La Nopalera Mexican Restaurant

1434 Hendricks Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32207 · Permanent Food Service · License 2615383

Official report

out of 100

Grade F

Safety score 35 of 100

Latest visit: Jul 22, 2026

What drove the grade

Live, small flying insects foundHigh priority, repeat · not yet fixed · 18 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Jul 20 routine inspection
3 high priority (1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 5 intermediate (2 fixed on the spot, 3 repeats), 11 basic (6 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most
-45
Administrative complaint on Jul 20, now complaint after follow-up
Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed
-20
Safety score35

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 3 visits

Jul202026

Routine inspection

19 violations found · Inspector came back 2 times

2nd follow-up visitJul 22, 2026 Complaint after follow-up
Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.
1 violation still not corrected:
- 1 High priority
What was still cited
High priority1
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found
  At callback observed four flying insects in bar area. Operator stated and showed report that ecolab came last night and are expected again tonight.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
1st follow-up visitJul 21, 2026 Complaint after follow-up
Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.
1 violation still not corrected:
- 1 High priority
What was still cited
High priority1
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found
  At callback observed 6 flying insects in bar area.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitJul 20, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
19 violations found:
- 3 High priority
- 5 Intermediate
- 11 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority3
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Dented/rusted cans present.
  See stop sale. Observed a can of tomato puree and a can of hominy dented and crimped at rim of cans. See Stop Sale.
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
  Observed pan with raw shelled eggs stored with ready to eat hot dogs. Chef removed hot dogs to properly store.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found
  Observed two flying insects next to bag in box soda shelf and approximately seven flying insects in bar area.
  Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
Intermediate5
- Code 11, Employee health: 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 unable to provide proof that employees are informed of reporting symptoms related to food borne illnesses to person in charge. Distributed health form to operator during this inspection and he had employees on duty read and sign form.
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  Observed cutting board at reach-in cooler across from stove on cook line, fryer baskets including the handles, ice chute and surrounding area in large ice machine, holster for can opener, and soda gun at front service line soiled.
  Repeat violation
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  Observed employee using hand wash sink at front service station to fill up water pitcher.
  Repeat violation
  Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.
  Observed paper towels unable to dispense at hand wash sink at front service area. Operator rethreaded paper towels to have paper towels dispense properly.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for some employees.
  To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food safety training certificates for Wendy and Marc expired 7-15-26.
Basic11
- Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  Observed unlabeled large white bucket on storage shelf across from stove on cook line containing white substance removed from original packaging. Chef labeled container of salt.
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
  Observed multiple sealed boxes of food stored on floor in walk in freezer.
  Repeat violation
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
  Observed multiple gaskets on reach-in coolers and drawers on cook line and walk in cooler (beer cooler either TCS foods) with torn gaskets. Also, handles on both reach-in cooler drawers below stove in disrepair.
  Repeat violation
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  Observed interior of microwave on cook line and both ovens on cook line soiled/ an accumulation of food debris. Chef started cleaning microwave during this inspection.
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
  Non TCS food containers not cleaned at least once every 24 hours.
  Observed multiple large nacho chip containers in kitchen area not cleaned at least once every 24 hours.
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  Observed filters in hood areas above grill and fryers soiled. Also, shelf below grill has an accumulation of black debris and grease.
  Repeat violation
- Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  Observed clean stacked cups on storage shelf next to soda dispenser on front service line unable to properly air dry
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.
  Observed pipe under hand wash sink at cook line leaking. Also, faucet at mop sink leaking.
  Repeat violation
  Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
  Observed standing water in bottom of reach-in cooler across from stove. Also, standing water in reach-in cooler in bar area.
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
  Observed unsealed concrete floors throughout kitchen, prep area, warewashing area and food storage area.
  Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
  Observed multiple ceiling tiles in warewashing area in disrepair/ peeling. Also, multiple ceiling tiles above storage shelf in warewashing area missing.
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

Ready-to-eat food: Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
Food-contact surface: Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
Nonfood-contact surface: Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
Stop sale: An order that the food can’t be sold or served.
Wet nesting: Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.