LAS MEXICANITAS
5230 UNIVERSITY BLVD W, Jacksonville FL 32216 · 904-431-1336
Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2024
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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. Could not find it, emailed one
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 11, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken on shelf above milk and sauce in reach in cooler, explained to her and she moved it to bottom
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 yesterday early morning, rice made on Friday
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. Could not find it, emailed one
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Undercooks eggs sometimes, lost it, gave one and posted it
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Above microwave by prep table, employee moved it to bottom shelf
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee food above customer food, she removed it
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Container is cracked for ice in freezer
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil in jug
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. They are 1 inch and faded now, explained to operator it
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed one
No copy of latest inspection report available. Could not find it
Jan 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw prep beef stored over cooked beef in bottom reach in cooler. Employee properly stored
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk (53F - Cold Holding), open milk container stored sitting out after uses for approximately 30 mins. Employee place back in reach in cooler. yellow rice (51F - Cold Holding), stored in glass reach in cooler bit was previously left out to make order for approximately few mins.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked steak quesadillas (88F - Hot Holding); scrambled eggs (82F - Hot Holding), both stored on cook line sitting out in pan after cooking approximately 1 hr ago. Discussed placing items on TIME. Employee reheating
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Operator missing back flow preventer on both side of attached splitter with water hoses on front on trailer
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employees personal food in reach in cooler not separate
Jul 31, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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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 and no proof of training Operator already on open warning from violation below
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. Operator already on open warning for violation below: Operator has 2 total food handler employees and no proof of form. Provided form
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. White powdered substance on prep table not labeled. Employee label it flour
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken and beans not date marked in reach in cooler. Employee stated prep 2 days ago
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of to go containers and plastic to go bags stored on floor
Jul 9, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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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 and 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. Operator has 2 total food handler employees and no proof of form. Provided form
May 8, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork and raw shell eggs stored over condiments and tortilla in glass reach in cooler. Employee properly stored
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 and 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. Operator has 2 total food handler employees and no proof of form. Provided form
Food stored on floor. Jug fry oil stored on floor. Employee properly stored
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of to go containers stored on floor. Employee properly stored
Dec 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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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 to sanitize
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator has no probe thermometer
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.