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Carne En Vara

12921 Duval Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32218
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Dec 19, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Carne En Vara has eight inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 19, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Jacksonville restaurant scores 74. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket of fliptop reach in cooler with debris buildup. Staining on sides of steak cooker, hood filters.
23-03-4
95
Jun 6, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Container of toxic substance stored next to containers of lemon juice under front counter. Operator removed container of cleaner to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over ready to eat vegetables in reach-in cooler across from smoker area.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from smoker area soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler across from stove and single door reach-in freezer near MFDV entry door soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic jugs of water stored on floor next to fryers and grill.
08B-38-4
61
Apr 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked beef (112-128F - Hot Holding) in pit area. Observed beef to far away from heat. Operator reheated beef to more than 165F **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink used to store misc supplies. Operator removed supplies from hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board,on reach-in cooler across from stove soiled/ stained.
22-02-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service Sealed sleeves of cups and lids stored on floor in cabinet below service window. Operator removed single service items to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
67
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 5, 2023
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Jan 7, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
45
Jul 8, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Carne En Vara last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Carne En Vara on file is from Dec 19, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Carne En Vara?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Carne En Vara.

How does Carne En Vara compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

Carne En Vara most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has Carne En Vara's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Carne En Vara have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Carne En Vara means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Carne En Vara inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Carne En Vara is inspected around two times per year on average.

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