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5912 University Blvd W, Jacksonville, FL 32216 · Mobile Food Dispensing Vehicle · License 2652700

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Grade F
Safety score 38 of 100
Latest visit: Sep 14, 2026 (8 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Live, small flying insects found.High priority · not yet fixed · 23 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Sep 14 routine inspection
    3 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 14
    Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed
    -20
  • Safety score38

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

24 violations found
  1. 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:

    • 3 High priority
    • 9 Intermediate
    • 12 Basic
    What 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

    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

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.

Most cited

Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained3
Other sanitary and safe operation3
Thermometers provided and accurate2
Employee health2
Insects, rodents, pests and animals2
Chemicals and toxic substances2
Current license displayed2
Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory1