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LA ESQUINA MAR Y TIERRA

6630 BEACH BLVD STE 2 · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32216

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 20, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number1341099
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13732642
DBPR license2653042

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority4 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#8High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Washed peppers in thank you bag

#9High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken in open bag above bag with fruit pulps and bread, box freezer, operator rearranged **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 90f rice in warmer off, operator turned warmer on **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 4

#11Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Grease build up on fryer basket

#12Intermediate53A-07-6

Intermediate – No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Operator has employee training card, explained to her **Warning**

Warning
#13Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator placed some **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#14Intermediate31B-05-4

Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Operator placed another roll **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 7

#1Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Oil jug on floor

#2Basic50-03-4

Basic – Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. None

#3Basic50-04-4

Basic – Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. None, explained to him

#4Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. None. In prep cooler

#5Basic51-18-6

Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. Couldn't find it

#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket with black build up in prep cooler

#7Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw fish on table, 32f, she placed it in cooler

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 3:44 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
2 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.