LA NOPALERA #8
1571 CR 220 #110 · FLEMING ISLAND · Clay County · FL 32003
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 8
22-41-4High 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. Machine was primed and retested to 50ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
28-14-5High Priority – Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Observed full mop bucket outside back door. Inspector asked employee where used mop water is dumped. Employee stated in the trees or the bushes. Inspector notified employee and person in charge to dispose of mop water in mop sink only.
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two live flying insects observed at end of the bar near margarita machine. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw beef in freezer by back exit in direct contact with grocery bag.
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Open bag of raw beef stored on top of fries.
12A-02-4High Priority – Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server bring dirty dishes to the dishroom then go to the server line and made iced drinks for a customer and then delivered plate of food to a customer without washing hands first.
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Quesadilla on a plate in middle of steam table at 105F. Person in charge states prepared 20 minutes prior. Person in charge voluntarily discarded quesadilla. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Threaded faucet outside back exit missing vacuum breaker. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 1
03F-10-5Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written plan available. Inspector provided and assisted with completion of written procedures during inspection. Also, person in charge states cut tomatoes are held time controls. No time mark present. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic 9
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/floors/walls soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Wall in dishroom with heavy black substance.
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license expired 6-1-2023. **Repeat Violation**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Three dead roaches in light shield in hallway at dishroom. Four dead roaches in light shield at back exit. Employee removed and discarded all dead roaches. **Corrected On-Site**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall in disrepair at mop sink-left side. Hole in wall to the left of the dishmachine. Ceiling tile missing at back dry storage room. Cove molding missing on left wall at end of bar in margarita machine area. **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Tongs on oven door handle. Employee moved. Soufflé cup used in Parmesan cheese. Employee removed soufflé cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-09-4Basic – Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Unwrapped toothpicks in jar at front counter.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef thawing in bucket of standing water in prep sink. Person in charge placed running water over the beef. **Corrected On-Site**
14-12-4Basic – Utensils in poor condition. Observed three metal strainers in poor condition with metal shredded on parts of the strainers. Employee discarded all strainers. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in mop bucket in hallway at server line.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 13, 2026 2:53 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 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.