LAS NINAS COCINA MEXICANA
2467 FAYE RD STE 1-2, Jacksonville FL 32226 · 904.527.1261
Last inspected Aug 14, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6-1-26
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 14, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets in reach cooler
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Mens restroom handsink
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving in the walk in cooler soiled with mold like substance
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in freezer.
Aug 10, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6-1-26
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream 50f cut tomatoes 51f salsa tomatoes 50f raw beef 50f. In reach in cooler
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets in reach cooler
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Mens restroom handsink
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving in the walk in cooler soiled with mold like substance
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in freezer.
Nov 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef moved
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Large container of Salsa 57f in tub next to ice machine Cupped salsa 67f next to take our window Placed on Ice
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked pork 126 on steam table
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Multiple gallons of milk in walk in cooler no date marking
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Container of ice cream on floor of walk in freezer
Sep 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Drink station next to swinging door handle for ice scooper in Ice, manager removed
Jul 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over whole onions, peppers and containers of salsa, manager moved
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked mushrooms and tomatoes 116f in round pan on steam table, moved to flat top grill to reheat
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Blue cloth and other items stored in handsink, moved
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Safestaff shown expired in 2024
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink stored on back prep area, drink moved
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Drink station next to swinging door handle for ice scooper in Ice, manager removed
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven door, moved to store correctly
Stored food not covered. Churros stored in cardboard box with no other protection in walk in freezer, manager discarded
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop store next to swinging doors, moved
Feb 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Vitamins and pain relief stored over shells in kitchen, manager moved
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cooked beef from 2-12-25. Today is 2-20-25
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook on line touched raw chicken and beef wiped hands on cloth and then used utensil to stir Queso. Utensil sent to wash and gloves changed
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salsa 52f sitting at room temperature. Place ice on
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter at mop sink needs vacuum breaker on both sides of splitter, manager a agreed to remove splitter
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. Juan hired since September
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at bar solid with brown and black residue.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal scrubber stored in handsink near reach in cooler, manager removed scrubber. Handsink at bar area used to dump ice. Ice melted
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Stuffed chili peppers per manager made with in the last 5 days
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.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Fan covers in walk in cooler soiled with dust
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink near cutting board where limes are being cut, manager moved
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook on line wearing a bracelet while engaging in food prep and cooking.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing in handwash sign in men's restroom
Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of cups stored on floor behind bar
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Stored moved to hang to dry
Oct 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. At handwash sink on cook line next to steam table,
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Handsink next to ice machine near swinging kitchen door, provided
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear spray bottles with yellow substance inside, grill cleaner
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Fan covers in walk in cooler
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drinks stored on lettuce cutting station, moved to bottom shelf
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse and jacket stored on top of shelf with clean pots and silverware
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice bin at bar and ice bin at soda station. Employee stored correctly
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Cooked pork in walk in cooler 9-30 sticker on it. Cook states it was cooked just Friday and they didn't change label
Jun 3, 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 paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in bar area. Towels provided.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing green chemical cleaner stored in bar area. Spray bottle containing blue chemical cleaner stored in dish area. Both bottles labeled.
Sep 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle by condiments at frontline. Moved by manager.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment has no chlorine chemical test strip.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Prep line.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Soiled interior of oven.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled base and sides of drawer cooler.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers. Dry rack.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled interior of kitchen cooler.
Silverware/utensils handled without gloves. Silverware wrapped without gloves. Manager intervened.
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.