LA NOPALERA MEXICAN RESTAURANT
9734 CROSSHILL BOULEVARD, Jacksonville FL 32222 · 904.908.4250
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 11 visits since September 2023
JUL 24
MAR 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
AUG 26
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5 inspections, swinging between F and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect in kitchen.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2019049099 | Sep 16, 2019 | Oct 25, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 19 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate11 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 19 findingsThe state's own report →
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Two cans of jalapeños with denting along top seam and dent in side on rack in dry storage. Also, cheese sauce at service line reheating beginning at 11:00 at 95F at 2:25.
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine tested at 0ppm chlorine.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 27 live flying insects in the following areas; 4 live flying insects in the bar area 2 live flying insects under soda machine 1 live flying insects at ice machine Approximately 20 live flying insects at the bag in box soda rack
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. See stop sale. Cheese sauce at service line reheating beginning at 11:00 at 95F at 2:25.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of bar soda guns with slime-like substance.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice scoop in handwash sink at ice machine. Bucket stored in handwash sink in dishroom. Both items removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink by ice machine. No paper towels at handwash sink in dishroom. No paper towels at handwash sink at utility sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at dishroom handwash sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior top of ice machine has black mold-like substance.
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach at handwash sink by ice machine. Employee removed and discarded the roach. Also, two dead roaches at the bag in box soda rack. Operator removed and discarded dead roaches.
Door torn/in poor repair. Door to hot water heater room with holes and in disrepair.
Floor/wall/ceiling/vent soiled/has accumulation of debris. Vents in kitchen with surrounding ceiling tiles and in the dishroom have dust. Vent at utility sink has dust. Wall above make line has dust. Fan guards in walk-in cooler have dust. Walk-in freezer floor is soiled.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of kitchen microwave is soiled with food debris.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster available. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-105 and operator hung sign.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior service windows and lid of ice machine has black and pink mold-like substance. Exterior of kitchen microwave is soiled.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water observed in bottom of flip top reach in cooler in kitchen.
Stored food not covered. Prepared tortilla bowls stored on shelf above make line with no over head covering.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelving has rust.
Water draining onto floor surface. Water draining to the floor from under the three compartment sink.
Apr 1, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 31, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 23 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate18 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Manager ran dishwasher a few times and rechecked at 100ppm.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In flip top reach in cooler on cook line, raw shrimp stored in bag over open heavy cream. Manager moved heavy cream to top shelf. Also, in walk-in cooler case of raw shelled eggs stored on top of case of bagged sour cream. Manager moved raw shelled eggs. Also, in walk-in freezer commercially packaged shrimp stored over ziplock bags of cooked chicken wings.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line, cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding). Lettuce is in metal pan with whole inside another deep metal pan in top part of reach in cooler. Operator stated the lettuce has been in cooler approximately 20 minutes and that it will be gone quickly. Manager put it on time and added time marking.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At handwash sink in dish area, yellow bucket filled with liquid stored in sink. Manager removed bucket from sink.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Both certified food manager Victor C and Rodolfo G certificate expired 7/23/2025. No other certified food managers.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled with black mold-like substance.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license not displayed. License in display case expired June 1 2025. Operator logged online to try and print out license.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on top shelf of cook line above equipment. Manager removed drink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone on shelf of cook line next to food and single service items. Employee removed phone.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At server station, plastic cups stacked before properly air drying. Also, in back storage room, multiple pans stacked before properly air drying.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple floor tiles on cook line broken/missing.
Floor, wall and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cook line soiled with food debris. Also, ceiling vents and surrounding tiles soiled with dust on cook line and in back dry storage room. Also, floor in walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer soiled with food debris. Also, floor under shelving in dry storage soiled with food debris.
Food stored on floor. At end of cook line, bucket of cut lettuce on floor. Manager moved bucket.
Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Grease trap lid open. Manager had employee shut lid.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on cook line soiled with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets throughout establishment soiled with debris/torn. Also, hood filters above cook line soiled with grease build up. Also, fan covers in walk-in cooler soiled with dust.
Open dumpster lid. Lid open. Manager had employee shut.
Single-service articles improperly stored. In back storage room near ice machine, boxes of to go cups, lids and bowls on floor.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On top shelf of cook line, multiple stacks of to go bowls not inverted. Manager flipped all containers over.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in flip top reach in cooler on cook line and in keg cooler behind bar.
