Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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RUTA CATRACHA 504

4238 UNIVERSITY BLVD S · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32216

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 20, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number1344140
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13735683
DBPR license2652641

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority5 Intermediate15 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical24 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#16High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked chicken in thank you bag, also peeled bananas, operator removed them **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#17High 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 beef in bag on top of bag with fries, in box freezer, raw chicken on shelf above yuca in upright cooler, all ziplock, explained to her

#18High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken on shelf above beef, all in ziplock bags, upright freezer, explained to her

#19High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 120f beans, cooked today, operator placed them on stove, got to 165f **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 5

#20Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. None, emailed one **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#21Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bag with with fruit, operator moved it **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#22Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator couldn't find it

#23Intermediate02B-02-5

Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. For undercooked eggs when requested, gave one and posted it **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#24Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Yellow substance by triple sink, operator labeled it chlorine **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 15

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On salsa, operator removed it **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Couldn't find it

#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened drink on prep cooler, operator discarded it **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn in prep cooler

#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Flour in container on floor

#6Basic35B-14-4

Basic – Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Window and back door opened, no screen

#7Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed one **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#8Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. None, in black upright cooler and gray upright cooler, operator placed one on each **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Basic51-18-6

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

#10Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. None, emailed one

#11Basic16-48-4

Basic – Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. One ladle as clean has dry beans on it, operator placed it in triple sink to wash **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#12Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Cooked meat on table, 30f, explained to her and she placed them in cooler

#13Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet on triple sink

#14Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table, operator made chlorine solution and placed it there, 100ppm

#15Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powder in bulk containers, operator labeled sugar and flour **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 3:43 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
2 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.