El Quetzal Cuisine in Jacksonville
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10916 Atlantic Blvd Ste 1, Jacksonville, FL 32225El Quetzal Cuisine in Jacksonville has accumulated 124 violations across 13 inspections since 2016, averaging 9.5 violations per inspection—significantly higher than the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations appear consistently throughout the record, including repeated citations for employee health policy (cited in at least 4 inspections), proper hand and arm washing (5+ inspections), shell stock requirements (6+ inspections), and food contact surface sanitation. The facility has also been cited multiple times for management awareness failures, allergen awareness lapses, and approved food source violations. On May 16, 2024, an administrative complaint was recommended following an inspection that documented 19 violations including 7 high-priority findings; a fire safety violation was also noted that day for a propane tank larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity located inside the building. The most recent inspection on November 10, 2025 documented 27 violations (including 3 high-priority citations for employee health policy, shell stock requirements, and parasite destruction) and was completed with no further action.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
El Quetzal Cuisine in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages
El Quetzal Cuisine in Jacksonville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Administrative complaint recommended
El Quetzal Cuisine in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (14)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections22 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections33 violations · 24 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 19 violations (13 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections22 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 16 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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El Quetzal Cuisine in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was El Quetzal Cuisine in Jacksonville last inspected?
- El Quetzal Cuisine in Jacksonville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 20, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at El Quetzal Cuisine in Jacksonville?
- The most frequently cited violations at El Quetzal Cuisine in Jacksonville are: Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has El Quetzal Cuisine in Jacksonville had?
- El Quetzal Cuisine in Jacksonville has had 14 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of El Quetzal Cuisine in Jacksonville find?
- El Quetzal Cuisine in Jacksonville was most recently inspected on August 20, 2026 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has El Quetzal Cuisine in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
- No, El Quetzal Cuisine in Jacksonville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- Has El Quetzal Cuisine in Jacksonville had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, El Quetzal Cuisine in Jacksonville has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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