TIENDA Y RESTAURANTE 502
7404 ATLANTIC BLVD, Jacksonville FL 32211 · 9047600286
Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 18 visits since July 2023
JUL 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
DEC 25
JUL 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 15 live roaches in soap dispenser 1 live crawling as I opened freezer door on white freezer cooler combo.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2024045788 | Apr 25, 2024 | Oct 7, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
18 visits, newest first
Jul 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Milk drink made onsite previous day. Manager dated
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear spray bottle with purple substance inside, manager labeled cleaner
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled with food debris,
Dec 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Chicken leg quarters in reach in freezer in to go thank you bags. Manager states for employees need to be labeled
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on stand up to door cooler torn
Dec 15, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over macaroni salad in reach in cooler
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips
No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Turned off at hot water heater
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel at handsink next to back door. Employee fixed
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Turned off at hot water heater
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 2oz cup used as a scooper in picante sauce in reach in cooler
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Chicken leg quarters in reach in freezer in to go thank you bags. Manager states for employees need to be labeled
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on stand up to door cooler torn
No hot running water at mop sink. Turned off at hot water heater
Oct 6, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over spicy sauce and cooked rice. Moved to store correctly
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All expired March 2025/
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on 2 door cooler
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handsink near swing door in kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on 2 door cooler
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. 2 door reach in cooler with water standing at bottom of cooler
Aug 6, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over spicy sauce and cooked rice. Moved to store correctly
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at both handsinks in kitchen, provided soap
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All expired March 2025/
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal coffee cup stored on line cooler
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on 2 door cooler
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handsink near swing door in kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on 2 door cooler
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. 2 door reach in cooler with water standing at bottom of cooler
Feb 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Handsink near back door of kitchen, manager provided soap
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restrooms
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Womens restroom no trash can with cover available
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on cooler on line.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Bag of chicken thawing at room temperature.
Jul 17, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6-1-24 Manager states he paid
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Women's restroom
Jul 16, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee washed hands with no soap. Last in kitchen washed hands with no soap and went to make tortillas
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 flying around kitchen
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6-1-24 Manager states he paid
No soap provided at handwash sink. Manager provided
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 personal coffee cups on cutting board.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Multiple hanging near food pick up window. Near dish drying rack
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On cooked chicken, manager states the date was old label
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Women's restroom
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.
Apr 30, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach in cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in coolers
Apr 29, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 15 live roaches in soap dispenser 1 live crawling as I opened freezer door on white freezer cooler combo.
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing over swing door entering the kitchen,
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach in cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in coolers
Apr 27, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 15 live roaches in soap dispenser 1 live crawling as I opened freezer door on white freezer cooler combo.
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing over swing door entering the kitchen,
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach in cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in coolers
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Milk containers used to stored purple juices
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Back door area unused grills scraped metal and other odds
Apr 26, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 12 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw chicken, cooked rice, and cut vegetables stored in thank you shopping bags, in reach in freezers and coolers
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Chest freezer with raw chicken stored over open bags of French fries
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 15 live roaches in soap dispenser 1 live crawling as I opened freezer door on white freezer cooler combo.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw beef 48f employee states been in cooler over night, hasn't been moved
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open Milk in reach in cooler from Monday morning when made horchata
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tamales, cooked chicken and cooked rice cooked Tuesday 2 days ago
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing over swing door entering the kitchen,
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach in cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in coolers
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Milk containers used to stored purple juices
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Back door area unused grills scraped metal and other odds
Apr 25, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 23 violations recorded, 5 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
5 High priority6 Intermediate12 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 10-15 flies flying in kitchen
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw chicken, cooked rice, and cut vegetables stored in thank you shopping bags, in reach in freezers and coolers
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Chest freezer with raw chicken stored over open bags of French fries
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 15 live roaches in soap dispenser 1 live crawling as I opened freezer door on white freezer cooler combo.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw beef 48f employee states been in cooler over night, hasn't been moved
