La Nopalera Mexican Restaurant in St. Johns
111 Bartram Oaks Walks, St. Johns, FL 32259
LA Nopalera Mexican Restaurant in Saint Johns has accumulated 425 violations across 45 inspections since 2017, averaging 9.4 per visit. The facility was shut down once for roach activity. In March 2026, inspectors issued an administrative complaint after finding 10 violations including 3 high-priority items. The restaurant's most frequently cited violations involve clean multi-use utensils, employee health reporting, and proper sewage disposal, with a pattern of warnings and callback inspections dating back to 2022.
Most recent closure: March 10, 2016 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Last inspected DBPR: March 20, 2026
La Nopalera Mexican Restaurant in St. Johns: Comparison to St. Johns County Averages
This Facility
9.4
violations / inspection
9.4 violations per inspection
St. Johns County Avg
4.91
violations / inspection
4.91 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
St. Johns County Avg
0.21
closures / facility
0.21 county average
La Nopalera Mexican Restaurant in St. Johns: Emergency Closure History (1)
| Date | Reason | Reopened |
|---|---|---|
| Roach activity | 08:40:00 |
La Nopalera Mexican Restaurant in St. Johns: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2016012526 | $400.00 | Mar 10, 2016 | Miami (Doral) |
La Nopalera Mexican Restaurant in St. Johns: Full Inspection History — DBPR (45)
— 1 inspection8 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 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· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections30 violations · 17 high priority
— 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· 15 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections39 violations · 24 high priority
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections24 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 18 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections37 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint 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· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections13 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 12 inspections59 violations · 35 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 6 inspections49 violations · 32 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
La Nopalera Mexican Restaurant in St. Johns: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was La Nopalera Mexican Restaurant in St. Johns last inspected?
- La Nopalera Mexican Restaurant in St. Johns was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 20, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- When was La Nopalera Mexican Restaurant in St. Johns last shut down?
- La Nopalera Mexican Restaurant in St. Johns was last shut down on March 10, 2016 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 St. Johns?
- The most frequently cited violations at La Nopalera Mexican Restaurant in St. Johns are: Clean multi-use utensils, Employee health reporting, Proper sewage disposal.
- How many health inspections has La Nopalera Mexican Restaurant in St. Johns had?
- La Nopalera Mexican Restaurant in St. Johns has had 45 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of La Nopalera Mexican Restaurant in St. Johns find?
- La Nopalera Mexican Restaurant in St. Johns was most recently inspected on March 20, 2026 with 10 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has La Nopalera Mexican Restaurant in St. Johns ever been shut down?
- Yes, La Nopalera Mexican Restaurant in St. Johns has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- 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 V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?
- Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.
- Has La Nopalera Mexican Restaurant in St. Johns faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, La Nopalera Mexican Restaurant in St. Johns has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has La Nopalera Mexican Restaurant in St. Johns been fined?
- La Nopalera Mexican Restaurant in St. Johns has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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