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LA NOPALERA MEXICAN RESTAURANT 7

13799 BEACH BLVD 102 · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32224

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 15, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3434533
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8723559
DBPR license2616230

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority5 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical19 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 6

#9High Priority03D-02-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked beef (48-58F – Cooling) in walk-in-cooler with lids on pans cooked around 3pm on day prior unable to cool to 41F within 6 hours. See Stop Sale

Stop Sale
#10High Priority01B-36-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. cooked beef (48-58F – Cooling) in walk-in-cooler with lids on pans cooked around 3pm on day prior unable to cool to 41F within 6 hours. See Stop Sale

Stop Sale
#11High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of extra heavy puree in dry food storage area has large dent in middle of can. Stop Sale.

Stop Sale
#12High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw raw beef stored above ready to eat taco sauce in reach-in cooler across from fryers. Also, raw shelled eggs stored above herbs in walk-in-cooler. Also, raw chicken stored over raw beef not commercially packaged in reach in freezer in back prep area. Operator removed raw beef in reach-in cooler and raw chicken reach in freezer to properly store. Operator removed herbs from under raw shelled eggs in walk-in-cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sour cream, house made pico (47-50F – Cold Holding) in top of flip top reach-in cooler. Operator stated items went in cooler this morning but lid was left open. Operator closed lid. Operator went back and removed both items and placed in bottom of reach-in cooler to chill. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#14High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Multiple spray bottles containing toxic substance stored next to clean pans near large ice machine. Operator removed spray bottles of grill cleaners. Also, container of cleaner stored next to container of seasoning in dry food storage area. Operator removed cleaner to properly store. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 5

#15Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in walk in cooler opened on Tuesday not date marked.

#16Intermediate52-04-5

Intermediate – Establishment advertised a specific fish on the menu/menu board but served another type of fish. Establishment advertising tilapia on menu and when inquired with cook and operator both directed me to swap that is served as tilapia. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#17Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink at end of kitchen next to fryer used for dumping by evidence of cut tomatoes in basin. Also, large bucket stored in hand wash sink next to ice machine. Operator cleaned out tomatoes and moved bucket from both hand wash sinks. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#18Intermediate52-01-4

Intermediate – Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Observed red snapper advertised on menu and only snapper available at establishment is Lane Snapper and Scarlet Snapper. This species of fish can only be advertised as snapper or scarlet snapper or lane snapper, but not as red snapper. **Warning**

Warning
#19Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink next to fryer. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 8

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior door and lip below door of ice machine soiled. Operator started to clean area during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without handle used to dispense flour. Operator removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in prep area.

#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Bag in box soda boxes stored on floor in dry food storage room.

#5Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Set of tongs hanging from handle of stove. Operator removed tongs to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler drawers below grill soiled.

#7Basic08B-39-4

Basic – Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cut avocados in bottom of reach-in cooler across from grill has sticker still adhered to cut avocado.

#8Basic21-07-4

Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) in front service area. Operator had employee remake sanitizer solution and retested at 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 30, 2026 1:06 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.