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MI VERACRUZ MEXICAN RESTAURANT

7001 MERRILL RD STE 45, Jacksonville FL 32277 · 904-755-2626

Last inspected Nov 14, 2025 · 6 visits since May 2024

Licence typeMobile Food Vehicle
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceMFD2652717
Grade history
MAY 24
JUL 24
MAY 25
NOV 25
≈ ERRATIC

4 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach on floor by hand sink, killed by owner
High priority/35A-05-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $600

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
5--2024055311Jul 30, 2024Mar 6, 2025$600

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Nov 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer baskets with old build up,
Intermediate/22-02-4
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Upright cooler, operator placed one
Basic/05-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet in triple sink
Basic/29-11-4
May 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of fryer and fryer baskets
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Dead roaches on premises. One on floor, employee cleaned it up
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
Basic/50-04-4/Repeat Violation
Aug 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 1, 2024Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No hot running water at three-compartment sink. 90f water in triple sink
Intermediate/27-06-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 1, 2024 · Water heater was ordered Time Extended
Jul 30, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection

Ordered shut on the spot. 17 violations recorded, 6 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

6 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 17 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two by cook line
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 6/1/24
High priority/50-17-3
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shelled eggs, personal, on shelf above rice, employee rearranged upright cooler
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Raw sewage coming out of waste water tank inside food truck, the water is running behind the cook line and dripping on ground/ parking area
High priority/28-13-5/Warning
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach on floor by hand sink, killed by owner
High priority/35A-05-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 54f guacamole with tomatoes, above fill line, 68f sour cream and pico de gallo, employee wrote time on, 57f raw chicken, beef in prep reach in cooler at 57f, less than 4 hrs, write time on,
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer basket
Intermediate/22-02-4
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. One mgr here does have his card
Intermediate/53A-01-7
No hot running water at three-compartment sink. 90f water in triple sink
Intermediate/27-06-4/Warning
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee stated he left it at home, more than 2 months
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook cooking
Basic/13-03-4
Food stored on floor. Box with onions, employee placed them on shelf
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
Basic/50-04-4
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Prep unit, employee placed one
Basic/05-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open drink, employee discarded it
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box with plastic utensil on floor
Basic/25-05-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White bulk powder, employee stated it's sugar
Basic/02D-01-5
May 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.