LA NOPALERA MEXICAN RESTAURANT
8206 PHILIPS HWY STE 29 · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32256
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. To go bag used in direct contact with raw bacon and shrimp in reach in freezer.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler container with raw fish stored over case of milk. In reach in freezer raw shrimp and bacon no longer commercially packaged stored over cheesecake. Person in charge began rearranging. **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 8 live roaches in unused oven under cooktop. Person in charge unable to kill. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
28-26-5High Priority – Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Observed wastewater backing up from floor drain under triple sink in bar, pooling at small circular drain in front of frozen margarita machines. Person in charge began vacuuming during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In drawers under cookline chicken, beef, beef 47-50F. Person in charge states had doors open frequently. Person in charge iced items down. Salsa at server line in large container at 47F. Observed low level of ice around container. Person in charge added more ice. In walk in cooler cheese, chicken 44F. Person in charge states has been in and out frequently. Inspector observed hinge broken on door. Other items in unit 41-43F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle in bar with debris accumulation. Staining observed in interior ice machine.
05-06-4Intermediate – Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Probe thermometer is at 22F in ice water. Person in charge calibrated during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Establishment has no hot water at time of inspection. Hot water is turned off, cold water only reaches 78F. **Warning**
Basic 4
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing in storage area off of cookline. Tiles on floor with damage/ missing around floor drain under triple sink in bar. Wall with water damage and standing water under dish pit area, triple sink. Leak observed in dining room ceiling leaking into catch bucket at time of inspection. Person in charge states is from AC.
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Cups at server line wet nesting.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed wire basket used at cookline with frayed edges. Also, bottom hinge to walk in cooler door disconnected.
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water and debris accumulated in keg cooler at bar area
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:04 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.