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ALMA FOOD TRUCK

5960 RICHARD ST, Jacksonville FL 32216 · 404 422 8624

Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023

Licence typeMobile Food Vehicle
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceMFD2651824
Grade history
AUG 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
MAR 26
AUG 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 20 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found. One fly by prep area
High priority/35A-02-8
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
5--2019010548Feb 25, 2019May 6, 2019$400

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Aug 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Live, small flying insects found. One fly by prep area
High priority/35A-02-8
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink above costumer food, in reach in cooler, employee rearranged
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Window and front door opened, no screen
Basic/35B-14-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan by cook line
Basic/23-03-4
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Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Selves with gray build up in reach in cooler
Basic/22-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Base of handle in triple sink leaking
Basic/29-11-4
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Mar 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Operator grabbed raw shrimp then changed gloves and grabbed bag with cheese, explained to him and he washed hands
High priority/12A-12-4/Corrected On-Site
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat
Intermediate/16-37-1
Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Container without name, operator stated it's soap
Intermediate/41-21-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table, employee placed it on bottom shelf
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. On window
Basic/35B-14-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelf in prep cooler with little black build up
Basic/22-16-4
Jul 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food with bracelet on wrist
Basic/13-07-4
Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Operator removed window screen from front service window
Basic/35B-14-4
Jan 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Manager grabbed a bag of beef and then a bag with fries, explained to him and washed hands
High priority/12A-12-4/Corrected On-Site
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat
Intermediate/16-37-1
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. For cashier, she read it and signed it
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bleach water, labeled by employee
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On spices
Basic/14-01-5/Repeat Violation
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. 1 by driver
/48-04-4
Aug 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 50f raw shrimp, beef in drawer cooler at 43f, manager iced them down, got to 41f, generator on while driving
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. +400ppm quat in bucket, test strip turned blue, employee added water and it is 300 ppm
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Reading 37f and it's 43f in prep unit
Intermediate/05-05-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. 2 metal sticks, manager moved them
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat, all went
Intermediate/16-37-1/Corrected On-Site
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Cashier
Intermediate/11-26-1/Repeat Violation
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In triple sink, labeled bleach water by manager
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On spice
Basic/14-01-5
Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. No screen on open window, he is checking into air curtain
Basic/35B-14-4/Repeat Violation
May 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 25, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Only mgr expired on 11-28-23 Hugo Flores
Intermediate/53A-07-6/Warning/Return visit Mar 25, 2024 · Took test two weeks and he didn't pass, he'll be taking it again soon Time Extended
Jan 18, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef in drawer above churros, drawer cooler, mgr moved it
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 109f corn and soup on stove off, mgr turned it on and got to 165f
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Quat tablets above clean lids, mgr moved it
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Only mgr expired on 11-28-23 Hugo Flores
Intermediate/53A-07-6/Warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat all wet
Intermediate/16-37-1
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Cashier, she has blank form
Intermediate/11-26-1
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
Basic/50-04-4
Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. No screen on window
Basic/35B-14-4/Repeat Violation
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed one
Basic/51-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events handout
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal pole stored in hand wash sink
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Discussed and provided the Employee Health Reporting Agreement form during the inspection.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food with watch on wrist
Basic/13-07-4/Repeat Violation
Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Operator has no window screen or window and is not able to keep service opening closed except during food service Service window must be a solid sliding window (made of glass, Plexiglas, acrylic, etc.), which can be kept closed when not actually serving a customer.
Basic/35B-14-4

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.