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LA NOPALERA MEXICAN RESTAURANT

9734 CROSSHILL BOULEVARD · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32222

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 26, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3770636
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13892606
DBPR license2614229

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority4 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical19 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#12High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Two cans of jalapeños with denting along top seam and dent in side on rack in dry storage. Also, cheese sauce at service line reheating beginning at 11:00 at 95F at 2:25.

Stop Sale
#13High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine tested at 0ppm chlorine. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#14High Priority35A-02-8

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 27 live flying insects in the following areas; 4 live flying insects in the bar area 2 live flying insects under soda machine 1 live flying insects at ice machine Approximately 20 live flying insects at the bag in box soda rack **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#15High Priority03E-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. See stop sale. Cheese sauce at service line reheating beginning at 11:00 at 95F at 2:25.

Stop Sale

Intermediate 4

#16Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of bar soda guns with slime-like substance.

#17Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice scoop in handwash sink at ice machine. Bucket stored in handwash sink in dishroom. Both items removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#18Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink by ice machine. No paper towels at handwash sink in dishroom. No paper towels at handwash sink at utility sink.

#19Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at dishroom handwash sink.

Basic 11

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior top of ice machine has black mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach at handwash sink by ice machine. Employee removed and discarded the roach. Also, two dead roaches at the bag in box soda rack. Operator removed and discarded dead roaches. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic36-60-5

Basic – Door torn/in poor repair. Door to hot water heater room with holes and in disrepair.

#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor/wall/ceiling/vent soiled/has accumulation of debris. Vents in kitchen with surrounding ceiling tiles and in the dishroom have dust. Vent at utility sink has dust. Wall above make line has dust. Fan guards in walk-in cooler have dust. Walk-in freezer floor is soiled. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of kitchen microwave is soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster available. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-105 and operator hung sign. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior service windows and lid of ice machine has black and pink mold-like substance. Exterior of kitchen microwave is soiled. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water observed in bottom of flip top reach in cooler in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Prepared tortilla bowls stored on shelf above make line with no over head covering. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelving has rust.

#11Basic29-03-4

Basic – Water draining onto floor surface. Water draining to the floor from under the three compartment sink.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 27, 2026 11:17 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
4 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.