PIKY RUMBA FOOD TRUCK
1821 PARENTAL HOME RD STE 1, Jacksonville FL 32216 · 305.709.7752
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2025
3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach by hand sink, one live roach by door frame/inside, one live roach on floor by prep table, operator killed them
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 6/1/26
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 6/1/26
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach by hand sink, one live roach by door frame/inside, one live roach on floor by prep table, operator killed them
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 19 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
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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. Beans 80f finished cooking 3 hrs ago, instant pot off, stop sale, manager discarded them
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 6/1/26
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs on shelf above drinks and cut onions, operator rearranged upright cooler
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach by hand sink, one live roach by door frame/inside, one live roach on floor by prep table, operator killed them
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemicals on shelf above lid for drinks, operator moved chemical
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Beans left at room temp to cool down
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Grease build up on fryer baskets
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Ran out of chlorine
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooling time/temperature control for safety food. For cooling beans
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches under triple sink, operator cleaned them
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Operator's food on shelf above customer food, she rearranged upright cooler
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Trash pieces observed under food truck
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Cracked on interior door for box freezer
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. None. Explain to operator
No copy of latest inspection report available. Couldn't find it
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Black build up on gasket, box freezer, vent dusty by stove m, green build up on wall behind small oven
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Outside, under food truck
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powder in bulk, operator stats it's salt
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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Self-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Observed food trailer while in operation and serving food to public has hose connected to waste water valve on exterior of the trailer and has waste water running through the hose to shopping center city storm drain.
Ordered shut on the spot. 13 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed 2 live flying insects inside food trailer
Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing of wastewater at an unapproved location. Observed food trailer while in operation and serving food to public has hose connected to waste water valve on exterior of the trailer and has waste water running through the hose to shopping center city storm drain.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pan of raw prep beef patties stored over cheese and drinks in reach in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. goat (98F - Hot Holding), sitting on stove top after cooking and place there approximately 1 hr ago. Spoke to employee about reheating. rice (107-112F - Hot Holding), stored on stove top after cooking and place there approximately 2 hr ago after cooking. Spoke to employee about reheating
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. Operator has 1 employee with no proof of written agreement. Provided blank form
Self-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Observed food trailer while in operation and serving food to public has hose connected to waste water valve on exterior of the trailer and has waste water running through the hose to shopping center city storm drain.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator has 3 CO2 tanks stored outside not secured
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cooking equipment soiled
Food stored on floor. Case of whole tomatoes stored on floor in food truck
Food stored outside. Case of whole avocados stored outside on table in back of food trailer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of cooking equipment with grease build up
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior reach in cooler 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. Maintenance blower stored over case of whole avocados stored outside on table near food trailer
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
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