How many health inspections has LA NOPALERA MEXICAN RESTAURANT had?

LA NOPALERA MEXICAN RESTAURANT has had 50 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has LA NOPALERA MEXICAN RESTAURANT ever been shut down?

Yes, LA NOPALERA MEXICAN RESTAURANT has been shut down 2 times by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at LA NOPALERA MEXICAN RESTAURANT?

The most frequently cited violations at LA NOPALERA MEXICAN RESTAURANT are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?

UNSAFE FOOD SOURCE: Food from unapproved sources bypasses USDA/FDA safety inspections, potentially harboring Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli O157:H7, parasites, or chemical contaminants. Uninspected meat may contain antibiotics, hormones, or prions (mad cow disease). Home-canned foods risk deadly Clostridium botulinum toxin. Wild-harvested shellfish may contain paralytic toxins. All food must come from approved, inspected sources. Maintain supplier documentation and invoices. Shellfish must have proper tags retained for 90 days. No home-prepared, home-canned, or uninspected foods. Wild game must be commercially processed. Verify supplier licenses and inspection status.

What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?

SHELLFISH TRACEABILITY: Shellfish (oysters, clams, mussels) are high-risk foods consumed raw or lightly cooked. Without proper identification tags, contaminated shellfish cannot be traced during outbreaks. Vibrio vulnificus from Gulf shellfish has a 50% fatality rate in at-risk populations. Norovirus in shellfish causes 50% of shellfish-related illnesses. Proper tags enable rapid recall during outbreaks. Maintain shellfish tags for 90 days from date of sale/service. Tags must include: harvester name and certification number, harvest date and location, quantity, dealer information. Store shellfish in original tagged container until empty. Record date on each container when last shell is removed. Never commingle shellfish from different lots.

LA NOPALERA MEXICAN RESTAURANT

4530 ST JOHNS AVE, Jacksonville, FL 32210

Duval County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: LA NOPALERA MEXICAN RESTAURANT #13 INC · License: SEA2614356

LA NOPALERA MEXICAN RESTAURANT in Jacksonville, FL has 50 inspections on record with 701 total violations (14 per inspection) and 2 emergency closures.

50Inspections

701Violations

2Closures

Data current as of June 23, 2025

Emergency Closures (2)

Emergency closure history for LA NOPALERA MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Date	Reason	Reopened
Apr 17, 2025	Roach activity	09:08:00
Dec 23, 2019	Flies	16:41:00

Inspection History (50)

Jun 23, 2025 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Apr 18, 2025 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 17, 2025 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Jan 15, 2025 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 9, 2025 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Jan 8, 2025 — Routine - Food· 19 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V11 Food in good condition

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance

Jul 19, 2024 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 16, 2024 — Complaint Full· 24 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

V42 Equipment condition

Apr 8, 2024 — Routine - Food· 19 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Mar 13, 2024 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 19, 2024 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Dec 21, 2023 — Routine - Food· 30 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V51 Premises clean

May 18, 2023 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

May 16, 2023 — Routine - Food· 29 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

V41 Toilet facilities

Feb 2, 2023 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 31, 2023 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V11 Food in good condition

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

May 5, 2022 — Routine - Food· 24 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V09 No contamination

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Jan 5, 2022 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 4, 2022 — Routine - Food· 19 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Jan 21, 2021 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 20, 2021 — Routine - Food· 25 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 25, 2020 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Aug 25, 2020 — Routine - Food· 16 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jun 26, 2020 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Jun 25, 2020 — Routine - Food· 22 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

V41 Toilet facilities

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 23, 2019 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Dec 23, 2019 — Routine - Food· 22 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V42 Equipment condition

Dec 23, 2019 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Jul 17, 2019 — Complaint Full· 12 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Jul 15, 2019 — Complaint Full· 34 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

May 23, 2019 — Complaint Full· 13 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

May 21, 2019 — Complaint Full· 31 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

May 8, 2019 — Routine - Food· 12 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

May 1, 2019 — Routine - Food· 30 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Aug 7, 2018 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Aug 1, 2018 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Jul 25, 2018 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Jul 18, 2018 — Complaint Full· 28 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V42 Equipment condition

Jul 18, 2018 — Routine - Food· 27 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

May 17, 2018 — Complaint Full· 42 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 7, 2018 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 1, 2018 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 28, 2018 — Routine - Food· 24 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 28, 2017 — Complaint Full· 16 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

May 24, 2017 — Complaint Full· 7 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

May 23, 2017 — Complaint Full· 16 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Dec 30, 2016 — Complaint Full· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Dec 21, 2016 — Complaint Full· 21 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V13 Parasite destruction

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Jul 28, 2016 — Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Jul 27, 2016 — Complaint Full· 28 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

How Does This Facility Compare?

LA NOPALERA MEXICAN RESTAURANT has had 2 emergency closures, compared to the Duval County average of 0.16 closures per facility. It has averaged 14 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 4.05.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has LA NOPALERA MEXICAN RESTAURANT had?: LA NOPALERA MEXICAN RESTAURANT has had 50 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has LA NOPALERA MEXICAN RESTAURANT ever been shut down?: Yes, LA NOPALERA MEXICAN RESTAURANT has been shut down 2 times by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at LA NOPALERA MEXICAN RESTAURANT?: The most frequently cited violations at LA NOPALERA MEXICAN RESTAURANT are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation.

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