LA NOPALERA MEXICAN RESTAURANT
8206 PHILIPS HWY STE 29 · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32256
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
22-42-4High Priority – Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple sink in use with chlorine at 0ppm, person in charge remade to 50ppm. Also, observed employee rinsing dishes after sanitizing. Person in charge coached employee who began rewashing dishes. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can of tomatoes with sharp dent along seam.
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license. License expired 6.1.26. Person in charge renewed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk in cooler raw chicken stored on case of raw beef. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On paint, chemical stored on bag in box soda in back hallway. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment utilizing bleach and quatanery ammonium for sanitizing, unable to provide test strips.
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee on duty with expired training 1.2026.
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water shut off at beginning of inspection. Person in charge turned on and is hot by end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 5
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Cups at server area wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed rust on interior top of ice machine. Also, observed exposed insulation at reach in freezer in back prep area. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on multiple areas of the floor in kitchen. Also, ceiling tiles missing in corner to left of reach in freezer in galley prep area. Also, ceiling vent missing in kitchen, several vents with dust accumulated.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed two pairs of tongs on handle at oven in kitchen. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-39-4Basic – Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed whole heads of lettuce cut directly from packages. Also, observed sticker still on cut lemon in server garnish tray. Person in charge coached employee who began washing lettuce, removed lemon. **Corrective Action Taken**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:14 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 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.