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
23 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
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 10ppm chlorine. Employee made adjustments to machine and was retested at 50ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly in bar on counter above ice bin. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-37-4High Priority – Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Pre-rinse hose nozzle hangs below flood rim of sink beside dishwasher.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale. House made guacamole on cold bar in kitchen at 57F. Per employee, guacamole placed on cold bar at approximately 9:30am. Temperature taken by inspector at approximately 2:30pm.
03F-04-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Cut tomatoes placed on time controls. Cut tomatoes listed on chart from 11:00 to 2:00. At 2:17, cut tomatoes were not discarded. Inspector informed manager and manager discarded cut tomatoes. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside back exit on threaded faucet with attached hose, no vacuum breaker present. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-15-5High Priority – Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Wiping cloth solution at bar at 200+ppm chlorine. Employee remade solution to 100ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 8
28-07-4Intermediate – Employee dumping mop water in the three-compartment sink / food preparation sink or floor drains. Observed mop bucket stored outside. Inquired with employee who states he mops the floor daily. Inquired as to where he dumps the waste mop water. Employee states waste mop water is discarded in the floor drain in front of the walk in cooler or the floor drain at the three compartment sink.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards at utility sink, at prep table and at steam table have heavy black staining. Can opener blade in dry storage room has heavy debris.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumped water from sanitizer bucket in hand wash sink in the bar.
53A-05-6Intermediate – 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. At beginning of inspection, five food handlers present with no certified food manager present. Certified food manager arrived during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
53A-11-4Intermediate – No person in charge present during hours of operation. Upon inspector arrival, staff on duty stated there is no manager or person in charge while the manager was on break and manager would return in thirty minutes after staff member placed call to manager. Manager arrived during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer in the restaurant. Manager keeps in personal vehicle.
53B-02-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of training for cook, Juan G hired over two months ago.
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No proof of employee reporting responsibilities for Juan G.
Basic 8
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Food build up on handle of microwave door in kitchen.
32-12-5Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in women's restroom.
10-12-5Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop for ice machine by dishroom stored on left side shelf of machine. Shelf has food particles and debris in direct contact with the ice scoop.
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. Bowl used as scoop in container of chili powder at prep area. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf below flat grill is soiled. Walk in cooler gasket is soiled.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Cooked tortilla shells on shelf in kitchen not covered.
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves have rust.
21-03-4Basic – Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Employee states wiping cloth solution at bar is a mixture of bleach, Fabuloso and degreaser. Employee remade solution. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 1:49 PM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.