Stored food not covered. In back dry storage room, container of beans stored uncovered. Manager had employee cover with lid. Also, in walk-in freezer multiple buckets of raw meat stored uncovered. Manager had employee cover all buckets with lids.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. At expo, Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 10ppm). Manager had employee add more bleach and rechecked at 50ppm.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. On bottom shelf of prep table in middle room, container of sugar and flour not labeled. Manager put labels on containers. Also, at server area, container of sugar not labeled. Manager had employee label container.
Sep 15, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 25 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate17 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed 2 live flying insects in chemical room by floor drain. Also, observed 2 live flying insects near unused reach in cooler at end of bar.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, ziplock bag of raw fish stored in metal pan on shelf above open containers of cut vegetables. Operator moved raw fish to bottom shelf. Also, in walk-in cooler, commercially packaged chicken stored on top shelf above all ready to eat foods. Operator moved chicken to bottom shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler at end of cook line near fryers, cut lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); breaded chicken tenders (48F - Cold Holding). Operator stated product was put in cooler approximately 1 hour prior at open. Cut lettuce is filled over fill line. Chicken in pull out drawer with gasket in disrepair. Operator moved cut lettuce and chicken tenders to bottom of reach in cooler to bring temperature down.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. On cook line in white bucket in front of grill, cut tomatoes held on time as a public health control not time marked. Operator stated they were put at 30 minutes prior and put time marking on container.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On metal storage rack next to ice machine in hallway, raid bug spray stored on bottom shelf next to ice bags. Operator removed bug spray and put in office.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. In walk-in cooler, gallon of milk with no date marking. Operator stated it was opened yesterday morning when queso was made. Operator marked container with date mark.
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 unable to provide written procedures in event of vomiting or diarrhea. Emailed copy of DBPR form 5030-104 to operator.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. In handwash sink at end of cook line near fryers, multiply utensils in handwash sink. Operator removed dishes. Also, in dish area handwash sink, bucket of blue liquid in sink. Operator removed bucket from sink. Also, in server area handwash sink near soda machine, multiple dishes in sink. Operator removed dishes from sink. Also, at bar handwash sink, plastic lid and large metal spoon in sink. Operator removed from sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has build up of black mold-like substance. Also, in ice bins at bar area interior top corners have build up of black mold-like substance.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In raw food reach in cooler on cook line, plastic serving bowl used as scoop in raw chicken. Operator removed bowl from product. Also, in walk-in cooler plastic serving bowl used a scooper in salsa. Operator removed bowl from product.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple vents and surrounding ceiling tiles throughout kitchen soiled with dust.
Equipment in poor repair. Interior of walk-in freezer metal is pulled back and showing insulation of door. Also, multiple gaskets in establishment torn/in disrepair.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryers soiled with grease. Also, floor under cook line equipment soiled with build up.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple tiles on cook line/under fryers missing or in disrepair. Also, multiple tiles in walk-in cooler missing/in disrepair.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in floor of walk-in freezer.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. On bottom shelf of server line, in bucket of sugar handle of measuring cup inside product. Operator removed handle from product.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwash sign in men's restroom. Provided operator with handwashing signs via email.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets soiled throughout kitchen. Also, on soda machine on server line, around nozzles soiled with black build up. Also, interior of unused reach in cooler at end of bar soiled with liquid and brown stains.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On top shelf of cook line, metal to go containers not inverted. Operator and one employee filled all stacks of containers over.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In bottom of raw food reach in cooler on cook line standing water.
Stored food not covered. Full tea urns at server line not covered. Operator had employee put aluminum foil over top of tea urns. Also, in back near office, two containers of wheels with rice and beans do not have lids for containers. Operator covered with plastic wrap.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. In walk-in cooler, fan covers of ac unit have build up of dust.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. By handwash sink at server line, mop stored in mop bucket with dirty water. Operator emptied mop bucket and hung mop up to dry.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. At bar area, sanitizer bucket stored on floor by handwash sink. Operator removed from floor and moved to cook line on shelf.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. On bottom shelf of server line, bucket of sugar not labeled. Operator labeled bucket.
Jun 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 31, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 28 violations recorded, 8 high priority.
