LA NOPALERA MEXICAN RESTAURANT
12640 BARTRAM PARK BLVD, UNIT 5 · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32258
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 6
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Quaseo made 9/12 at 50°, 49°, 50°. (Overnight temperatures) walk in cooler. Stop sale issued. 3 large pans about 2 gallons each. **Warning**
14-15-4High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Salsa stored in Home Depot 5 gallon buckets. Walk in cooler. Operator discarded item. **Warning**
01B-24-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Carnitas date marked 8/23 in walk in cooler. Stew date marked 8/23 in walk in cooler. **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Quaseo made 9/12 at 50°, 49°, 50°. (Overnight temperatures) walk in cooler. Stop sale issued. 3 large pans. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salsa at wait-station at 50°. Per Person In Charge placed about noon. Items iced down. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Container of queso on top of oven at 90°. Item reheated to 165-170 by manger. Placed at about noon. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 2
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Can opener in kitchen Hand Wash Sink. Moved by manager. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towel at Dish machine line Hand Wash Sink and rear Hand Wash Sink. **Warning**
Basic 5
13-04-4Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food service employee with no beard guard. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water o.n floor by Dish machine line. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled cooler gaskets. Prep line. **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Uncovered prepped foods in walk in cooler. Salsa. Cut vegetables. Prepped meats. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking faucet . Three compartment sink. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 12:28 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 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.