LAS TAPATIAS TIENDA AND RESTAURANT
9910 OLD BAYMEADOWS RD STE 3 · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32256
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
35A-02-7High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Observed one flying insect in back kitchen by mop sink.
01D-01-5High Priority – Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Per person in charge serves tilapia ceviche raw with no heat step. Unable to provide proof of parasite destruction during inspection . **Warning**
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. To go bag in direct contact with tortillas at make line. Person in charge replaced with foil. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In walk in cooler raw pork stored over case of vegetables. In glass door reach in cooler raw chorizo over uncovered sauce. Person in charge rearranged during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In glass door cooler Soup, beef (48-50F – Cold Holding) observed door cracked open during inspection. Person in charge began reheating, closed door. In walk in cooler Beef, pork, cheese (44-48F – Cold Holding). Person in charge states has been in and out of unit. Other items in unit 42-43F. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 2
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ One CFM with expired training 1.2025.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed back hand wash sink used to thaw chicken. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 9
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Exterior handles of reach in cooler make line with debris buildup.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal items stored with food in dry storage area. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Light visible under back door.
36-12-4Basic – Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Floor in kitchen with damage to tiles, unsealed concrete in places. Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable over griddle at bar area. Observed standing water on floor in several places in the kitchen.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Buckets of dried chilies stored on floor in dry storage and kitchen. Person in charge raised. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-24-4Basic – Garbage enclosure area in disrepair. Garbage enclosure not maintained in good repair.
14-42-4Basic – Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Pieces of hood filter missing.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken and shrimp thawing in containers at room temperature in kitchen. Person in charge moved to walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Several containers of flour, salt unlabeled in kitchen. Person in charge labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 9, 2026 12:32 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.