements Comments: When corrections have been made, reque…

Taqueria Esmeralda in Jennings: Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has Taqueria Esmeralda in Jennings had?: Taqueria Esmeralda in Jennings has had 0 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 0 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
Has Taqueria Esmeralda in Jennings ever been shut down?: No, Taqueria Esmeralda in Jennings has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
Has Taqueria Esmeralda in Jennings faced any disciplinary actions?: Yes, Taqueria Esmeralda in Jennings has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,200.00 in fines.
How much has Taqueria Esmeralda in Jennings been fined?: Taqueria Esmeralda in Jennings has been fined a total of $1,200.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
When was Taqueria Esmeralda in Jennings last inspected?: Taqueria Esmeralda in Jennings was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on March 9, 2026. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Taqueria Esmeralda in Jennings had?: Taqueria Esmeralda in Jennings has 4 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Taqueria Esmeralda in Jennings find?: Taqueria Esmeralda in Jennings was most recently inspected by FDACS on March 9, 2026 (Focused Inspection).
Has Taqueria Esmeralda in Jennings had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: Yes, Taqueria Esmeralda in Jennings has 28 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS. Most affected products were voluntarily destroyed.
What are the most common violations at Taqueria Esmeralda in Jennings?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Taqueria Esmeralda in Jennings are: 2-201.11(A): The establishment does not require food employees or conditional employees to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to reportable symptoms, diagnosis, past illnesses or history of exposure to diseases that are transmissible through food. Food employee or conditional employee does not report necessary additional information such as date of onset of symptoms or illness, or diagnosis without symptoms. 2-201.11(A) P; 5-501.17: Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. 5-501.17; 6-301.11: Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 Pf.
Does Taqueria Esmeralda in Jennings have any repeat violations?: Yes, Taqueria Esmeralda in Jennings has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 2-201.11(A): The establishment does not require food employees or conditional employees to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to reportable symptoms, diagnosis, past illnesses or history of exposure to diseases that are transmissible through food. Food employee or conditional employee does not report necessary additional information such as date of onset of symptoms or illness, or diagnosis without symptoms. 2-201.11(A) P; 5-501.17: Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. 5-501.17.