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
27 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Take out bags storing peppers and cooked sausage in direct contact with bag in reach in cooler by back exit.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler by back exit raw bacon stored above french fries and cooked chicken.
29-37-4High Priority – Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray hose to the right of the dish machine hangs below the flood rim of the sink. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Rice in oven with no heat applied at 101F. Per employee, rice placed in oven at 11:30, inspector took temperature at 4:00. Also, sour cream (49F – Cold Holding); cheese (51F – Cold Holding); cut tomato (57F – Cold Holding) in flip top reach in cooler in kitchen. Per employee, all products placed in reach in cooler at 11:00. Inspector took temperature at 3:26. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale. Cut tomato in bucket next to steam table at 57F. Per employee, tomatoes placed out approximately two hours prior. Tomatoes moved to walk in cooler and approximately 20 minutes later temperature at 42F. Also, sour cream (49F – Cold Holding); cheese (51F – Cold Holding); cut tomato (57F – Cold Holding) in flip top reach in cooler in kitchen. Per employee, all products placed in reach in cooler at 11:00. Inspector took temperature at 3:26. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale. Rice in oven with no heat applied at 101F. Per employee, rice placed in oven at 11:30, inspector took temperature at 4:00.
Intermediate 5
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at steam table and reach in cooler in kitchen has black staining.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink in kitchen has metal scrub pad, employee removed scrub pad. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
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, no certified food manager was on duty with five employees engaged in food service. Certified food manager arrived during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
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 reporting agreements available for three new employees, employed less than 60 days. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-103. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with purple liquid at bar area, manager stated it was cleaner and labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 16
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plate used as a scoop for rice in the oven.
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handle of microwave has buildup of dried food debris. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle available in the women's restroom. **Repeat Violation**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 28 dead roaches under reach in freezer in back storage room by back exit. Employee removed and discarded all dead roaches. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-04-4Basic – Designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination. Employee cell phone, open beverage and plate of half-eaten food on top of cases of oil in dry storage room. Employee removed all items. Also, employee container of croissants on top f bag in box soda in service station. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5Basic – Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee beverage with no lid on shelf between kitchen and dish room stored above clean insert pans.
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Water observed between stack plastic cups on shelf in dish room.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors in walk-in cooler, by back exit and under equipment in service station is soiled.
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple floor tiles missing across from ice machine. Also, duct tape used on interior of ice machine lid.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Bag of beans stored on the floor in dry storage room. Employee moved beans to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave in kitchen is soiled.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves under flat grill has food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in/walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in cooler shelving with heavy white mold like substance.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Cooked tortilla shells on shelf in kitchen with no covering/protection. Manager covered shells. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing in utility sink in kitchen in standing water.
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelving with heavy rust. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 16, 2026 12:54 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.