LA NOPALERA MEXICAN RESTAURANT
4530 ST JOHNS AVE, #3 · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32210
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
4 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed; 2 pans of queso at temperatures of 44-47F stored in walk-in cooler near door. 3 pans for cooked chicken at temperatures of 45-46F stored in walk-in cooler near door. 3 pans of refried beans at temperatures of 44-46F stored in walk-in cooler near door. Person in charge stated all food items were prepared day prior and were not removed from walk-in cooler for any reason. Queso (44-47F – Cooling); Cooked chicken (45-46F – Cooling); Refried beans (44-46F – Cooling) **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed; 1 live roach in flip top cool on cook line behind white back protective plate. 1 live roach above flip top cooler on cook line between shelf and peeling cover on bottom side of shelf. 8 live roaches on under side of storage shelf where dish machine chemicals are stored. Person in charge began cleaning and disposing of live roaches. 4 live roaches on under side of bar between plywood wall and bar structure. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-23-4High Priority – Roach excrement and/or droppings and egg sac present. Observed; 1 roach egg sac and roach droppings on sheet pan on drying rack near three compartment sink. 1 roach egg sac and roach droppings on under side of bar near plywood connector for wall and bar top near dish machine. **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed; 2 pans of queso at temperatures of 44-47F stored in walk-in cooler near door. 3 pans for cooked chicken at temperatures of 45-46F stored in walk-in cooler near door. 3 pans of refried beans at temperatures of 44-46F stored in walk-in cooler near door. Person in charge stated all food items were prepared day prior and were not removed from walk-in cooler for any reason. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:36 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.