MI VERACRUZ MEXICAN RESTAURANT 2
7001 MERRILL RD STE 45, Jacksonville FL 32277 · 904.683.9941
Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 10 live roaches crawling from case of wine under table on line where microwaves are held. 1 live crawling on beef trout, operator removed
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2025081850 | Sep 18, 2025 | Jan 29, 2026 | $600 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6-1-26.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on 2 door cooler. Gaskets on flip top cooler.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Stored food not covered. Lobster in reach in freezer on shelf, moved neck to bag.
Dec 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. 8 cucumbers with mold growing on them
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In drink station upfront.. moved
Sep 19, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 18, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 14 violations recorded, 7 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
7 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employees used cell phone and went back to cooking no handwash or glove change
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw beef stored in thank you to go bags in reach in freezer
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over raw beef in reach in freezer, manager moved to store properly
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 10 live roaches crawling from case of wine under table on line where microwaves are held. 1 live crawling on beef trout, operator removed
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Roach droppings Inside mixer box
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 10 rodent droppings under prep table microwave tables Approximately 10 droppings on floor in between 2 prep next to cook line 4 rodent droppings behind stand up reach in cooler 2 rodent dropping next to soda drink station 3 rodent dropping on wall near manager certificate
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 1 slice of beef tripe that a Roach crawled on
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Green cutting board stored on floor
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One cook in kitchen no hair restraint. Manager provided hair net
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under microwave tables floor soiled with food debris
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case Beef trout thawing on floor at room temperature
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Soda station upfront ice scooper handle in ice, manager moved
Stored food not covered. In reach in cooler multiple pans of uncovered cooked beef and chicken no lid
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Case Beef tripe thawing on floor at room temperature 47-65f Moved to cooler
Mar 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cooked Goat made 3-7-25.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drinks in back prep area next to fryer and back prep table, drinks discarded
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal book bags stored on top of ice machines. Moved
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on cooler in back area torn
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Container of oil stored on floor in kitchen Container of fish in water on floor in kitchen. Moved
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Ice bucket stored on floor, moved to sink to wash
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish thawing in room temperature water on floor.
Oct 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked chicken and tortillas in thank you bags, placed in zip lock bags
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 some dated some not multiple open
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Provided
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Salsa and cabbage dated 10-20 Discarded
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on 2 door stand up cooler in rear of kitchen
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice machine, moved
Apr 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Barbacue dated 4-6-24
No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Flan
Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. Metal pan of oysters in reach in freezer, no tags
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink stored on back prep area next to cut onion, discarded
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoon next to drink station stored in 73f water, discarded
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Refried beans with two dates on it.
Oct 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 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 employees returned from outside and handled food service equipment without washing hands. Manager intervened.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked rice at 110°, beans at 120° in steam well. Placed at about 2hrs before. Reheated to 180°.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Packets of frozen fish thawing in rear Hand wash sink. Moved by manager.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing soap at rear Hand wash sink. Replaced by manager.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Mens restroom door inadequately self closing.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Multiple ceiling tiles in disrepair. Kitchen and dining.
Drain cover(s) missing. Outside drain with no cover.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys touching stored knife. Moved by manager for cleaning.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Wet mop next to bags of rice. Moved by manager.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Multiple meats and fish thawing in kitchen at room temperature. Moved by manager
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 2 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen.
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.