La Firma del Chef

5960 Richard St, Jacksonville, FL 32216 · Mobile Food Dispensing Vehicle · License 2652929

B
Grade B
Safety score 83 of 100
Latest visit: Sep 2, 2026

What drove the grade

Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.High priority · no follow-up needed · 11 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Sep 2 routine inspection
    1 high priority (no follow-up needed), 2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 9 basic
    -17
  • Safety score83

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

12 violations found
  1. First visitSep 2, 2026 No follow-up needed

    Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.

    12 violations found:

    • 1 High priority
    • 2 Intermediate
    • 9 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority1

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.

      Raw chicken on shelf above raw beef and pork, explained to operator

    Intermediate2

    • Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.

      Cooked pork a couple of days ago, no date

    • Code 11, Employee health: 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 one

      Fixed on the spot

    Basic9

    • Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.

      White powder in bulk containers, operator stated they are sugar and salt

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.

      Sugar in container on floor, operator placed it on shelf

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.

      88f water for utensils, operator turned grill on

      Fixed on the spot

      Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.

      Ice for drinks. Operator moved it up

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

      Employee drink on shelf above customer food, employee removed it

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.

      Lid is cracked for rice in upright cooler

    • Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor.

      Pot for cooking bulk meat on floor, operator placed it on shelf

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 50, Current license displayed: 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

    • Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

      Emailed one

      Fixed on the spot

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

  • High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
  • Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
  • Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Time/temperature control for safety food
Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Ready-to-eat food
Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.

Most cited

Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory2
Food protection and cross-contamination2
In-use utensils properly stored2
Employee health1
Handwashing and hygienic practices1
Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained1
Clean equipment storage and air drying1
Current license displayed1