La Palmerita Cafeteria
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
90
Score
Public records show nine inspections at La Palmerita Cafeteria stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 23, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around one violation to closer to six violations per visit.
“Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Jacksonville restaurant scores 74. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on clear containers. Removed **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use
25-32-4
90
Jan 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ OLAZABAL ANTONIO expired 6/1/2025 **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 30 packs of fish thawed, stated just thawed removed from packaging **Corrective Action Taken**
06-09-1
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Clear containers with cheese inside cracked.
14-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Spoons in white rice and rice and black beans, manager placed handle up **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
78
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook in kitchen multiple times drunk from twist cap water bottle with hand to mouth contact with out washing hands and changing gloves. Made manager aware of
12A-09-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaking missing from threaded hose bib near mop sink in kitchen
29-34-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handsink in kitchen near swinging doors, manager provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Flan stored in glass cooler upfront no date marking, manager states made 2 days ago
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal opened drink on prep table, water bottled moved to store correctly **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phones stored near bread press up front
40-06-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. In dry storage cooler containers of oil on floor
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle on spoon inside black beans and rice on hot holding warmer, moved from container **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. White wire shelf near stoves soiled with grease residue
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Cooked pork and cooked chicken with labels stating made 9/9 and 9/8. Manager states was made the previous day. Labels changed
16-46-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under handsink in kitchen leaking
29-11-4
43
Feb 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
82
Sep 18, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Knives stored between wall at triple sink. Moved **Corrected On-Site**
24-14-4
95
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
20
Mar 27, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee washed gloved hands without soap. Discussed through translator gloves need to be changed and hands properly washed with soap. Emailed Spanish hand washing hand out.
12A-20-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washed and rinsed plate for customers food without using sanitizer stage. Printed dishwashing procedure in Spanish and discussed with operator via iPad translator. Employee made sanitizer stage and properly sanitized dish ware. **Corrected On-Site**
22-45-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Non food grade Togo bags used in direct contact with beef in reach in freezer. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in main kitchen blocked with personal items and wrapping paper. Employee removed personal items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap,at bar hand wash sink. No soap at bar restroom hand wash sink. Operator supplied soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Unnecessary household bug spray stored on lower shelf behind front counter, discussed with manager.
41-04-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored in between kitchen equipment in an area that one cannot clean the crack between equipment
10-17-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood shelf with microwave oven on top has sections of unsealed wood. Discussed that wood needs to be sealed and painting is an easy method of sealing wood.
14-06-4
43
Sep 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Palmerita Cafeteria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Palmerita Cafeteria on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Palmerita Cafeteria?
Across the inspection record, “old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Palmerita Cafeteria.
How does La Palmerita Cafeteria compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
La Palmerita Cafeteria most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has La Palmerita Cafeteria's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at La Palmerita Cafeteria have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at La Palmerita Cafeteria 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 Palmerita Cafeteria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Palmerita Cafeteria is inspected around three times per year on average.
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