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5912 University Blvd W, Jacksonville, FL 32216 · Mobile Food Dispensing Vehicle · License 2652700
What drove the grade
Live, small flying insects found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 14 routine inspection3 high priority (2 fixed on the spot), 9 intermediate (2 fixed on the spot), 12 basic (2 repeats); intermediate violations cost 18 at most; basic violations cost 12 at most-42
- Administrative complaint on Sep 14Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score38
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 14, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
24 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority3
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
One fly by drinks
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
Degreaser on shelf above spices, employee removed it
Fixed on the spot
Code 50, Current license displayed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Expired on 6/1/26. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license. Operator paid it during inspection
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate9
Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Operator couldn't find probe thermometer
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.
For 2 employees here for 2 years
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
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
For chlorine sanitizer
Code 27, Water source: Water with a temperature of least 85°F not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
When handled is turned on there is a squirt of water and that's it, no more water coming out, owner fixed it
Fixed on the spot
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Two under table, employee stated they area cleaners
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added.
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/. Has 2 storage units in back area of property, operator will get rid on one this because he'll use El Botanero as commissary for storage and cooking in the mean time he opens his restaurant behind food truck
Administrative complaint
Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary.
Has 2 storage units in back area of property, operator will get rid on one this because he'll use El Botanero as commissary for storage and cooking in the mean time he opens his restaurant behind food truck
Administrative complaint
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two employees here for two years don't have it yet
Basic12
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Brown powder and white pounder in bulk containers, employee stated they are sugar and seasoning, in cooking truck and storage truck at back
Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
In cooler with cheese in it and on 1 door cooler with lettuce
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored outside.
Cooler with nanches fruit in them, explained to employees and she placed them inside
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
Gasket torn in little prep cooler
Repeat violation
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Gap in between filters
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Ice buildup up in reach in cooler with cheese,
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Black build up on shelf in upright cooler
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Gaskets with black build up
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Emailed one
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service.
Window and door and middle door opened, no screens
Repeat violation
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.
Has wrong numbers outside, don't match decal
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Emailed one
Fixed on the spot
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
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
- Ambient temperature
- The air temperature inside a cooler or holding unit, rather than the food’s own.