Gocha's Empanadas

5960 Richard St, Jacksonville, FL 32216

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Gocha's Empanadas stretching back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 12, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around three violations per visit lately, up from roughly one violation before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up two times.

Gocha's Empanadas' latest score of 100 sits above the Jacksonville average of 74. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 12, 2026

Complaint Partial

No violations found.

100

Feb 12, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Dough stored in direct contact inside non-food grade bag in reach in cooler

14-31-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled

23-03-4

Aug 5, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored over produce in reach in cooler. Raw prep beef stored over cans of soda in reach in cooler. Employee properly stored **Corrected On-Site**

08A-04-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic water bottles stored on floor **Repeat Violation**

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. No license number on exterior

50-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler with soiled gasket

23-03-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled spray bottles with clear liquid on prep table. Employee stated it's water and vinegar mixture

02D-01-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup stored on prep table

12B-07-4

Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Accumulation of dead flying insect in control device sticky tape stored over hand wash sink

35A-06-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse stored above prep table next to food **Repeat Violation**

40-06-5

Feb 28, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 5, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator has no chlorine test strips and using chlorine as sanitizer

16-37-1

Feb 29, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer chlorine over 200ppm. Added more water and now at 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**

41-18-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of plastic water stored on floor under service window. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Oct 31, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White granulated substance in container on prep table next to coffee machine not labeled. Employee stated it sugar

02D-01-5

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on prep table next to clean containers

40-06-5

Feb 27, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator using chlorine to sanitize but has not test strips

16-37-1

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler with no ambient thermometer

05-09-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gocha's Empanadas last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gocha's Empanadas on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Gocha's Empanadas?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Gocha's Empanadas.

How does Gocha's Empanadas compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

Gocha's Empanadas most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has Gocha's Empanadas' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Gocha's Empanadas have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Gocha's Empanadas 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 Gocha's Empanadas inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Gocha's Empanadas is inspected around three times per year on average.

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