El Mariachi Loko 2
Last inspected: Oct 17, 2025
100
Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at El Mariachi Loko 2, the earliest from 2023. The most recent report on file is from Oct 17, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, showing up two times.
Restaurants in Jacksonville average 74, so El Mariachi Loko 2 is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Oct 17, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches in following areas: 1 live roach on exterior hot holding equipment 1 live roach in reach in cooler near gasket Following Day call back as per Linda at District Office **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed 3 total roach egg casings inside reach in cooler and on gasket. Following Day call back as per Linda at District Office **Warning**
35A-23-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded cheese (51F - Cold Holding)m operator had cheese out for short period and place back in unit. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corn on cob (99-100F - Hot Holding), stored in metal pot on stove top with no flames. Place there as per operator around 11am for hot holding after reheating properly. Employee reheating. Reheated 199F. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water turned off. Managed turned hot water valve back on and reading 109F **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 8 total dead roaches in following areas: 3 dead in empty pan inside steam table 2 dead on floor 3 dead inside reach in cooler Following Day call back as per Linda at District Office **Warning**
35A-03-4
47
Dec 13, 2024
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee did not rinse all soap from hands after washing before drying. Observed employee squeeze soap into hands at hand wash sink then rub together without using water during the entire process then engaged in food preparation on cook line. Inspector educated employee proper hand washing procedures. Inspector confirmed soap was not hand sanitizer. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-26-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee on cook line change stations and handle soiled storage containers then return to station and touch ready to eat foods without changing gloves. Inspector educated employee on proper glove changing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shrimp on prep table next to flat top grill with temperatures of 68-70F. Person in charge stated it was pulled from cooler unit for cooking 5 minutes prior. Person cooked raw shrimp to temperature of 186F. Raw shrimp (68-70F - Cold Holding) Cooked shrimp (186F - Cooking) **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked ribs on stove top with temperatures of 115-122F. Person in charge stated ribs were cooked 30 minutes prior. Person in charge reheated cooked ribs for hot holding to temperature of 165F or above. Cooked ribs (115-122F) Cooked ribs reheat (189F - Reheating) **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed food truck uses quatanery ammonium tablets but has chlorine test strips on site. Person in charge took picture of inspectors quatanery ammonium test strips as an example of correct test strip. No sanitizer bucket or three compartment sink set up, but tested on one tablet in three compartment sink to confirm proper test strips. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-32-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand wash sink on food truck with no hot water. Person in charge stated they turn hot water off so it doesn't run all day and because it's noisy. Person in charge turned hot water on during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on flip top cooler across from cook station with grooves and no longer easily cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Observed all three compartments of three compartment sink soiled with old food debris and supplies.
16-07-4
41
Sep 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One by prep table, operator pushed it out and placed screen on window **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Working with open foods
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Water bottles, operator placed them on chair **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. In prep cooler,
22-16-4
67
Nov 16, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 9, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Certificate missing a date, operator stated she did it 6 months ago
53B-10-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap.
31B-06-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat
16-37-1
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. **Warning**
27-06-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Cover for interior of cooler has uncovered insulation, operator removed it **Corrected On-Site**
14-36-5
64
Jul 11, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority-Observed: Live, small flying Insects In kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Three flies observed In the flip top reach In cooler, operator was able to dispose of the flies ... Corrected On-Site.,.
35A-02-6
High Priority-Observed: Stop Sale Issued due to food not being In a wholesome, sound condition. In the flip top reach In cooler, one container of shredded cheese with a fly observed In the cheese and one container of raw pork with two flies observed In It. Operator discarded the cheese and pork.
01B-13-4
High Priority- Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply onllne or obtain an application for license visit http:1/ www.myflorldallcense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ At time of Inspection trailer currently being used Is not licensed by the division. Operator has a separate trailer that Is llcensed by the division. -Warning ..
50-08-7
Intermediate- Observed: Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow In response to a vomiting or dlarriheal event where the vomit or diarrhea Is discharged onto surfaces In the establishment. No bodily fluid clean up kit or written procedures available. Inspector provided written procedures. ..Corrective Action Taken ..
11-27-4
Intermediate-Observed: No plan review submitted and approved• renovations were made or are In progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page Is http://www.myflorldallcense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/llcenslng/planrevlew/. Operator has customized new trailer with hood system, three compartment sink and hand wash sink and utilizes a door with no screen or sliding partition to serve food to customers. ""Warning ..
51-16-7
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Mariachi Loko 2 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Mariachi Loko 2 on file is from Oct 17, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Mariachi Loko 2?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Mariachi Loko 2.
How does El Mariachi Loko 2 compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
El Mariachi Loko 2 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has El Mariachi Loko 2's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Mariachi Loko 2 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at El Mariachi Loko 2 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 Mariachi Loko 2 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Mariachi Loko 2 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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