El Quetzal Cuisine in Jacksonville

Last inspected:

10916 Atlantic Blvd Ste 1, Jacksonville, FL 32225
Overview

El 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.

13Inspections
124Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

El Quetzal Cuisine in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages

This Facility 9.5 violations / inspection 9.5 violations per inspection
Duval County Avg 6.27 violations / inspection 6.27 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Duval County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

El Quetzal Cuisine in Jacksonville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · Administrative complaint recommended

Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Large helium propane tank stored next to restroom area. Manager removed from inside building

El Quetzal Cuisine in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (13)

— 3 inspections22 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections33 violations · 24 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 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
— Routine - Food· 19 violations (13 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 3 inspections22 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 16 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

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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 November 10, 2025. 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, Proper sewage disposal, Clean multi-use utensils.
How many health inspections has El Quetzal Cuisine in Jacksonville had?
El Quetzal Cuisine in Jacksonville has had 13 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.5 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 November 10, 2025 with 10 violation(s), including 3 high-priority 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 V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
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 V10 (Approved food source) mean?
Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
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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