El Patio Cartracho
Last inspected: Dec 30, 2024
33
Score
Going back to 2023, El Patio Cartracho has four inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 30, 2024. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 12 violations per visit versus roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
“Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Jacksonville restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
4
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 30, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of Windex stored on cutting board on flip top cooler. Person in charge removed spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cooked beef in plastic to-go containers stored in chest freezer by three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-31-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee with gloves on handle money from guest then return to food preparation without changing gloves. Inspector educated employee proper glove changing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink behind standing reach in cooler and with faucet turned against the wall with food containers stored in front. Faucet unable to turn back into sink without moving containers and reach in cooler blocks direct access.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed person in charge unable to provide proof of food manager certification. Spoke to operator on phone who was on vacation and has certification in their car. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink next to three compartment sink. Person in charge provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed empty fresh water source for hand wash sink. Person in charge acquired fresh water from nearby approved source using food grade hose. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored on cutting board on flip top cooler. Person in charge removed cellphone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable stored on flip top cooler.
14-09-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Observed; interlocking chains around tires of truck. Person in charge unable to provide when last time truck was moved. Cement blocks used to prop truck up.
51-36-1
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. Observed no visible license number on side of truck. **Repeat Violation**
50-04-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth used for cleaning food contact surfaces under flat top grill and not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
33
May 7, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Tortilla stored in to go bag in reach in cooler.
14-31-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one small flying insect in truck.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened three days ago was not dated. Operator added date marking. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
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 side of truck. **Repeat Violation**
50-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. On shelf below flat top grill, build up of grease.
23-03-4
61
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. On counter next to serving window, shell eggs stored at room temperature (71F). Operator placed shell eggs back in refrigerator. - ambient temperature 40F. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. One shell egg cracked in egg cracked. Operator discarded cracked egg. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-14-4
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. Operator did not have clean up plan. Provided operator with Form 5030-104. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash station by triple sink was filled with dirty dishes. Operator removed dirty dishes from sink. **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. Employee did not have proof of any training. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator stated they have chemical test strips but could not locate. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee seen drinking from coffee mug with no lid.
12B-12-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Large containers of mayo were placed on floor next to door of food truck. Operator removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
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. MFDV did not have number on outside of truck.
50-04-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on cutting table. Operator removed wiping cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license not displayed. License displayed expired 06/01/2023.
50-09-4
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Apr 25, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Commissary supplied during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
05-08-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Commissary supplied during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Operator stated she has one on order. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Patio Cartracho last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Patio Cartracho on file is from Dec 30, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Patio Cartracho?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Patio Cartracho.
How does El Patio Cartracho compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
El Patio Cartracho most recently scored 33 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has El Patio Cartracho's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at El Patio Cartracho have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at El Patio Cartracho 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 El Patio Cartracho inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Patio Cartracho is inspected around two times per year on average.
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