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MARISCOS EL PACIFICO

3911 UNIVERSITY BLVD W · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32217

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 7, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3384137
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8478613
DBPR license2607704

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate12 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#13High Priority12A-16-4

High Priority – Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered form outside and changed gloves without washing hands. Manager intervened. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#14High Priority22-45-4

High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dish Machine chlorine 0 ppm. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 1

#15Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ About 5 food service employees onsite with no certified food manger present. Arrived later. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 12

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled deflector plate in ice machine located: kitchen. Pink substance on effector plate. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Multiple. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Unsecured co2 tank. Frontline.

#4Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler threshold Brocken

#5Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor by rear Reach in cooler.

#6Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Container prepped food on floor in walk in cooler. Avocados. Moved by manager. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic28-24-4

Basic – Grease recycling container overflowing onto ground. Grease on ground around grease container located outside by rear of building. Per owner , container is cracked and requires new grease receptacle. Recent rainwater causing standing / pooling water by rear of Establishment near receptacle. Per owner, Is in communication with grease company to obtain another receptacle that is not leaking or cracked. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. In use knife between equipment. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open.

#10Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in Reach in cooler. Prep line.

#11Basic08B-54-4

Basic – Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Uncovered containers of prepped onions. Walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#12Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe under Three compartment sink and faucet by Dish Machine.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 11:25 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 48 · Gas appliances / boiler certificate – reporting only
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.