Comida La Ruta Latina
Last inspected: Dec 19, 2025
50
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Comida La Ruta Latina stretching back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 19, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “no heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted”, which has been cited four times.
Comida La Ruta Latina's latest score of 50 falls below the Jacksonville average of 74. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken in ziplock bags on shelf above raw beef in freezer, manager rearranged **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 6/1/25. They open on Saturday and Sunday at noon, they will open tomorrow **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Beans and pico de gallo made on Sunday
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Probe for hot foods only **Repeat Violation**
05-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee food on shelf above customer food **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil jug on floor by hand sink
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle on pico de gallo, manager removed it **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed one **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
51-13-4
50
Apr 25, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee placed eggs away then came to still beans, explained to her and she washed hands **Corrected On-Site**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Thank you bag for tortillas, explained to manager
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken on shelf above cooked ground beef in freezer, rearranged by manager **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. On counter, 60f shelled eggs, manager placed them in cooler, delivered and left on counter **Corrected On-Site**
03A-03-5
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Takes only hot temperatures, explained to her
05-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked ground beef on Sunday
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees food above customer food, she rearranged cooler **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On counter
21-12-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
37
Feb 21, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Or triple sink, 70f both **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: Water heater is ordered and arrives on the 22nd **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-17: Water heater arrived on the 27th and it was the incorrect one, ordered one with Lowe's and he is going next week to see if it arrived because they haven't called him yet, talked to Andrew **Time Extended**
27-16-4
90
Dec 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Or triple sink, 70f both **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: Water heater is ordered and arrives on the 22nd **Time Extended**
27-16-4
90
Nov 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 111f beans, 108f tamales on stove off, employee turned burnets on **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef above cooked ground beef, employee rearranged freezer, raw eggs above tortillas and raw beef, above pico de gallo, employee rearranged cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Or triple sink, 70f both **Warning**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer basket
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Things in it, employee removed them, **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. No chlorine **Warning**
22-38-5
Intermediate - Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Moved to another location and he didn't submit the commissary letter **Warning**
51-22-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Eggs if requested, gave one and posted it **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers with produce
08B-38-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reach in cooler, manager placed one **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken on counter, 43f, employee placed them in cooler, **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powder, flour per employee **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
26
Jul 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sun spray on shelf above oil for cooking, owner move it **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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. Emailed one **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket in it, owner removed it **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. 0-220f
05-08-4
Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. On hot water side
27-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powder on shelf
02D-01-5
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
43
Jun 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Comida La Ruta Latina last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Comida La Ruta Latina on file is from Dec 19, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Comida La Ruta Latina?
Across the inspection record, “no heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Comida La Ruta Latina.
How does Comida La Ruta Latina compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Comida La Ruta Latina most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Comida La Ruta Latina's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Comida La Ruta Latina have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Comida La Ruta Latina 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 Comida La Ruta Latina inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Comida La Ruta Latina is inspected around three times per year on average.
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