LA NOPALERA MEXICAN RESTAURANT
8206 PHILIPS HWY STE 29 · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32256
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
08B-56-4High Priority – Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed canister of whipped cream stored in drink ice in the ice machine. Person in charge removed. **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on counter in women's restroom. Killed and discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed canister of whipped cream stored in drink ice in the ice machine. Person in charge removed. Also, observed two shell eggs in walk in cooler with cracked shells.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In drawers on cook line chicken, steak, steak 46-50F. Observed drawers not fully closed during inspection. Person in charge added ice to items, closed drawers fully. At server area salsa on ice at 55F. Small amount of ice observed in tub. Person in charge added ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle with purple chemical stored hanging on shelf with nozzle facing condiments. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 1
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at cook line hand wash sink. Also, missing soap at main men's restroom hand wash sink. Person in charge began replacing. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic 5
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed staining, mold like substance on interior of ice machine. Also, makeline cutting boards with staining. Also, soda nozzle at bar with mold like substance buildup. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed cups at server line wet nesting.
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor in the sever area, in the bar. Ceiling tiles over walk in cooler missing. Missing ceiling tile in hallway with reach in freezer/ dry storage.
10-06-5Basic – In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed tongs in several raw meat products with handles touching meat.
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of to go containers stored on floor in server area. Person in charge raised. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 3, 2026 12:20 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.