La Nopalera Mexican Restaurant in Jacksonville
Last inspected:
8206 Philips Hwy Ste 29, Jacksonville, FL 32256LA Nopalera Mexican Restaurant in Jacksonville has accumulated 529 violations across 61 inspections since 2016, averaging 8.7 per visit. The facility was shut down twice, for sewage leaks and roach activity. Fire inspections documented scorch marks around an electrical outlet and a blocked exit. In November 2024, the facility entered an enforcement cycle with repeated callbacks and administrative complaints spanning nearly three months, with inspectors documenting high-priority violations at multiple visits during this period.
Most recent closure: April 15, 2026 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
La Nopalera Mexican Restaurant in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages
This Facility
8.3
violations / inspection
8.3 violations per inspection
Duval County Avg
6.27
violations / inspection
6.27 county average
This Facility
3
emergency closures
3 closures
Duval County Avg
0.23
closures / facility
0.23 county average
La Nopalera Mexican Restaurant in Jacksonville: Emergency Closure History (3)
La Nopalera Mexican Restaurant in Jacksonville: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $800.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2019053531 | $400.00 | Oct 17, 2019 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 5--2017013221 | $400.00 | Mar 16, 2017 | Miami (Doral) |
La Nopalera Mexican Restaurant in Jacksonville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Administrative complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: Observed scorch marks around electrical outlet. For reporting purposes only.
Observed black scorch marks on outlet face and old prong stuck in electrical outlet by bulk dry good storage in hallway with double door reach in cooler/ freezer.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Complaint Full · 46-01-4 · Administrative complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
Hallway to back exit door blocked with cases of drinks delivery
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
La Nopalera Mexican Restaurant in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (66)
— 5 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 7 inspections29 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— 11 inspections57 violations · 32 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 19 violations (12 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 19 violations (11 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections23 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 8 inspections28 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections24 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Admin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 9 inspections74 violations · 47 high priority
— Complaint Full· 17 violations (12 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (10 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 7 inspections56 violations · 32 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 16 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 7 inspections77 violations · 41 high priority
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (11 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 18 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
La Nopalera Mexican Restaurant in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions
- Is La Nopalera Mexican Restaurant in Jacksonville under active enforcement?
- Records show 4 emergency order inspections between April 15, 2026 and April 17, 2026. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- When was La Nopalera Mexican Restaurant in Jacksonville last inspected?
- La Nopalera Mexican Restaurant in Jacksonville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 21, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- When was La Nopalera Mexican Restaurant in Jacksonville last shut down?
- La Nopalera Mexican Restaurant in Jacksonville was last shut down on April 15, 2026 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at La Nopalera Mexican Restaurant in Jacksonville?
- The most frequently cited violations at La Nopalera Mexican Restaurant in Jacksonville are: Proper ventilation, Employee health reporting, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has La Nopalera Mexican Restaurant in Jacksonville had?
- La Nopalera Mexican Restaurant in Jacksonville has had 66 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of La Nopalera Mexican Restaurant in Jacksonville find?
- La Nopalera Mexican Restaurant in Jacksonville was most recently inspected on April 21, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has La Nopalera Mexican Restaurant in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
- Yes, La Nopalera Mexican Restaurant in Jacksonville has been emergency-closed 3 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- Has La Nopalera Mexican Restaurant in Jacksonville had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, La Nopalera Mexican Restaurant in Jacksonville has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has La Nopalera Mexican Restaurant in Jacksonville faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, La Nopalera Mexican Restaurant in Jacksonville has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $800.00 in fines.
- How much has La Nopalera Mexican Restaurant in Jacksonville been fined?
- La Nopalera Mexican Restaurant in Jacksonville has been fined a total of $800.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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).
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