EMPANADA LADY JAX
10110 SAN JOSE BLVD, Jacksonville FL 32257 · 754-422-3912
Last inspected Mar 6, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
JAN 24
JUL 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. Emailed one
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in base of cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle. Water.
Oct 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 19, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee picked something from floor and washed hands for 5 seconds then scooped empanada, explained to her and she washed hands
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Canned corn mix
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 56f canned corn mix since last night, stop sale, cooler at 56
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. Emailed one
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Couldn't find it
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. Two employees here that came to help only today, explained to her
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Above triple sink, operator stated it's cleaner
Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Both waters in hand sink and triple sink, water barely coming out, has an appointment in a few days to fix it
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. Open can drink on prep counter
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator scooping foods
Food being prepared outside. Table under tent in front of food truck where employee is helping only today is serving strawberries with chocolate and toppings, explained to operator
Food stored on floor. Oil jug on floor
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Gray upright cooler
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Employee washed strawberries and place them in same container they came in dirty, explained to her and
Feb 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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 numbers on exterior of unit.
Aug 9, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 4, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked chicken 55°. Cooked beef 55°. Cooked pork 60°. Dairy 60°.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken 55°. Cooked beef 55°. Cooked pork 60°. Dairy 60°. Establishment Insufficient coolers to hold foods. Person In Charge voluntarily closed for day. ( cooler settings adjusted) Discussed Time Temperature controled for safety as option emailed form.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by multiple items in sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips available.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical bottle.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Prep cooler not holding time/temperature control for safety foods to 41° or below.
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.