La Nopalera Mexican Restaurant River City in Jacksonville

Last inspected:

725 Skymarks Dr #1, Jacksonville, FL 32218
Overview

LA Nopalera Mexican Restaurant River City in Jacksonville has accumulated 285 violations across 26 inspections since October 2020, averaging 11 per visit. The facility has not been shut down but has faced repeated enforcement actions, with administrative complaints recommended on six separate occasions between 2023 and 2026. The restaurant was cited for one fire safety violation in 2022 involving a portable fire extinguisher gauge in the red zone. Top recurring violations include proper hand and arm washing (15 citations), shell stock requirements (14), and consumer advisory postings (12), with the facility receiving one $800 disciplinary fine.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

26Inspections
285Violations
0Closures
1Fire
$800in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

La Nopalera Mexican Restaurant River City in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages

This Facility 11 violations / inspection 11 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

La Nopalera Mexican Restaurant River City in Jacksonville: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $800.00

Disciplinary action history for La Nopalera Mexican Restaurant River City in Jacksonville
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
5--2022014561 $800.00 Dec 13, 2021 Orlando

La Nopalera Mexican Restaurant River City in Jacksonville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Administrative complaint recommended

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher by prep area.

La Nopalera Mexican Restaurant River City in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)

— 2 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 17 violations (12 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 4 inspections30 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 4 inspections30 violations · 20 high priority
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Partial· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 18 violations (11 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 5 inspections27 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 16 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

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

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 3 inspections34 violations · 21 high priority
— 6 inspections48 violations · 31 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 15 violations (11 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 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· 16 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections22 violations · 15 high priority
— Complaint Full· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

La Nopalera Mexican Restaurant River City in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Nopalera Mexican Restaurant River City in Jacksonville last inspected?
La Nopalera Mexican Restaurant River City in Jacksonville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 27, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
What are the most common violations at La Nopalera Mexican Restaurant River City in Jacksonville?
The most frequently cited violations at La Nopalera Mexican Restaurant River City in Jacksonville are: Proper hand/arm washing, Shell stock requirements, Employee health reporting.
How many health inspections has La Nopalera Mexican Restaurant River City in Jacksonville had?
La Nopalera Mexican Restaurant River City in Jacksonville has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 11 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of La Nopalera Mexican Restaurant River City in Jacksonville find?
La Nopalera Mexican Restaurant River City in Jacksonville was most recently inspected on January 27, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has La Nopalera Mexican Restaurant River City in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
No, La Nopalera Mexican Restaurant River City in Jacksonville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
Has La Nopalera Mexican Restaurant River City in Jacksonville had any fire safety violations?
Yes, La Nopalera Mexican Restaurant River City in Jacksonville has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has La Nopalera Mexican Restaurant River City in Jacksonville faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, La Nopalera Mexican Restaurant River City in Jacksonville has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $800.00 in fines.
How much has La Nopalera Mexican Restaurant River City in Jacksonville been fined?
La Nopalera Mexican Restaurant River City in Jacksonville has been fined a total of $800.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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