LUPITA'S MEXICAN FOOD
1024 UNIVERSITY BLVD N · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32211
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat pico degallo in white reach in refrigerator across from cook station.
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. pico degallo (50F – Cold Holding), located in white reach in refrigerator across from cook station. Operator indicated food item was out temperature in excess of 4 hours and threw food item away. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pico degallo (50F – Cold Holding), located in white reach in refrigerator across from cook station. Operator indicated food item was out temperature in excess of 4 hours and threw food item away. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-06-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Shredded shredded cheese, (52F – 49F, Cooling 1 hour) (); cut tomatoes (55F-53F – Cooling 1 Hour) – located in flip top cooler behind service counter is not properly cooling. Operator placed ice beneath food items and advised he would have equipment serviced. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 1
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed surface rust on panel directly behind beverage dispenser nozzles located left of hand wash sink.
Basic 8
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Exposed wire hanging from ceiling over hand wash sink to right of service counter.
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches behind hot water heater located left of hand wash sink next to cook station.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors around hot water heater located left of hand wash sink near cook station is heavily soiled with debris.
33-11-4Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster. Drain plug missing from dumpster.
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer inside white reach in refrigerator across from cook station. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed rust buildup beneath steam table located behind service counter. Walk in cooler located near triple sink area has soiled gaskets.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp being thawed on prep table near triple sink. Operator moved food items back into walk in cooler to properly thaw. **Corrected On-Site**
33-31-5Basic – Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed several mechanical tools and miscellaneous items unrelated to food preparation in various areas in and around kitchen; triple sink and storage racks.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 12, 2026 4:44 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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.