LOS ANDES AT THE BEACH
335 MARSH LANDING PKWY, Jacksonville Beach FL 32250 · 904.834.7379
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 11 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut cheese at 45F in reach in cooler. Cheese was stacked above the lip of pan on flip top cooler. Employee removed the extra cheese and placed inside cooler.
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 10, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate3 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. Observed on prep table Rotisserie Cooked chicken (84F - Cooling ) cooked at 12pm not cooled within 2 hours. Employee placed in freezer to rapidly cool chicken.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with food debris. Employee removed and washed during inspection.
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/ Observed 4 or more employees engaging in food preparation with certified manager on duty.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple TCS items in walk in cooler without proper dates made previous day with labels month prior to. Employee placed correct dates.
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. Observed all employee food training expired.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing degreaser with out a label. Employee labeled spray bottles.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing a watch.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed employee hand washing signs not available for handwashing in kitchen area. Inspector will send copy of employee handwashing signs.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed employee hand washing sink in disrepair located in kitchen near 3 compartment sink.
Jan 28, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 26, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken in walk in cooler stored over Cooked ready to eat chicken. Employee removed and stored properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk-in cooler Cooked noodles (45F - Cold Holding); Chorizo Empanadas (45F - Cold Holding); Chicken Empanadas (45F - Cold Holding); Beef Empanadas (45F - Cold Holding); Beef soup (45F - Cold Holding). Employee stated they have been in and out of cooler. Cooler had an ambient temperature of 43F. Observed the walk in cooler door does not automatically shut properly. Manager will call maintenance regarding cooler. Observed in reach in cooler over filled in pans Cut tomatoes (44F - Cold Holding); Provolone cheese (45F - Cold Holding). Employee removed excess product and stored inside reach in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food debris.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing chlorine without label. Employee placed label on spray bottle.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl without handle to dispense in rice that was cooling on prep table. Employee removed and stored properly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled with mold like substance.
Aug 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 1, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); deli meat (51F - Cold Holding); Cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding); Shredded pork (52F - Cold Holding)in reach in cooler on cook line. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 49F. Employee stated the food was placed in cooler around noon. Employee will remove all TCS foods in cooler and place in walk in cooler. Establishment will place ice bath under any TCS food left on top, will not use to store TCS foods.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed threaded hose Bibb on hot water tank without back flow.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottles containing degreaser without label. Employee placed label on spray bottle.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles on cook line soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled.
Jan 29, 2025Inspection 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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Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Observed employee chewing gum while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Employee discarded gum.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed in use knife stored in between reach in coolers on cook line. Employee removed and stored properly.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensils in pan of water at 78F-80F. Employee removed utensils from water.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk cooler door gasket soiled.
Aug 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 6, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed household pesticide located on trash can at entrance of kitchen. Manager removed from premises.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler Cooked rice (50F - Cold Holding); Raw chicken (52F - Cold Holding); Cooked potatoes (47F - Cold Holding); Beef (46F - Cold Holding). Cooler has an ambient temperature of 42F. Employee stated they received truck this morning and had door open, and may have had some items out to restock.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed soup in walk in cooler dated 7-30-2024. Employee stated he pulled from freezer on 8-5-2024. Employee placed date pulled from freezer on container.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed in walk in cooler cardboard used to line walk-in shelves. Employee removed from walk in cooler.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth stored under cutting board located in kitchen. Employee removed from cutting board.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed employee hand sink on service line without hand washing sign. Observed employee hand sink in kitchen without hand washing sign. Inspector will send copy of hand washing sign to operator.
Mar 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cut lettuce in reach in cooler on cook line. Employee removed and stored properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut cheese at 45F in reach in cooler. Cheese was stacked above the lip of pan on flip top cooler. Employee removed the extra cheese and placed inside cooler.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in walk in cooler container of Salsa with cup with no handle used to dispense. Manager had employee remove from container.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored on prep table on cook line. Employee removed and stored properly.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing watch while engaging in food preparation.
Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Observed employee drink stored on prep table in kitchen. Observed employee vape stored on top of slicer. Employee removed and stored properly.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Manager removed wet wiping cloth from cutting boards.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign for hand washing station in kitchen. Inspector will send copy of handwashing signs to operator.
Oct 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Certified food manager unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Observed Certified food manager unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Inspector provided copy of Eight Food Allergens.
Insect control devices near food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed light shining from outside at bottom of back door of kitchen. Observed Insect control device on table next to flour. Employee removed and discarded device.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee bottle of water stored on flip top cooler. Employee removed and stored properly.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored on flip top cooler. Employee removed and stored properly.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of bottled water stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Observed multiple containers of food stored on floor in walk-in freezer.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed in-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Employee removed towel from cutting board.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at hand sink next to freezer. Inspector provided opt of hand washing sign.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler and freezer door gaskets soiled.
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. Observed Storage of maintenance pliers in areas that may result in cross contamination of food. Employee stored pliers properly away from food contact.
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