MARISCOS EL PACIFICO
3911 UNIVERSITY BLVD W, Jacksonville FL 32217 · 904-591-2388
Last inspected Jun 19, 2026 · 12 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A 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. 2 flies in rear kitchen.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2019030127 | May 29, 2019 | Jun 27, 2019 | $400 |
| 5--2016040601 | Aug 24, 2016 | Sep 8, 2016 | $400 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Jun 19, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 17, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Establishment sells raw unable to provide proof of parasite destruction for raw seafood offered ceviche, tilapias, swab, or shrimp DO NOT SELL RAW CEVICHE. ALL CEVECHE MUST BE FULLY COOKED.
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Beans at 127°. Reheated to 170°. (Note. Item was not initially reheated to 165° min )
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Beans at 127°. Reheated to 170°.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags not marked as to last date of use.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Establishment has no probe thermometer.
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. No proof of any employee training available.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Unsecured CO2 tank/s at Dish machine line.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates stored in dry goods not inverted.
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.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop on dusty / soiled top if ice machine shelf.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs over oven handle.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touching salt in container.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in base of reach in cooler / make table.
Stored food not covered. Uncovered container of bulk rice. Dry goods.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled container of salt. Rear kitchen
Oct 22, 2025Inspection 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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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils in kitchen Hand Wash Sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled deflector plate to interior of ice machine located : kitchen.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers and oven handles.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Unsecured CO2 tank/s at by Dish machine line.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water Standing water by ice machine. Kitchen.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor by ice machine with tile missing. ( standing water ).
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs over oven handles.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in base of kitchen coolers. Prep line.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Dusty hanging fan by dry goods.
Jul 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Food service employee returned from outside then engaged in Food service activities without washing hands. Inspector intervened.
Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Soapy waste water dumped on grounds. Outside rear of building.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing at Outside faucet. Rear of buildup.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at any Hand Wash Sinks.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled deflector plate to interior of ice machine located : kitchen.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Torn insulation on walk in cooler and coolers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled cooler gaskets. Prep line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled interior of multiple coolers and freezer.
Stored food not covered. Multiple uncovered prepped foods in walk in cooler. Seafoods, sauces.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 2 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen.
Oct 25, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired. 06/01/2024
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils in kitchen Hand Wash Sink. Moved by manager.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Equipment in poor repair. Rusty freezer lid. Rear dry goods.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop touching ice. Rear Ice bin.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs over oven handle. Moved by manager.
Stored food not covered. Uncovered fish, sauces. Soup in walk in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Soiled wall by prep line.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking faucet at Three compartment sink.
Aug 14, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired. 06/01/2024 Per Person In Charge. Has been trying to pay online but unable to due to incorrect log in details. Cannot get help from Tallahassee. Needs time to find out how to change password.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled deflector plate to interior of ice machine located : kitchen And rear kitchen.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Multiple.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Unsecured co2 tank. Frontline.
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Condensation drip from ceiling in walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Bag of onions on floor. Kitchen. Moved by manager.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled cooler gaskets. Prep line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled interior of coolers. Prep line.
Stored food not covered. Uncovered prepped foods in walk in cooler. Seafood. Beef.
Jun 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Frontline staff handling ready to eat cut cumbers with bare hand contact. Inspector intervened.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired. 06/01/2024
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils in kitchen Hand Wash Sink. Moved by manager
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled deflector plate to interior of ice machine located : kitchen.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Unsecured co2 tank. Frontline.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in kitchen and walk in cooler.
Jan 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 19, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Grease recycling container overflowing onto ground. Grease on ground around grease container located outside by rear of building. Per owner, container is cracked and requires new grease receptacle. Recent rainwater causing standing / pooling water by rear of Establishment near receptacle. Per owner, Is in communication with grease company to obtain another receptacle that is not leaking or cracked.
Dec 7, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered form outside and changed gloves without washing hands. Manager intervened.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dish Machine chlorine 0 ppm.
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/ About 5 food service employees onsite with no certified food manger present. Arrived later.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled deflector plate in ice machine located: kitchen. Pink substance on effector plate.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Multiple.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Unsecured co2 tank. Frontline.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler threshold Brocken
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor by rear Reach in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Container prepped food on floor in walk in cooler. Avocados. Moved by manager.
Grease recycling container overflowing onto ground. Grease on ground around grease container located outside by rear of building. Per owner, container is cracked and requires new grease receptacle. Recent rainwater causing standing / pooling water by rear of Establishment near receptacle. Per owner, Is in communication with grease company to obtain another receptacle that is not leaking or cracked.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. In use knife between equipment. Moved by manager.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in Reach in cooler. Prep line.
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Uncovered containers of prepped onions. Walk in cooler.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe under Three compartment sink and faucet by Dish Machine.
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. One large LP tank in rear kitchen.
Aug 22, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 18, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate7 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. Seafood soup/gumbo at 50° (Overnight temperatures ). Walk in cooler.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies in rear kitchen.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Food prep employee handled soiled equipment then engaged in food prep activity without changing gloves washing hands. Manager intervened.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Seafood soup/gumbo at 50° (Overnight temperatures ). Walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Queso 100° in steam well. Hot holding. Reheated to 180°.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils in Hand wash sink. Kitchen. Moved by manager.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled deflector plate in ice machine located: rear kitchen.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Kitchen prep line.
Food stored on floor. Bow of shrimp on floor. Kitchen. Moved by manager.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop in ice. Moved by manager.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled counters and shelves in kitchen.
Stored food not covered. Uncovered container of peppers in dry goods.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Multiple frozen seafoods thawing in standing water. Kitchen. 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.