8 High priority5 Intermediate15 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. One live flying insect at bar area. One dead flying insect in reach in cooler on cook line on shell of raw shelled egg.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. In middle room of kitchen, on top shelf of rack over clean pans, a package of raid roach bombs. Manager removed from rack and placed in office.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler on cook line, a plate of raw steak stored on shelf above open container of heavy cream. Manager removed heavy cream from reach in cooler and placed in walk-in cooler.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In reach in cooler on cook line, a plate with one raw steak stored on shelf above not covered pan of raw fish. Manager switched the products.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk-in freezer, ziploc bags of raw beef stored on shelf over raw whole fish in pans covered with plastic wrap.
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. On cook line in reach in cooler, dead flying insect on shell of raw shelled egg. Manager discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line in reach in cooler at end of line by fryers, cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding). Manager stated product was put in cooler approximately 1 hour prior at open but was filled over the fill line on the pans.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On server line when entering kitchen, bottle of degreaser stored on bottom shelf with deli paper and individual salt packets. Manager removed degreaser from shelf and moved.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink in dish area blocked by large round trash can. Manager moved trash can to clear path to handwash sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink on server line, had bowl in it. Manager removed. Also, handwash sink in dish area, had pile of steel scrubby in it.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels available at handwash sink in dish area.
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. Manager was only able to provide two training certificates that are both expired at beginning of March.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In middle room of kitchen, on bottom shelf of rack two spray bottles of blue chemicals not labeled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On cook line in reach in cooler, bowl used as scooper in raw shrimp. Manager removed bowl from product.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. On cook line, ceiling tiles have build up of grease/dust.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. In middle room of kitchen, employee cellphone on cleaned prep table. Manager removed cell phone.
Equipment in poor repair. Multiple gaskets on cook line torn/ripped.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple tiles missing under fryers on cook line. Also, tiles in disrepair in walk-in cooler in front of freezer door. Also, multiple other tiles missing through out kitchen.
Floor, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment on cook line/server line build up of food debris.
Food stored on floor. In walk-in freezer, one case of fish and one case of meat both stored on floor. Manager is going to have employee move to shelf when they get in because she could not lift the cases.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Around both dumpsters out back of establishment.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk-in freezer, ice build up on floor and doorway/door to walk-in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwash sign provided in men's restroom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. On server line, around nozzles of soda machine have build up of mold-like substance. Also, interior of reach in cooler in bar area near Jáegermeister machine soiled with brown liquid.
Open dumpster lid. On both dumpsters out back of establishment, all lids open.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On cook line, above pass through window, metal to go bowls not inverted. Manager flipped all stacks of pans over the right way.
Stored food not covered. On server line, tea filled urns not covered.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At front counter by register, two wet wiping clothes stored on counter. Manager removed them. Also, in kitchen on metal prep table one wet wiping cloth stored on table in between using. Manager removed it.
Jul 29, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 19 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate12 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect in kitchen.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, raw chicken stored over cooked chicken. Employee moved to correct storage levels.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At food pass through window in kitchen, windex cleaner on ledge of window. Employee removed windex. At chemical storage rack by ice machine and manager office, hand soap stored over paper towels. Employee move to correct storage levels.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on make line has mold-like substance.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash station at bar has two dirty utensils in sink.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Upon arrival, no CFM manager on site. Manager arrived half way through inspection.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two employees training expired.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on make line has deep grooves.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. On prep table in kitchen, employee sunglasses and employee purse. Both were removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Door of walk in freezer is breaking apart, with insulation starting to show.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple floor tiles missing/disrepair under and around fryers.
Floor, walls and or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under and behind fryers grease build up. Ceiling vents throughout kitchen soiled with dust. Ceiling tiles above fryers and flat top have grease build up.
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on ground next to fryer in kitchen. Three cases of chicken on ground in walk in freezer.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. At walk in freezer, Ice buildup up on ground and around door.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Scoop handle in direct contact with ice.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in cooler under flip top on make line is soiled with food debris. Gasket of walk in cooler is soiled with food debris.
Stored food not covered. Two tea urns at server station uncovered.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef being thawed in sink with standing water. Employee turned on running water.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Stored flour container on storage rack by back door not labeled.
