LOS LOROS MEXICAN RESTAURANT
5210 BAYMEADOWS RD, Jacksonville FL 32217 · 9043670437
Last inspected Jun 26, 2026 · 14 visits since July 2023
DEC 24
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. 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. One small fly at bar area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2016044708 | Sep 21, 2016 | Oct 20, 2016 | — |
| 5--2015034346 | Jul 27, 2015 | Sep 17, 2015 | $800 |
| 5--2015026621 | Jun 10, 2015 | Jun 29, 2015 | $400 |
Inspection history
14 visits, newest first
Jun 26, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 24, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Overstacked cooked chicken in make table opposite grill at 51. Moved by manager to below cooler. Was placed about 1:00 pm. Reach in cooler / make table next to steam table : cut tomato, cut lettuce, 47. Sour cream 48. Pico 47. Moved by manager. Multiple Salsa 70 at wait-station. Insufficient ice in bin. Person In Charge buried it in ice.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Container of rice at 82in oven. Since early this morning. Stop sale issued. Following items in steam well : queso 125. Rice 125. Pork 125. Beans 115 items reheated to 170-190.
Jun 22, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Container of rice at 82°in oven. Since early this morning. Stop sale issued.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Overstacked cooked chicken in make table opposite grill at 51°. Moved by manager to below cooler. Was placed about 1:00 pm. Reach in cooler / make table next to steam table : cut tomato, cut lettuce, 47°. Sour cream 48°. Pico 47°. Moved by manager. Multiple Salsa 70° at wait-station. Insufficient ice in bin. Person In Charge buried it in ice.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Container of rice at 82°in oven. Since early this morning. Stop sale issued. Following items in steam well : queso 125°. Rice 125°. Pork 125°. Beans 115° items reheated to 170-190 °.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at kitchen Hand Wash Sink and wait-station Hand Wash Sink. Replaced by manger.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle at Wait-station. All purpose cleaner.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled deflector plate to interior of ice machine located : rear of kitchen in dry goods.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee drink cell phone on prep table.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall damage in dry goods. Soiled wall, black substance build up on wall by Dish machine.
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Very low light in walk in cooler
Jan 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate4 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. Dish machine chlorine 0 ppm. Supply bucket empty. Person In Charge replaced supply bucket. 100 ppm.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee did not sanitize dish ware as final ware wash step. Manager intervened. 100 ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice in oven at 98°. Placed at 11 am. Reheated to 188°. Stock soup at 122° placed at 11 am. Reheated to 190°.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled soda nozzle at bar.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at Hand Wash Sink wait-station.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle at kitchen. All purpose table cleaner.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Oven handle.
Equipment in poor repair. Tight walk in freezer door. Scraps floor when opening. Does not close properly.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in corner of kitchen next to Three compartment sink.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Wrapped, loose cooler insulation. Reach in cooler. Walk in cooler.
Aug 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at wait-station Hand Wash Sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle at Three compartment sink.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. And oven handles.
Ceiling tile missing. Missing ceiling tile above Three compartment sink. Kitchen
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table. Moved by manager.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on prep table. Moved by manager.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor by rear Three compartment sink.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Missing hood filters / gaps.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Loose siding to reach in cooler / make table opposite grill.
Apr 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 28, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Grease container overflowing onto floor/ground.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Mar 26, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
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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Grease container overflowing onto floor/ground.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Missing drain plug from grease container.
Dec 9, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate4 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. Refried beans at 47°. 48°. In walk in cooler. (Overnight temperatures).
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Refried beans at 47°. 48°. In walk in cooler. (Overnight temperatures).
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Queso made about 11 am at 89°. Reheated to 165-170 ° by manger.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Refried beans at 47°. 48°. In walk in cooler. (Overnight temperatures). Large, deep filled containers of beans. Covered during cooling.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container in wait-station Hand Wash 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/ 6 food service employees onsite with no Certified Food Manager present. Arrived later.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle at Dish machine. Degreaser.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food prep/service employee wearing bracelets and hand jewelry while engaged in food preparation and service.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water by rear corner of Three compartment sink.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop on soiled tray.
Sep 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Drain cover(s) missing. Missing drain cover, wait-station.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag by cleaned cups at Dish machine line. Moved by manager.
Equipment in poor repair. Loose cooler door. Cookline. Does not close properly.
Food stored on floor. Crate of peppers on floor in walk in cooler. Moved by manager.
Stored food not covered. Uncovered rice, sauces in walk in cooler. Covered by manger.
Jun 27, 2024Inspection 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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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dish machine chlorine 0 ppm. Three compartment sink manual sanitizing 100 ppm.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired. 6/1/24
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Over-stacked container of cut tomato in reach in cooler / make table at 48°. Placed 10:30. Moved by manager. Raw beef at 47° in reach in cooler / make table. Opposite grill. Doors not adequately closing.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled sanitizer chemical spray bottle at wait-station.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler / make table opposite grill with doors not adequately closing.
Sep 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled can opener.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled deflector plate in ice machine located: rear exit.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees bag on shelf with cleaned dishware.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at base of rear door. (Daylight visible ) rear screen door.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor by corer Three compartment sink.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Gaps in between filters at cookline hood system
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled counters and shelves in kitchen.
Stored food not covered. Uncovered prepped vegetables, sauce, and raw chicken in walk in cooler.
Jul 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One small fly at bar area.
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.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical bottle wait station.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled deflector plate in ice machine located: rear kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damage in dining area by side exit above dining table.
Food stored on floor. Container of raw chicken on floor in walk in cooler. Moved by manager.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Holes in wall by dry goods leading to bar.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop on dusty shelf of ice machine.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Torn gasket to Reach in cooler opposite grill.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen chicken thawing in standing water in sink. Moved by manager.
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.