LA NOPALERA MEXICAN RESTAURANT
111 BARTRAM OAKS WALKS · SAINT JOHNS · St. Johns County · FL 32259
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
01B-07-4High Priority – Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. In walk-in cooler, chipotle sauce has mold-like substance on sauce inside of container.
35A-09-4High Priority – Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. At cook line, observed 1 insect at not in use reach-in cooler drawer. Operator killed and discarded insect. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
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, pans of raw chicken stored over raw ground beef.
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At make line reach-in cooler, pico (49F – Cold Holding); shredded cheese (47F – Cold Holding). Operator stated items in cooler overnight.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At make line reach-in cooler, pico (49F – Cold Holding); shredded cheese (47F – Cold Holding). Operator stated items in cooler overnight. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At dish machine, hose bibb under machine missing backflow preventer.
Intermediate 3
02C-03-5Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. In walk-in cooler, container of whipping cream opened 2 days prior per manager, not dated.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At prep area, can opener blade has build up of debris and rust. At bar, soda gun has build up of food residue on inside nozzle.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sinks at dish area have metal pan in one sink and metal rack in the other sink. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 10
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior walls of ice machine have black mold-like substance.
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tank by beer walk-in cooler not secured.
32-12-6Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In women's restroom, only one of three stalls has covered receptacle
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. At wait station, plastic cups stacked before air drying.
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In beer walk-in cooler, standing water on floor.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. At make line, container of lard on floor. At prep area, container of lard and bulk container with beans stored on floor. Operator moved items off floor. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar, handwash sink missing handwash sign. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, in reach-in cooler not in use drawers and interior has build up of residue.
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On shelf by walk-in cooler, aluminum pans on top,shelf not stored inverted.
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At dish area, water dripping from ceiling.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 2, 2026 11:07 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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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.