Q’RICURAS PUES
3732 MENTE ST, Jacksonville FL 32207
Last inspected May 27, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
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≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between B and F. 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. One in back prep area
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 27, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 27, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority7 Intermediate7 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 100 ppm quat, employee placed 3 tablets to 4 gallons of water, added more tablets, got to 300 ppm
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef scraps on shelf above cooked chicken, walk in cooler, manager rearranged
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. For triple sink
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 opened on Monday
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blackish build up on arepas machine
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in middle prep room, manager placed one
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. Two employees here for 4 months or more
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Chicken taken out yesterday
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. One hand sink in back prep are and one hand sink in middle prep area only get to 70f
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On yellow corn
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On table for making empanadas, manager placed it on bottom shelf
Food stored on floor. Potatoes in bag on floor, walk in cooler
No copy of latest inspection report available. Unable to find it
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vent with dust in walk in cooler
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Base of handle in hand sink, prep area by cook line
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White and yellow powder by cook line. Baking soda and corn meat per employee
Jul 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucet by mop sink outside
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to operator
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand sink in prep room
Hole in or other damage to wall. A couple of holes on storage closet door
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Gap in between them, operator moved filters and it closed gap
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink by triple sink, restroom by cook line and hand sink in small prep room
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. It disconnects when bathroom door opens
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Oct 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 16 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Not dispensing, 0 ppm chlorine
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dish machine not dispensing chlorine
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One in back prep area
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 60f whipped butter on table, almost 4 hrs, employee decided to discard them instead of placing in freezer
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. +400 ppm quat in bucket, employee diluted it to 300 ppm
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. For bucket
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 opened on Sunday, employee wrote date on
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. At prep area
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates for tastings on storage shelf, storage room
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Back pack above raw pasta on storage area, employee moved it
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Handle on cold side turns all the way and no water comes out, hand sink by dish machine, also hand sink in mid prep room
Food stored on floor. Tray with raw turkey in walk in freezer, employee placed it on shelf
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vents in walk in cooler by dish machine room
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cutting and peeling carrots, explained to him
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum trays in storage area, operator inverted them
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powder, labeled sugar by operator
Mar 11, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate8 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. Employee took boxes from recycle then came to kitchen and grabbed a bag with to go containers, explained to her and she washed hands
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken in ziplock bag on shelf above pesto, employee rearranged walk in freezer
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken in ziplock bag on shelf above raw conch, employee rearranged walk in freezer
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. 3/4 cold cut, walk in cooler, employee discarded 3 slices
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. A couple
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Butter and milk opened on Saturday, dated by employee, reach in cooler
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Bowls and plates on storage shelf, mgr inverted them
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Open drink, employee discarded it
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket above to go containers, mgr moved them
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Working with open foods, put one on
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Working with open foods, put one on
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Handle on cold water goes all the way around and water doesn't come out, hand sink by dish machine, also in hand sink at prep room by bar cooler, also in prep room (middle room)
Food stored on floor. Big water bottles,
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers and lids on storage shelf, mgr inverted them
Oct 12, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 4, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 21 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority5 Intermediate12 Basic
Show 22 findings ▾
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. Employee loaded dish machine with dirty dishes then he got clean dishes, explained to him and she washed hands
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One in prep area
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 120f mashed potatoes for a catering leaving in an hr, employee placed them back in oven
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaner above clean silverware, employee moved
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. 2 hand sinks have been removed, one from dish washing room and another one from storage/drink station room
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Owner stated he touches food sometime but he couldn't find his certification
Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Claudia has servsafe only food handler certification
Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Mop sink faucet, both waters
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand sink by walk in cooler, knob turns around all the way and no hot water comes out, employee fixed it
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Customer restroom
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table, employee moved them
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Making mashed potatoes
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In food storage/ prep area
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed one
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In employee restroom, employee placed one
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan by dish machine, removed
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Side door by triple sink
Plumbing system in disrepair. Faucet missing in mop sink, owner placed it back on
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go catering containers, owner inverted them
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Clean water pipe in mop sink, owner fixed it
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powder in bulk container, employee labeled it
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. One by triple sink
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.