El Sol De Mexico in Jacksonville
Last inspected:
5024 Blanding Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32210LA Perla 1 in Jacksonville has accumulated 307 violations across 40 inspections since 2016, averaging 7.7 per visit. The facility was shut down four times for roach, rodent, and sewage issues. This location previously operated as Pho 99 Vietnamese Grill from 2017 to 2018, and fire inspections at that time documented flammables stored near the gas water heater and scorch marks around an electrical outlet at the ice machine. In 2025, LA Perla 1 faced repeated emergency orders with non-compliance callbacks in late June, followed by another emergency order in September. The restaurant has faced 4 disciplinary actions totaling $3,000 in fines, with the largest penalty reaching $1,400.
Most recent closure: March 25, 2026 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
El Sol De Mexico in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages
This Facility
7.4
violations / inspection
7.4 violations per inspection
Duval County Avg
6.27
violations / inspection
6.27 county average
This Facility
5
emergency closures
5 closures
Duval County Avg
0.23
closures / facility
0.23 county average
El Sol De Mexico in Jacksonville: Emergency Closure History (5)
El Sol De Mexico in Jacksonville: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (4)
Total fines on record: $3,000.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2025081257 | $1,400.00 | Sep 4, 2025 | Tampa | |
| 5--2025060119 | $800.00 | Jun 24, 2025 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 5--2025047334 | $400.00 | Apr 15, 2025 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 5--2016030118 | $400.00 | Jun 21, 2016 | Fort Lauderdale |
El Sol De Mexico in Jacksonville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 47-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Observed scorch marks around electrical outlet. For reporting purposes only.
Outlet at ice machine has scorch marks and melts cover plate.
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
— Routine - Food · 49-05-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Flammables stored near a source of ignition. For reporting purposes only. On exhaust port of gas fired water heater.
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.
El Sol De Mexico in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (43)
— 3 inspections7 violations · 2 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative determination recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 11 inspections37 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections28 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— 5 inspections22 violations · 11 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections24 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections27 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections21 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections24 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 7 inspections34 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 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 · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
El Sol De Mexico in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was El Sol De Mexico in Jacksonville last inspected?
- El Sol De Mexico in Jacksonville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 27, 2026. The result was: Emergency Order Callback Complied.
- When was El Sol De Mexico in Jacksonville last shut down?
- El Sol De Mexico in Jacksonville was last shut down on March 25, 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 El Sol De Mexico in Jacksonville?
- The most frequently cited violations at El Sol De Mexico in Jacksonville are: Single-use items, Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has El Sol De Mexico in Jacksonville had?
- El Sol De Mexico in Jacksonville has had 43 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of El Sol De Mexico in Jacksonville find?
- El Sol De Mexico in Jacksonville was most recently inspected on March 27, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Emergency Order Callback Complied.
- Has El Sol De Mexico in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
- Yes, El Sol De Mexico in Jacksonville has been emergency-closed 5 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- Has El Sol De Mexico in Jacksonville had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, El Sol De Mexico in Jacksonville has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has El Sol De Mexico in Jacksonville faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, El Sol De Mexico in Jacksonville has 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $3,000.00 in fines.
- How much has El Sol De Mexico in Jacksonville been fined?
- El Sol De Mexico in Jacksonville has been fined a total of $3,000.00 across 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has El Sol De Mexico in Jacksonville operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Pho 99 Vietnamese Grill (2017-2018).
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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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