TIPICOS
5912 UNIVERSITY BLVD W · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32216
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
24 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
35A-02-8High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. One fly by drinks
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 6/1/26. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license. Operator paid it during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Degreaser on shelf above spices, employee removed it **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 9
11-27-4Intermediate – 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. Emailed one **Corrective Action Taken**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine sanitizer
51-14-7Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Has 2 storage units in back area of property, operator will get rid on one this because he'll use El Botanero as commissary for storage and cooking in the mean time he opens his restaurant behind food truck **Admin Complaint**
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator couldn't find probe thermometer
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. For 2 employees here for 2 years
51-22-5Intermediate – Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Has 2 storage units in back area of property, operator will get rid on one this because he'll use El Botanero as commissary for storage and cooking in the mean time he opens his restaurant behind food truck **Admin Complaint**
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two employees here for two years don't have it yet
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two under table, employee stated they area cleaners
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. When handled is turned on there is a squirt of water and that's it, no more water coming out, owner fixed it **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 12
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn in little prep cooler **Repeat Violation**
08B-42-4Basic – Food stored outside. Cooler with nanches fruit in them, explained to employees and she placed them inside **Corrected On-Site**
14-42-4Basic – Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Gap in between filters
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in reach in cooler with cheese,
50-04-4Basic – 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. Has wrong numbers outside, don't match decal
35B-14-4Basic – Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Window and door and middle door opened, no screens **Repeat Violation**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed one **Corrective Action Taken**
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In cooler with cheese in it and on 1 door cooler with lettuce
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Emailed one
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets with black build up
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Black build up on shelf in upright cooler
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Brown powder and white pounder in bulk containers, employee stated they are sugar and seasoning, in cooking truck and storage truck at back
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 15, 2026 11:16 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.