La Bodega Original
Last inspected: Mar 6, 2026
86
Score
La Bodega Original appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 6, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
The city-wide average for Jacksonville sits at 74, putting La Bodega Original on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with chemical inside stored in chemical cabinet in rear of kitchen.
41-17-4
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 reach in cooler on cook line.
14-09-4
86
Sep 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed measuring cup stored in hand wash sink on cook line. Person in charge removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked animal au jus prepared on site held more than 24 hours with no date marking. Person in charge added date marker. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
82
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink on front line. Person in charge provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. Observed no proof of state approved food handler training for establishment. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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 prep table by microwave on kitchen. Person in charge removed cell phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled interior of microwave on cook line.
22-08-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to clean containers stored above three compartment sink. Person in charge removed label and placed container in dish. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed rubber spatula with rubber end in disrepair stored above three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
14-12-4
67
Jan 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket with quatanery ammonium solution testing at 500+. Person in charge discarded solution and replaced with quatanery ammonium solution testing at 200ppm. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 500+ppm); Sanitizer Bucket retest (Quaternary 200ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with yellow liquid person in charge stated was cleaner. Spray bottle was stored in cabinet at rear of kitchen. Tape attached to bottle person in charge stated was original label that faded. Person in charge labeled spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed open lid on dumpster behind establishment person in charge stated belonged to them. Person in charge closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed multiple spatulas with frayed endings stored on wall behind three compartment sink.
14-12-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled door handle and frame on reach in cooler across from cook station. Person in charge cleaned handle and frame. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
67
Apr 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In stand up white reach in freezer in kitchen, package of opened raw Italian sausage stored on top of opened ready to eat calamari. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
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. No written plan available. Inspector emailed Form 5030-104 (Clean Up Instructions for Vomitting/Diarrhea). **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing chemical cleaner stored by front hand washing sink. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Catch tray around hot water heater in rear of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape on swinging door between front counter and kitchen. Tape removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-71-4
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor behind refrigeration equipment in kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of white stand up reach in freezer in kitchen. Operator states freezer will be cleaned tomorrow. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-16-4
58
Aug 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
90
Feb 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Milk in front counter reach-in cooler opened 8 days prior.
01B-24-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Milk in front counter reach-in cooler opened 8 days prior.
02C-01-5
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. Emailed operator DBPR form 5030-104
11-27-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At outside bar area, spray bottle identified as spic-n-span nit labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Multiple reach-in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. One gasket on flip top reach-in cooler soiled.
23-03-4
55
Aug 23, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In stand up reach-in freezer in kitchen, raw pork stored over open bag of tostones. Operator moved pork to bottom. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cup stored in handwash sink at front counter area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator supplied. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two spray bottles not labeled. Operator discarded one and labeled the other. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of powdered sugar container on shelf above prep table, soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On storage shelf in hallway, aluminum pans not inverted. Operator inverted pans. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Open case of plantains on floor in kitchen. Operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest reach-in freezer at front counter area has ice build up in bottom.
14-69-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Bodega Original last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Bodega Original on file is from Mar 6, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Bodega Original?
Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at La Bodega Original.
How does La Bodega Original compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
La Bodega Original most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has La Bodega Original's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at La Bodega Original have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at La Bodega Original 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 La Bodega Original inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Bodega Original is inspected around three times per year on average.
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