GOCHA'S EMPANADAS
5960 RICHARD ST, Jacksonville FL 32216 · 904-684-9954
Last inspected Mar 12, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Accumulation of dead flying insect in control device sticky tape stored over hand wash sink
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Dough stored in direct contact inside non-food grade bag in reach in cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored over produce in reach in cooler. Raw prep beef stored over cans of soda in reach in cooler. Employee properly stored
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Accumulation of dead flying insect in control device sticky tape stored over hand wash sink
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup stored on prep table
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse stored above prep table next to food
Food stored on floor. Plastic water bottles stored on 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. No license number on exterior
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler with soiled gasket
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled spray bottles with clear liquid on prep table. Employee stated it's water and vinegar mixture
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
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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. Operator has 2 total food handler employees with 1 hired over 60 days with no proof of training
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 hired with no proof of form
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone stored on top of sugar container
Food stored on floor. Fry oil stored on floor
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator has no chlorine test strips and using chlorine as sanitizer
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer chlorine over 200ppm. Added more water and now at 200ppm
Food stored on floor. Case of plastic water stored on floor under service window. Moved by manager.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on prep table next to clean containers
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White granulated substance in container on prep table next to coffee machine not labeled. Employee stated it sugar
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.