Costenito Pescador
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
100
Score
Costenito Pescador appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. Costenito Pescador was last inspected on Feb 10, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about 10 violations before that.
Looking across the full record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Costenito Pescador's latest score of 100 sits above the Jacksonville average of 74. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 10, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 21, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 1 pan cooked beef and 1 pan cooked pork (56-59F - Cooling), both items stored inside reach in cooler from overnight covered with lid as per employee and manager with no additional preparation today. Operator stated that the generator is turned off when they leave at night around 9 to 10pm and there is no running power due to this time period to the food trailer with stored TCS foods that have been prepared that same day. Power is then turned on with generator the next day. Stop sale issued. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23: 1 pan green salsa (44-45 cooling), stored in glass reach in cooler from over night with no additional preparation done today. Operator had no power to unit from overnight and just turned on this morning. Stop sale issued. **Admin Complaint**
03D-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1 prep bucket of Raw pork (51F - Cold Holding); 1 prep bucket of raw beef (63F - Cold Holding), both stored inside igloo chest I. Food trailer from overnight with no additional preparation today. Operator had ice bag that melted. Stop sale issued **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23: 1 open gallon of milk (47-48 cold holding), stored in glass reach in cooler from over night with no additional preparation done today. Operator had no power to unit from overnight and just turned on this morning. Stop sale issued. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 1 prep bucket of Raw pork (51F - Cold Holding); 1 prep bucket of raw beef (63F - Cold Holding), both stored inside igloo chest I. Food trailer from overnight with no additional preparation today. Operator had ice bag that melted. Stop sale issued 1 pan cooked beef and 1 pan cooked pork (56-59F - Cooling), both items stored inside reach in cooler from overnight covered with lid as per employee and manager with no additional preparation today. Operator stated that the generator is turned off when they leave at night around 9 to 10pm and there is no running power due to this time period to the food trailer with stored TCS foods that have been prepared that same day. Power is then turned on with generator the next day. Stop sale issued. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23: 1 open gallon of milk (47-48 cold holding), stored in glass reach in cooler from over night with no additional preparation done today. Operator had no power to unit from overnight and just turned on this morning. Stop sale issued. **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Operator has non-food grade water hose to dispense fresh water **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23: Still the same **Time Extended**
29-04-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 11 live flying insects inside food trailer not landing on food but on clean equipments, dry storage and countertop due to service window left open and back door and pop up window at ware washing area that as per plans should remain close at all times **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23: Observed 3 live flying insects in food trailer not landing on food **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator has 3 total food handler employees but only 1 hired over 60 days with no proof of training **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23: Still the same **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Operator has 3 employees with no proof of form **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23: Still the same **Time Extended**
11-26-1
39
Sep 19, 2025
Routine - Food
11 critical violations. 7 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 24 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 11 live flying insects inside food trailer not landing on food but on clean equipments, dry storage and countertop due to service window left open and back door and pop up window at ware washing area that as per plans should remain close at all times **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee washing hands with no soap **Warning**
12A-20-4
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed employee washing hands with water temperature at 81F at hand wash sink for 5 seconds. Hot water only reaching 81F when running. **Warning**
12A-19-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 1 pan cooked beef and 1 pan cooked pork (56-59F - Cooling), both items stored inside reach in cooler from overnight covered with lid as per employee and manager with no additional preparation today. Operator stated that the generator is turned off when they leave at night around 9 to 10pm and there is no running power due to this time period to the food trailer with stored TCS foods that have been prepared that same day. Power is then turned on with generator the next day. Stop sale issued. **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed employee drying hands with clothing **Warning**
12A-18-4
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee washing hands with water temperature at 81F at hand wash sink for 5 seconds. Hot water only reaching 81F when running. **Warning**
12A-17-4
High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee eating during food preparation with hands and then preparing food without washing hands **Warning**
12A-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1 prep bucket of Raw pork (51F - Cold Holding); 1 prep bucket of raw beef (63F - Cold Holding), both stored inside igloo chest I. Food trailer from overnight with no additional preparation today. Operator had ice bag that melted. Stop sale issued **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 1 prep bucket of Raw pork (51F - Cold Holding); 1 prep bucket of raw beef (63F - Cold Holding), both stored inside igloo chest I. Food trailer from overnight with no additional preparation today. Operator had ice bag that melted. Stop sale issued 1 pan cooked beef and 1 pan cooked pork (56-59F - Cooling), both items stored inside reach in cooler from overnight covered with lid as per employee and manager with no additional preparation today. Operator stated that the generator is turned off when they leave at night around 9 to 10pm and there is no running power due to this time period to the food trailer with stored TCS foods that have been prepared that same day. Power is then turned on with generator the next day. Stop sale issued. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Operator has non-food grade water hose to dispense fresh water **Warning**