Feb 12, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook handled soiled pans with gloved hands near prep sink in kitchen and immediately returned to cook line and handled pan of cooked shrimp without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In flip top cooler on cook line across from grill, pans of raw beef and raw chicken stored over ready to eat tortillas, peppers and mushrooms. Items moved and stored correctly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line near grill, white bucket of cut tomatoes 60F. Tomatoes removed from temperature control approximately 30 minutes prior. Tomatoes moved to walk in cooler to cool.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Near flat top grill on cook line, pan of cooked chorizo on shelf 108F. Chorizo cooked approximately 20 minutes prior. Chorizo placed back on grill and reheated to 182F.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing orange chemical cleaner stored on shelf under prep table in back kitchen next to clean pans. Items moved and stored correctly.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine in kitchen.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Menu item ceviche is not identified as a raw product (to go menus). Manager had hostess mark and identify ceviche during inspection and will not give out menu to anyone without this identification.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing orange chemical cleaner stored on shelf under prep table in back kitchen next to clean pans.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup and water bottles on shelf above cook line in kitchen. Items moved and stored correctly.
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. Two red plastic cups on shelf in back prep area stored with clean equipment. Cups moved and stored correctly.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf dry storage area.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in freezer door is cracked and has ice build up around it.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles by walk in freezer door. Tiles by prep sink in back prep area.
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under racks in kitchen. Floor in walk in freezer. Ceiling vents in back dry storage area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's restroom in dining area. Inspector emailed sign.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. In small storage room by ice machine in kitchen, case of to go cups stored on floor. Cups moved and stored correctly. At bar top in dining area, unwrapped black plastic straws within guest reach. Straws moved and stored correctly.
Stored food not covered. On top shelf on cook line in kitchen, trays of tortilla bowls not covered. Employee covered bowls.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher by bar.
Sep 12, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 10 live flying insects around drain at bar under triple sink. 2 live flying insects around large ice machine in kitchen. 2 live flying insects in prep area in kitchen. 2 live flying insects around hand wash station in server area.
Sep 11, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
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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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 10 live flying insects around drain at bar under triple sink. 2 live flying insects around large ice machine in kitchen. 2 live flying insects in prep area in kitchen. 2 live flying insects around hand wash station in server area.
Sep 6, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 8 high priority.
8 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food or clean equipment without washing hands. Employee handled raw chicken itch gloved hands then continued to work with clean utensils and containers without changing gloves and washing hands in between tasks.
Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Employee scrapping off dirty pans on floor and hosing them off on floor next to walk in cooler before running through dish machine.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 10 live flying insects around drain at bar under triple sink. 2 live flying insects around large ice machine in kitchen. 2 live flying insects in prep area in kitchen. 2 live flying insects around hand wash station in server area.
Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Manager is not able to find any proof of parasite destruction for the tilapia that they use in their raw ceviche.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in flip top reach in cooler and in walk in cooler, employee rearranged all items.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Soiled line of soda gun at entrance to bar area laying in drink ice in ice bin.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. french fries (53F - Cold Holding); chopped chicken finger strips (53F - Cold Holding) in bottom section of reach in cooler on cook line near fryers, per manager both items placed in cooler approximately 2 hours prior, both items moved to walk in freezer. Raw beef (45F - Cold Holding); raw fish (46F - Cold Holding); raw beef (46F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F,47F - Cold Holding) in flip top reach in cooler at end of cook line near dish area, per manager lids and doors have been consistently opened for the past 2 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese quesadillas (98F - Hot Holding) sitting out on counter on cook line, per manager quesadillas made approximately 3 hours ago and left to sit out, manager will place item on time as a public health control. cooked chorizo (90F - Hot Holding); cooked ground beef (100F - Hot Holding) sitting out in pans next to grill on cook line, per manager both items where made no more then 2 hours prior, both items placed back on grill to reheat.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Per manager ceviche contains raw tilapia, consumer advisory is on the menu, but there is nothing identifying ceviche to the consumer advisory on menus.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At any hand wash station at bar area. At hand wash station next to large ice machine in kitchen.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Last year's license displayed in entryway next to kitchen.
Dead insects on premises. Approximately 140 dead flying insects on sticky fly tape hanging in server area between cook line and dining area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee on cook line, employee corrected during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Line of soda gun at bar area near entrance to bar.
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