El Chamo Criollo 2nd Truck

5960 Richard St, Jacksonville, FL 32216

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show nine inspections at El Chamo Criollo 2nd Truck stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 21, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

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

Among Jacksonville restaurants, the typical score is 74; El Chamo Criollo 2nd Truck is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 21, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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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 employee making bowls, 1 months here, has blank agreement

11-26-1

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Window open, air curtain turned off, operator turned it on **Corrected On-Site**

35B-14-4

Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Lid for fryer, operator placed it on shelf **Corrected On-Site**

24-26-4

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

50-09-4

Jul 2, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jan 15, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One by cook line, operator turned air curtain on

35A-02-6

11-26-1

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Couldn't find his, owner

53B-13-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Emailed one

31B-04-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Operator turned air curtain on **Corrected On-Site**

35B-14-4

Jul 3, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jan 3, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink with dry food stored inside. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with facial beard preparing food with no beard guard

13-04-4

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. No license number on exterior of MFDV

50-04-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food with watch on wrist. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**

13-07-4

Oct 3, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jul 19, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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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 - 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 preparing food with watch on wrist

13-07-4

Nov 2, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fried sweet potato (118-125F - Hot Holding), stored inside fry basket and recently place there for hot holding after orders were made. Employee used up remaining pieces for Togo orders **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

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 Service window must be a solid sliding window (made of glass, Plexiglas, acrylic, etc.), which can be kept closed when not actually serving a customer. **Repeat Violation**

35B-14-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Upright top reach in freezer gasket is soiled

23-03-4

Jul 13, 2022

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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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

35B-14-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Chamo Criollo 2nd Truck last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Chamo Criollo 2nd Truck on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Chamo Criollo 2nd Truck?

Across the inspection record, “mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at El Chamo Criollo 2nd Truck.

How does El Chamo Criollo 2nd Truck compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

El Chamo Criollo 2nd Truck most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has El Chamo Criollo 2nd Truck's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Chamo Criollo 2nd Truck have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Chamo Criollo 2nd Truck 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 El Chamo Criollo 2nd Truck inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Chamo Criollo 2nd Truck is inspected around three times per year on average.

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