How many health inspections has EL PRIMO RESTAURANT AND GROCERY had?

EL PRIMO RESTAURANT AND GROCERY has had 23 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has EL PRIMO RESTAURANT AND GROCERY ever been shut down?

Yes, EL PRIMO RESTAURANT AND GROCERY has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at EL PRIMO RESTAURANT AND GROCERY?

The most frequently cited violations at EL PRIMO RESTAURANT AND GROCERY are: Chemical properly stored, Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory.

What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?

MANAGEMENT FAILURE: CDC data shows establishments without active managerial control have 3x more critical violations. The person in charge must demonstrate knowledge of foodborne illness prevention, HACCP principles, and Florida food safety law. Without oversight, violations go uncorrected, creating compounding risk of multi-pathogen outbreaks. Person in charge must be present during ALL hours of operation and must demonstrate knowledge of: foodborne illness risk factors, proper cooking temperatures, handwashing procedures, allergen management, and employee health policy. Must hold a valid Food Manager Certification per Florida Statute 509.039.

What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?

DISEASE TRANSMISSION: Without a written employee health policy, sick food workers transmit Norovirus (20 million US cases/year), Hepatitis A (causes liver failure), Salmonella, Shigella, and E. coli O157:H7. CDC estimates 40% of restaurant outbreaks involve ill food workers. A single infected employee can contaminate food for thousands of customers. Maintain written employee health policy addressing: reporting of symptoms (vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever), diagnosed illnesses (Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, Shigella, E. coli), exclusion and restriction criteria, and return-to-work requirements. Train all employees on policy at hiring and annually.

What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?

OUTBREAK ENABLER: Food workers who fail to report illness symptoms are the #1 cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Norovirus is shed in billions of viral particles per gram of stool — as few as 18 particles cause infection. One symptomatic worker can infect hundreds of customers before detection. CDC links 70% of Norovirus outbreaks to infected food handlers. Employees must immediately report: vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever, infected wounds or boils. Must also report diagnosed illness with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella, E. coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus. Person in charge must exclude or restrict employees per FDA Food Code guidelines.

EL PRIMO RESTAURANT AND GROCERY

6715 POWERS AVE UNITS 3 & 5, Jacksonville, FL 32217

Duval County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: CLEBER CHANGOLUISA & MIRIAM PACHA CHANGOLUISA · License: SEA2614892

EL PRIMO RESTAURANT AND GROCERY in Jacksonville, FL has 23 inspections on record with 165 total violations (7.2 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.

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Data current as of October 4, 2024

Emergency Closures (1)

Emergency closure history for EL PRIMO RESTAURANT AND GROCERY
Date	Reason	Reopened
Mar 10, 2016	Roach activity	15:12:00

Inspection History (23)

Oct 4, 2024 — Complaint Full· 10 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

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Emergency Closures (1)

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