LA NOPALERA MEXICAN RESTAURANT
12640 BARTRAM PARK BLVD, UNIT 5 · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32258
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
21 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
08B-02-4High Priority – Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Uncovered limes at bar covered by manager.
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly In rear kitchen area. Swatted by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Over stacked Shredded lettuce 48° , shredded cheese 48° in make table by prep line. Person In Charge implemented and placed items on Time Temperature controled for safety during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Container of queso at 77°. Placed about 30 mins before. Reheated to 170° **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
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. Sign emailed.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Large food container lid in wait station Hand wash sink. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water side of restroom Hand wash sink turned off.
Basic 14
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. multiple. Soiled microwave handles. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Missing ceiling tile above Dish Machine line. Per Person In Charge work in progress to fix AC.
36-03-4Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Missing cove molding by rear Hand wash sink.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal glasses next to Single Service to go containers. Storage rack. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food prep employee with no beard guard.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs over oven handles. Moved by manager **Corrected On-Site**
14-36-5Basic – Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Torn cooler gasket. Kitchen.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing Hand wash sign at kitchen Hand wash sinks.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soil residue on spice containers.
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers. Dry rack. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled interior of kitchen cooler. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in base of kitchen cooler.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Uncovered sauce containers in walk in cooler.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Soiled wall by walk in cooler.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 25, 2026 12:48 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
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.