Alma Food Truck
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
61
Score
Alma Food Truck has been inspected 10 times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 5, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
“Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Jacksonville facility scores 74, putting Alma Food Truck on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Operator grabbed raw shrimp then changed gloves and grabbed bag with cheese, explained to him and he washed hands **Corrected On-Site**
12A-12-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat
16-37-1
Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Container without name, operator stated it's soap
41-21-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table, employee placed it on bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. On window **Repeat Violation**
35B-14-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelf in prep cooler with little black build up
22-16-4
61
Jul 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food with bracelet on wrist
13-07-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Operator removed window screen from front service window
35B-14-4
90
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Manager grabbed a bag of beef and then a bag with fries, explained to him and washed hands **Corrected On-Site**
12A-12-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat
16-37-1
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. For cashier, she read it and signed it **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bleach water, labeled by employee **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On spices **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
61
Aug 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. +400ppm quat in bucket, test strip turned blue, employee added water and it is 300 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 50f raw shrimp, beef in drawer cooler at 43f, manager iced them down, got to 41f, generator on while driving **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Reading 37f and it's 43f in prep unit
05-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. 2 metal sticks, manager moved them **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat, all went **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Cashier **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In triple sink, labeled bleach water by manager **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On spice
14-01-5
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. No screen on open window, he is checking into air curtain **Repeat Violation**
35B-14-4
41
May 1, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
90
Jan 18, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef in drawer above churros, drawer cooler, mgr moved it **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 109f corn and soup on stove off, mgr turned it on and got to 165f **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Quat tablets above clean lids, mgr moved it **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Only mgr expired on 11-28-23 Hugo Flores **Warning**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat all wet
16-37-1
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Cashier, she has blank form
11-26-1
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
50-04-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. No screen on window **Repeat Violation**
35B-14-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed one **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
41
Sep 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
67
Feb 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events handout **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Discussed and provided the Employee Health Reporting Agreement form during the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing watch and bracelet on wrist while preparing food. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Operator has no window screen or window and is not able to keep service opening closed except during food service
35B-14-4
74
Jul 21, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup with no handle stored inside dry rice bin under prep table
14-01-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food with watch on wrist
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Top reach in cooler drawer next to left side of grill in disrepair **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation**
51-13-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Alma Food Truck last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Alma Food Truck on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Alma Food Truck?
Across the inspection record, “mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Alma Food Truck.
How does Alma Food Truck compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Alma Food Truck most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Alma Food Truck's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Alma Food Truck have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Alma Food Truck means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Alma Food Truck inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Alma Food Truck is inspected around three times per year on average.
Nearby Restaurants