EL MARIACHI LOKO 2
1434 HENDRICKS AVE, Jacksonville FL 32207 · 904-399-1768
Last inspected May 28, 2026 · 11 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches in following areas: 1 live roach on exterior hot holding equipment 1 live roach in reach in cooler near gasket Following Day call back as per Linda at District Office
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
May 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep cooler thermometer reading 35f and my probe thermometer reading 42f, foods at 42-43f, explained to manager to keep it under 41f and place another working thermometer
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. Employee here, operator has blank form
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee here for 2 months
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. One inch only, the bigger ones are faded and cannot be read
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease build up on interior of guard on grill
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelf with blackish build up in prep cooler
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box with to go containers on floor, owner placed them on shelf
May 28, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 27, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employees preparing food without washing hands as water is off to unit at time of inspection.
Wastewater on ground of establishment. Observed wastewater draining directly onto ground when hand wash sink is in use. Person in charge unable to repair during inspection.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment operating with screen on outer opening, no sliding window or plexiglass as indicated in provisos for establishment. Also, establishment is utilizing 5 gallon bucket with pump utilized for clean water tank. Person in charge states waste water tanks is 5 gallons.
Oct 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 7, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches in following areas: 1 live roach on exterior hot holding equipment 1 live roach in reach in cooler near gasket Following Day call back as per Linda at District Office
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed 3 total roach egg casings inside reach in cooler and on gasket. Following Day call back as per Linda at District Office
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded cheese (51F - Cold Holding)m operator had cheese out for short period and place back in unit.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corn on cob (99-100F - Hot Holding), stored in metal pot on stove top with no flames. Place there as per operator around 11am for hot holding after reheating properly. Employee reheating. Reheated 199F.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water turned off. Managed turned hot water valve back on and reading 109F
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 8 total dead roaches in following areas: 3 dead in empty pan inside steam table 2 dead on floor 3 dead inside reach in cooler Following Day call back as per Linda at District Office
Dec 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee did not rinse all soap from hands after washing before drying. Observed employee squeeze soap into hands at hand wash sink then rub together without using water during the entire process then engaged in food preparation on cook line. Inspector educated employee proper hand washing procedures. Inspector confirmed soap was not hand sanitizer.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee on cook line change stations and handle soiled storage containers then return to station and touch ready to eat foods without changing gloves. Inspector educated employee on proper glove changing procedures.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shrimp on prep table next to flat top grill with temperatures of 68-70F. Person in charge stated it was pulled from cooler unit for cooking 5 minutes prior. Person cooked raw shrimp to temperature of 186F. Raw shrimp (68-70F - Cold Holding) Cooked shrimp (186F - Cooking)
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked ribs on stove top with temperatures of 115-122F. Person in charge stated ribs were cooked 30 minutes prior. Person in charge reheated cooked ribs for hot holding to temperature of 165F or above. Cooked ribs (115-122F) Cooked ribs reheat (189F - Reheating)
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed food truck uses quatanery ammonium tablets but has chlorine test strips on site. Person in charge took picture of inspectors quatanery ammonium test strips as an example of correct test strip. No sanitizer bucket or three compartment sink set up, but tested on one tablet in three compartment sink to confirm proper test strips.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand wash sink on food truck with no hot water. Person in charge stated they turn hot water off so it doesn't run all day and because it's noisy. Person in charge turned hot water on during inspection.
Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Observed all three compartments of three compartment sink soiled with old food debris and supplies.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on flip top cooler across from cook station with grooves and no longer easily cleanable.
Sep 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One by prep table, operator pushed it out and placed screen on window
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Working with open foods
Food stored on floor. Water bottles, operator placed them on chair
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. In prep cooler,
Nov 16, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 9, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply onllne or obtain an application for license visit http:1/ www.myflorldallcense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ At time of Inspection trailer currently being used Is not licensed by the division. Operator has a separate trailer that Is llcensed by the division. -Warning.. Priority: High Priority Unable to give the license because he has no hot water.
Oct 9, 2023Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat
No hot running water at three-compartment sink.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Certificate missing a date, operator stated she did it 6 months ago
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Cover for interior of cooler has uncovered insulation, operator removed it
Jul 11, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
3 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply onllne or obtain an application for license visit http:1/ www.myflorldallcense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ At time of Inspection trailer currently being used Is not licensed by the division. Operator has a separate trailer that Is llcensed by the division. -Warning..
Observed: Live, small flying Insects In kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Three flies observed In the flip top reach In cooler, operator was able to dispose of the flies... Corrected On-Site.,.
Observed: Stop Sale Issued due to food not being In a wholesome, sound condition. In the flip top reach In cooler, one container of shredded cheese with a fly observed In the cheese and one container of raw pork with two flies observed In It. Operator discarded the cheese and pork.
Observed: Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow In response to a vomiting or dlarriheal event where the vomit or diarrhea Is discharged onto surfaces In the establishment. No bodily fluid clean up kit or written procedures available. Inspector provided written procedures...Corrective Action Taken..
Observed: No plan review submitted and approved• renovations were made or are In progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page Is http://www.myflorldallcense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/llcenslng/planrevlew/. Operator has customized new trailer with hood system, three compartment sink and hand wash sink and utilizes a door with no screen or sliding partition to serve food to customers. ""Warning..
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.