29-04-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Produce stored in direct contact in non-food grade bag in reach in cooler **Warning**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. 1 pan cooked beef and 1 pan cooked pork (56-59F - Cooling), both items stored inside reach in cooler from overnight covered with lid as per employee and manager with no additional preparation today. Operator stated that the generator is turned off when they leave at night around 9 to 10pm and there is no running power due to this time period to the food trailer with stored TCS foods that have been prepared that same day. Power is then turned on with generator the next day. Stop sale issued. **Warning**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at make table reach in cooler stained
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Clean utensils stored in hand wash sink. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator has 3 total food handler employees but only 1 hired over 60 days with no proof of training **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Operator has 3 employees with no proof of form **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Self-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle not reporting to commissary as required. Operator has white commercial truck parked near food truck with stored clean equipment and storage. Operator also has grey waste water container stored outside food trailer that get filled and then taken to commissary to dispose
51-23-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water temperature at hand wash sink at 81F when continuous running **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed approximately 11 live flying insects inside food trailer not landing on food but on clean equipments, dry storage and countertop due to service window left open and back door and pop up window at ware washing area that as per plans should remain close at all times
35B-05-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Observed approximately 11 live flying insects inside food trailer not landing on food but on clean equipments, dry storage and countertop due to service window left open and back door and pop up window at ware washing area that as per plans should remain close at all times
35B-14-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. In use Knife's stored in between prep table and make table
10-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler with torn gasket
14-11-5
Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Employee eating while preparing food
12B-01-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at make table reach in cooler with excessive cut marks
14-09-4
7
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips
16-37-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to wash and store strawberries, moved **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
82
Aug 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 live flying insects inside food truck **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-18: One by cooler **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator has 2 food handler employees with no proof of any training **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-18: Same, husband hasn't taken class **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Person in charge unable to provide any proof of manager certification and no other certified manager employed at this location **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-18: Mgr here states she has one but the person that did it has given it to her **Admin Complaint**
53A-02-7
70
Jul 13, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 live flying insects inside food truck **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach at service window near back door **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cut watermelon (70F - Cooling), stored in flip top reach in cooler, place there at 2pm as per operator after prepping. Unit has torn gasket and ambient temperature reading at 71F. Stop sale issued **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Cut watermelon (70F - Cooling), stored in flip top reach in cooler, place there at 2pm as per operator after prepping. Unit has torn gasket and ambient temperature reading at 71F. Stop sale issued **Warning**
03D-06-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tomato red sauce (117F - Hot Holding), stored in steam table with no water and unit turn off and place there approximately 2 hours ago. Employee reheating **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
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 **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Person in charge unable to provide any proof of manager certification and no other certified manager employed at this location **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator has 2 food handler employees with no proof of any training **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
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 - Equipment in poor repair. Unit has torn gasket and ambient temperature reading at 71F. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal bag stored on top shelf next to food
40-06-5
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed 3 live flying insects inside food truck and service window left opened when not serving customers **Warning**
35B-05-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Unit has torn gasket and ambient temperature reading at 71F. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Repeat Violation**
51-18-6
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Operator has old decal posted on window
50-03-4
Basic - Food being prepared on a grill outside that has no cover. Operator has tent with fryer and food being prepared and cooked outside to be served to the public. Advised operator that all foods must be prepared inside food truck. **Admin Complaint**
08B-41-4
20
Oct 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
82
Aug 17, 2022
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Costenito Pescador last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Costenito Pescador on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Costenito Pescador?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Costenito Pescador.
How does Costenito Pescador compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Costenito Pescador most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Costenito Pescador's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Costenito Pescador have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Costenito Pescador 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 Costenito Pescador inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Costenito Pescador is inspected around three times per year on average.
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