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open Milk in reach in cooler from Monday morning when made horchata
Employee applied hand antiseptic in place of washing hands as required. Soap dispenser at back door filled with sanitizer, no soap
Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. Men's restroom no toilet paper
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handsink near swinging door Both restrooms no paper towels
No soap provided at handwash sink. Both handsink in kitchen, employee provided soap for kitchen Both restrooms no soap
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tamales, cooked chicken and cooked rice cooked Tuesday 2 days ago
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Both restrooms doors left open
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing over swing door entering the kitchen,
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink on prep table where tortillas are being made
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone stored on prep area next to grill
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach in cooler
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tong stored on oven door
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handsink near swinging door
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in coolers
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Back door left open
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Milk containers used to stored purple juices
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Back door area unused grills scraped metal and other odds
Jan 26, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 23, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 33 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority6 Intermediate22 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 flying insect over triple sink and 1 flying insect on right-side of double stand up refrigerator.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed multiple instances of non food grade bags being used in white flip top freezer located next to double door stand up fridge.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw meat stored over cooked chorizo in white lift top freezer next to standing reach in freezer/refrigerator. Person in charge adjusted items to correct order.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cut head of lettuce (67F - Cold Holding) sitting atop flip top cooler next to grilling station. Person in charge indicated he did not know how long the lettuce was there and discarded it.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut head of lettuce (67F - Cold Holding) sitting atop flip top cooler next to grilling station. Person in charge discarded lettuce.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed no date mark on milk opened the previous morning per person in charge.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink located right of kitchen entry door with cups and plates inside. Person in charge removed items
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink at kitchen entrance; next to cooking station, in men's bathroom or women's bathroom. Operator provided paper towels for all hand wash sinks.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed packed grab and go bread located in dining room area without labeling.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date mark on corn soup and stew prepared onsite the previous morning per person in charge.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water did not rise above 63F in entire establishment. Water heater not working properly.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's bathroom door not self closing.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container with no handle being used to dispense tomato sauce, pasta salad and apple/tomato sauce from flip top cooler next to cook station.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles over triple sink and on left side of kitchen entry door are loosening from ceiling.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles over triple sink and cook station are soiled.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered waste receptacle provided in women's bathroom.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board along base of flip top cooler next to cooking station soiled. Observed yellow cutting board atop storage rack next to triple sink heavily soiled.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stacked plastic cups on drying rack next to triple sink draining water downward into cups beneath.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on flip top cooler across from cook station are torn.
Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Observed two splintered wooden spoons in utensil storage rack atop triple sink. Person in charge removed utensils.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors in Kitchen and triple sink area are soiled.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed fly sticky tape hanging from ceiling over white lift top freezer across from double door refrigerator/freezers.
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of chili peppers stored on floor beneath table across from triple sink. Person in charge removed items from floor.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging at knee level on oven door across from reach in coolers. Employee removed tongs.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. White microwave oven across from triple sink is soiled on interior. Interior of oven located across from flip top cooler is soiled on bottom and side walls.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Person in charge unable to provide last inspection report.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign at hand wash sink located to right of kitchen entry or hand wash sink located next to cook station.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vent hood over cooking station are soiled. Gaskets on flip top cooler across from cook station are soiled.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed exterior rear doors not self closing.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed multiple instances of milk containers in reach in coolers, being reused to store other food products, such as horchata and juice.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Spray nozzle hanging over triple sink was leaking while turned off. Water leaking into bucket from exterior mop sink.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop not hung out to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed no label on two bins of powdery substances located under prep table near triple sinka¿¿person in charge identified as flour and sugar and added labels. Repeat ViolationCorrected On-SiteRepeat Violation**
Oct 4, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Women's restroom door
Jul 31, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Plans show handsink next to triple sink
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Last set of plans show establishment has handsink next to triple sink,
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Women's restroom door
Jul 20, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Plans show handsink next to triple sink
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Last set of plans show establishment has handsink next to triple sink,
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Women's restroom door
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.