Carlitos Latin Kitchen

1050 Edgewood Ave S, Jacksonville, FL 32205

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026

Score

High Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at Carlitos Latin Kitchen, the earliest from 2023. Carlitos Latin Kitchen was last inspected on Feb 26, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

Across the inspection history, “mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Carlitos Latin Kitchen's latest score of 50 falls below the Jacksonville average of 74. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 26, 2026

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 6 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Hot dogs opened 4 days ago

02C-03-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Grease build up on fryer basket

22-02-4

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. For brother helping today, emailed form

11-26-1

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pork cooked 2 days ago

02C-02-5

Basic - Food being prepared outside. Employee squeezing lemons on table outside food truck, explained to him and he moved inside **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**

08B-32-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Window and door opened, no screen

35B-14-4

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Could not find it

51-18-6

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Squeezing lemon, no beard guard

13-04-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Couldn't find it

50-09-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Squeezing lemons

13-03-4

Jun 3, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator license expired June 1, 2025

50-17-3

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board with excessive cut marks

14-09-4

Nov 20, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jun 28, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jul 13, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fried rice (112F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (108-110F - Hot Holding), stored inside oven. Place there approximately 2 hours ago after reheating. Manager will start cooling process **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw prep chicken stored over cooked foods and soda drinks cans in upright single door reach in cooler. Manager properly stored **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of pork rinds stored on floor

08B-38-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In use utensils in 97F standing water at side of grill area

10-07-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Operator missing screen in window. Operator serving and preparing food at time of inspection to public. Operator put window screens back up **Corrected On-Site**

35B-14-4

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

May 22, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Mar 22, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Carlitos Latin Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Carlitos Latin Kitchen on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Carlitos Latin Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Carlitos Latin Kitchen.

How does Carlitos Latin Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

Carlitos Latin Kitchen most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has Carlitos Latin Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Carlitos Latin Kitchen have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Carlitos Latin Kitchen means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Carlitos Latin Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Carlitos Latin Kitchen is inspected around two times per year on average.

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