Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report

CIELO AZUL COCINA MEXICANA

10300 SOUTHSIDE BLVD #242 · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32256

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 14, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3654669
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13485121
DBPR license2616193

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedApril 14, 2026 3:13 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedApril 15, 2026 8:32 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionSewage back up

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
7 High Priority3 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 7

#6High Priority22-57-6

High Priority – Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. High temperature dishmachine testing at 150F at dish level after running multiple times. Person in charge will utilize triple sink to sanitize until unit can be serviced. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#7High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed to go style bag used in direct contact with tortillas on cook line.

#8High Priority01B-24-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cooked pork belly dated 4/1, carnitas dated 4/3 in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin ComplaintStop Sale
#9High Priority28-26-5

High Priority – Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Observed wastewater backing up through prep sink floor drain, floor drain in front of dry storage hallway at time of inspection. Wastewater is located in main thoroughfare of kitchen which cannot be blocked off. Person in charge tried to clear drain during inspection. Has called for service. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#10High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 2 portions of ROP salmon with instructions to remove from package prior to thawing, thawed in ROP package in make line drawer. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin ComplaintStop Sale
#11High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles with chemical cleaners stored on single service items in bar, on prep table in back kitchen. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Vermin activity present as evidenced by droppings found. Observed approximately 10 lizard droppings on bottom storage shelf in bar. Person in charge cleaned and discarded during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 3

#13Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle in bar with debris accumulation. Also, interior of ice machine with heavy mold like substance accumulation.

#14Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty plate stored in hand wash sink on cook line. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#15Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at 3 of 4 hand wash sinks in kitchen. Soap missing from dishmachine side cook line hand wash sink. Person in charge provided. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 5

#1Basic06-09-1

Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 2 portions of ROP salmon with instructions to remove from package prior to thawing, thawed in ROP package in make line drawer. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee beverages stored on prep areas. Person in charge began removing. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal items stored on dry storage shelves with/ over food products.

#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed three bus tubs of cut raw beef stored on floor under shelves in walk in freezer uncovered. Person in charge began covering and raising. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#5Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed several knives in kitchen stored between make line and prep table. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:05 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 7 · Food not re-served
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.