La Gran Parada Food Store
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
100
Score
Inspectors have visited La Gran Parada Food Store 11 times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 31, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around nine violations lately and about 11 violations before that.
When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Jacksonville restaurant scores 74. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 30, 2026
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Pork 100f on warmer, placed on warmer at 9:00, it's 11, employee placed it in oven to reheat rapidly **Corrective Action Taken**
03E-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. For cooked yucca and onions, employee write time on **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 48-50f cooked plantains cups, soup, in reach in cooler at 51f, employee brought them from walk in cooler 2 hrs ago, employee placed them back in walk in cooler **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Shelled eggs in reach in cooler at cook line at 51f, reach in cooler at 51f, brought them from walk in cooler 2 hats ago, placed them back in walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. One cracked egg removed by employee, reach in coller by stove **Corrected On-Site**
01B-14-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef on shelf above sauces and raw eggs on shelf above plantains in reach in coolers at cook line, raw shrimp on open bag on shelf above open bag of fries, raw shelled eggs on shelf above cooked meats in walk in cooler, employee rearranged **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee made a phone call then got gloves and cut onion, explained to her and she discarded onion and washed hands **Corrected On-Site**
12A-29-4
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. One employee here for a week, cooks, emailed form **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. For hot foods only, explained to employee
05-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink above customer food, employee rearranged, reach in cooler by stove **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook cooking, no hair restraints
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn in prep reach in cooler and upright freezer, cook like
14-11-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Manager removed them, ice machine at bar **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink at cook line, employee removed other sign covering it **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. A couple of hood filters with grease build up,
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Base on handle in hand sink at bar leaking
29-11-4
20
Sep 11, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
29
Mar 10, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
23
Oct 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 58f raw chicken and cooked chicken in upright cooler, less than 4 hrs, manager placed them on ice and relocated them, door doesn't seal well **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-15: 51f empanadas, cooked chicken, 47f raw beef ribs in upright cooler, brought half hr ago, employee took them back to walk in coller **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Door doesn't seal well in upright cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-15: 54f cooler **Admin Complaint**
14-74-7
82
Oct 8, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef in commercial bag on top of to go container with cooked chicken, box freezer, raw chicken on shelf above cooked chicken in upright cooler, **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 58f raw chicken and cooked chicken in upright cooler, less than 4 hrs, manager placed them on ice and relocated them, door doesn't seal well **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. For some foods, manager wrote times **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-02-5
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 one **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. For a new employee **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powder at bar, sugar, labeled per employee **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table
21-12-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket above lids, bar, employee moved it **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Door doesn't seal well in upright cooler **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On sugar at bar, employee removed it **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe on hand sink by triple sink **Corrected On-Site**
29-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan by prep area **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink by triple sink, employee placed one **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed one
51-13-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice machine, bar employee moved it **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Cold water turning and water doesn't come out, hand sink at bat, manager fixed it **Corrected On-Site**
29-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cracked on door for warm cabinet, door doesn't seal well in upright cooler
14-11-5
27
Mar 7, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shelled eggs on shelf above raw shrimp in reach in cooler, mgr rearranged **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken on shelf above empanadas on tray, raw beef in open bag on shelf above veggies, upright freezer, raw longaniza/sausage in bag in same container with cheese in bag, mgr rearranged **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Mgr leaked hand to try rice season and then stirred rice with spatula, explained to her and she washed hands **Corrected On-Site**
12A-25-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Coloring all wet
16-37-1
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 new employee and a couple that mgr couldn't find certificates
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. Daughters here for more than 2 months
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Undercooked eggs if requested, gave one and posted it **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chlorine by triple sink and at bar, labeled chlorine **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand sink at bar, employee turned it on **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee moved it, bar
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan in kitchen
23-03-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cutting ends of green bananas, explained to her
08B-39-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet at hand sink at bar
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar at bar labeled by employee **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Handling open foods
13-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table, employee, mgr moved it to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On salt, employ moved it **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
23
Sep 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One expired in 2020 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: No time to do this yet, she took the book to start reading **Admin Complaint**
53B-14-5
90
Sep 25, 2023
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 8 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 23 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked eggs then went to scoop yuca, explained to gopher and she washed hands **Corrected On-Site**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Vitamins above prep able and clean dishes, explained to her and she moved them **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef and chicken on shelf above cooked food in upright freezer, explained to her, emailed storage bulletin **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 58f Cooked chicken, cheeses, raw beef, shrimp, in reach in cooler, less than 4 hrs, brought them from other cooler, employee moved them back to other cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef in open bag on shelf above raw shrimp in upright freezer, exposed to her
08A-17-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One by hand sink at bar
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In hand sink at bar, mgr turned it on **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
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. Emailed to her **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked pork left at room temperature and not checking temperature, 82f both temperature, room temperature at 82f, explained proper cooling procedure
03D-15-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. For cooked pork above steam table, had time on, mgr wrote it on time as public health control **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Mgr didn't know cooling temperatures
53A-14-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. When cooling
05-10-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One expired in 2020 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chlorine, by triple sink, mgr labeled it **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Above clean dishes, mgr rearranged **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee food on shelf above customer food in upright freezer, mgr rearranged **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook with watch
13-07-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked scoop for sugar, mgr removed it **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box with plantains
08B-38-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In walk in cooler
38-07-4
Basic - Wood non food-contact surface not properly sealed. Above raw plantains
14-06-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On salt, mgr moved it
14-01-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Door not sealing well in reach in cooler by cook line at 53f **Warning**
14-74-7
12
Feb 27, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 7 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed dish washer employee washing and rinse equipment but not sanitizing after cleaning and stored g away. Reviewed with manager
22-45-4
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server handled soiled plates and then handle to go containers without washing hands. Manager intervened but employee used mop sink next to womens restroom to wash hands.
12A-02-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Case of employees raw shell eggs stored over cooked pork on shelf in walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed server handled soiled plates and then handle to go containers without washing hands. Manager intervened but employee used mop sink next to womens restroom to wash hands.
12A-03-4
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. Provided operator with Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events handout **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink with spoon stored inside. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar hand wash sink. Manager provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At bar hand wash sink. Manager provided **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator has some food handler training certificates expired
53B-14-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Over mop sink area **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee bottled water stored next to clean plates on dry storage rack Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Case of employees raw shell eggs stored over cooked pork on shelf in walk in cooler.
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler with torn gasket **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop in ice bin at bar area. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In kitchen area next to three compartment sink area
42-01-4
23
Oct 27, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained used to cut onions
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No hand soap in kitchen area, employee refilled hand soap during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep table
21-12-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in freezer is soiled with food debris
22-16-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on work top reach in cooler
14-11-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. A few broken ceiling tiles
36-32-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Gran Parada Food Store last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Gran Parada Food Store on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Gran Parada Food Store?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at La Gran Parada Food Store.
How does La Gran Parada Food Store compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
La Gran Parada Food Store most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has La Gran Parada Food Store's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at La Gran Parada Food Store have averaged around nine violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at La Gran Parada Food Store 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 Gran Parada Food Store inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Gran Parada Food Store is inspected around three times per year on average.
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