EL PATIO CARTRACHO
8779 103 ST, Jacksonville FL 32210
Last inspected Apr 21, 2025 · 5 visits since February 2024
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
FEB 24
MAY 24
DEC 24
▲ GETTING WORSE
3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one small flying insect in truck.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Apr 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 30, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cooked beef in plastic to-go containers stored in chest freezer by three compartment sink.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee with gloves on handle money from guest then return to food preparation without changing gloves. Inspector educated employee proper glove changing procedures.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of Windex stored on cutting board on flip top cooler. Person in charge removed spray bottle.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink behind standing reach in cooler and with faucet turned against the wall with food containers stored in front. Faucet unable to turn back into sink without moving containers and reach in cooler blocks direct access.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed person in charge unable to provide proof of food manager certification. Spoke to operator on phone who was on vacation and has certification in their car.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink next to three compartment sink. Person in charge provided paper towels.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed empty fresh water source for hand wash sink. Person in charge acquired fresh water from nearby approved source using food grade hose.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable stored on flip top cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored on cutting board on flip top cooler. Person in charge removed cellphone.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Observed; interlocking chains around tires of truck. Person in charge unable to provide when last time truck was moved. Cement blocks used to prop truck up.
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. Observed no visible license number on side of truck.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth used for cleaning food contact surfaces under flat top grill and not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
May 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one small flying insect in truck.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Tortilla stored in to go bag in reach in cooler.
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 opened three days ago was not dated. Operator added date marking.
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. No license number on side of truck.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. On shelf below flat top grill, build up of grease.
Apr 3, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 27, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. One shell egg cracked in egg cracked. Operator discarded cracked egg.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. On counter next to serving window, shell eggs stored at room temperature (71F). Operator placed shell eggs back in refrigerator. - ambient temperature 40F.
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. Operator did not have clean up plan. Provided operator with Form 5030-104.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash station by triple sink was filled with dirty dishes. Operator removed dirty dishes from sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator stated they have chemical test strips but could not locate.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee did not have proof of any training.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license not displayed. License displayed expired 06/01/2023.
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 seen drinking from coffee mug with no lid.
Food stored on floor. Large containers of mayo were placed on floor next to door of food truck. Operator removed from floor.
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. MFDV did not have number on outside of truck.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on cutting table. Operator removed wiping cloth.
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