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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

Licence typeMobile Food Vehicle
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceMFD2652918
Grade history
JUL 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding 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
High priority/35A-05-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Aug 26, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 6/1/26
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint/Return visit Aug 21, 2026 · Same. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license. Admin Complaint/Return visit Aug 26, 2026 · Same Admin Complaint
Aug 21, 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
Show 2 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 6/1/26
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint/Return visit Aug 21, 2026 · Same. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license. Admin Complaint
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
High priority/35A-05-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Aug 21, 2026 · One live roach observed crawling on floor Admin Complaint
Aug 19, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 19 violations recorded, 5 high priority.

5 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 19 findings ▾
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
High priority/03D-01-5/Corrective Action Taken
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 6/1/26
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
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
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
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
High priority/35A-05-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemicals on shelf above lid for drinks, operator moved chemical
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
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
Intermediate/03D-15-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Grease build up on fryer baskets
Intermediate/22-02-4
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
Intermediate/22-38-5/Warning
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooling time/temperature control for safety food. For cooling beans
Intermediate/05-14-5
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches under triple sink, operator cleaned them
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrected On-Site
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
Basic/08B-49-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Trash pieces observed under food truck
Basic/36-73-4
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Basic/10-08-5
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Cracked on interior door for box freezer
Basic/14-36-5
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
Basic/50-04-4
No copy of latest inspection report available. Couldn't find it
Basic/51-18-6
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
Basic/23-03-4
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Outside, under food truck
Basic/36-64-5
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powder in bulk, operator stats it's salt
Basic/02D-01-5
Feb 24, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 21, 2026Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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.
Intermediate/51-22-4/Warning/Return visit Feb 21, 2026 · Operator will provide new commissary location Time Extended
Feb 20, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

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.

4 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 2 live flying insects inside food trailer
High priority/35A-02-7/Warning
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.
High priority/28-29-5/Warning
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
High priority/08A-05-6/Warning
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
High priority/03B-01-6/Warning
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
Intermediate/11-26-1
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.
Intermediate/51-22-4/Warning
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator has 3 CO2 tanks stored outside not secured
Basic/51-11-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cooking equipment soiled
Basic/36-73-4
Food stored on floor. Case of whole tomatoes stored on floor in food truck
Basic/08B-38-4
Food stored outside. Case of whole avocados stored outside on table in back of food trailer
Basic/08B-42-4/Admin Complaint
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of cooking equipment with grease build up
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior reach in cooler soiled
Basic/22-16-4
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
Basic/42-03-5
Jul 8, 2025Inspection 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.