LAS DELICIAS LATIN FOOD
5960 RICHARD ST, Jacksonville FL 32216 · 904.770.9092
Last inspected Mar 6, 2026 · 12 visits since July 2023
SEP 24
MAR 25
JUL 25
FEB 26
MAR 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 10 live roaches on corner by fire extinguisher, employee tried to kill them
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2025065090 | Jul 1, 2025 | Jan 21, 2026 | $800 |
| 5--2023053038 | Jul 17, 2023 | Dec 4, 2023 | $800 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Mar 6, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 5, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 8 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Observed evidence of raw sewage from holding tank on food trailer being stored in 5 gallon buckets and grease that was dumped by employees of establishment on the ground near location of the food trailer where is currently being used as construction site. Operator currently has up-to-date commissary on file which was validated.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Créme (86F - Cold Holding); cheese (80F - Cold Holding), both stored next to service window and place there from reach in cooler approximately 15 mins ago. Employee place back in reach in cooler
Self-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle not reporting to commissary as required. Observed evidence of raw sewage from holding tank on food trailer being stored in 5 gallon buckets and grease that was dumped by employees of establishment on the ground near location of the food trailer where is currently being used as construction site. Operator currently has up-to-date commissary on file which was validated.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water turned off at hand wash sink and three compartment sink. Employee turn on during inspection
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Clean equipment's stored outside under canopy on top of unused steam table. Employee removed and properly stored them inside food trailers
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler with torn gasket
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw pork at 30F stored thawing at room temperature temperature at three compartment sink
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Operator has unused steam table stored outside under canopy next to grill with hinged lid stating it not in use and broken
Feb 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank stored outside not secured
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler with torn gasket
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Cooked chicken at 31F thawing in three compartment sink at room temperature Raw frozen chicken stored in plastic bucket under counter top thawing at room temperature
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored not hung
Jul 2, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 1, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 9 violations recorded, 5 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
5 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed 3 live flying insects inside food trailer due to service window and back door being left open.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing of wastewater at an unapproved location. Observed waste water from attached pipe on food trailer leaking on ground and creating pool of water. Employee stated they used bathroom sink and toilet to dispose of waste water from food trailer. Operator has bucket under pipe to catch water that is almost full.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Produce stored in direct contact inside non-food grade bag in trailer.
Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Observed waste water from attached pipe on food trailer leaking on ground and creating pool of water. Employee stated they used bathroom sink and toilet to dispose of waste water from food trailer. Operator has bucket under pipe to catch water that is almost full.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing back flow preventer on attached water hose spigot that is attached to food trailer
Self-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. As per employee working, she showed me where she is using on site building restroom hand wash sink and toilet to dump waste water from the food trailer. On site location does not have proper facility to dispose of waste water.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Operator has bricks under food trailer with some wheels off the ground making it not movable
Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Observed 3 live flying insects inside food trailer due to service window and back door being left open.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed 3 live flying insects inside food trailer due to service window and back door being left open.
Mar 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 1 bag of cooked fried chicken in zip lock bag (47-51F - Cooling); 1 qt of cooked beef covered with lid and condensation (47-51F - Cooling), both items stored in storage trailer reach in cooler from over night with no additional food preparation as per employee. Stop sale issued
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 1 bag of cooked fried chicken in zip lock bag (47-51F - Cooling); 1 qt of cooked beef covered with lid and condensation (47-51F - Cooling), both items stored in storage trailer reach in cooler from over night with no additional food preparation as per employee. Stop sale issued
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. 1 bag of cooked fried chicken in zip lock bag (47-51F - Cooling); 1 qt of cooked beef covered with lid and condensation (47-51F - Cooling), both items stored in storage trailer reach in cooler from over night with no additional food preparation as per employee. Stop sale issued
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup stored inside cheese container in reach in cooler
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 6 tanks of CO2 stored outside food truck not secured
Equipment in poor repair. Upright reach in cooler door with torn gasket
Food stored on floor. Case of jug oil stored on floor
Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Operator has bricks under food trailer with some wheels off the ground making it not movable
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Maintenance blower stored inside storage trailer next to reach in cooler
Sep 24, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 23, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken, cooked beef, cooked pork, raw beef, raw pork, fries and raw shell eggs (57-61F - Cold Holding), all foods stored from over night in single door upright reach in cooler. Operator been in and out of unit and door left slightly open. Unit has torn gasket. Operator closed door tight. Exterior ambient temperature reading at 69F. Now temperature dropping slowly to 77F during inspection with door closed tight
Sep 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken, cooked beef, cooked pork, raw beef, raw pork, fries and raw shell eggs (57-61F - Cold Holding), all foods stored from over night in single door upright reach in cooler. Operator been in and out of unit and door left slightly open. Unit has torn gasket. Operator closed door tight. Exterior ambient temperature reading at 69F. Now temperature dropping slowly to 77F during inspection with door closed tight
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup bowl stored in pico salsa
Equipment in poor repair. Single door upright reach in cooler with torn gasket
Oct 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. 107f rice cooked at 8am, then hot held and placed in cooler at 9:30, it is 1:50, covered and in deep container, stop sale
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Rice
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. +200ppm chl in triple sink, very dark blue, employee diluted it to 200 ppm
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Rice in covered and in deep container
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooling time/temperature control for safety food. Rice in cooler
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On chicken bullion, employee removed it
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In storage cooler in storage trailer
No copy of latest inspection report available. She called the daughter to get it on phone
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Yellow substance, mgr wrote name on
Jul 18, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 17, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 15 violations recorded, 6 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
6 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm, employee made new solution, 100 ppm
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Cracked eggs then grabbed cooked dough and cheese, explained to her and she washed hands, discarded food
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One by triple sink
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs on shelf above cooked meat, employee rearrange upright cooler
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 10 live roaches on corner by fire extinguisher, employee tried to kill them
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 114f beef under grill, employee placed it to reheat to 165f
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In a couple of foods,
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep counter by cut onions and cilantro
Food stored on floor. Jug of water for cooking
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Fryer basket
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In gray cooler, storage trailer
No copy of latest inspection report available. Owner brought it
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf above triple sink
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Yellow powder in cabinet
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.