Las Mexicanitas

5230 University Blvd W, Jacksonville, FL 32216

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026

Score

High Risk

Inspectors have visited Las Mexicanitas five times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Jan 13, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated”, showing up two times.

By comparison, the average Jacksonville facility scores 74, putting Las Mexicanitas on the weaker side. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 13, 2026

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked steak quesadillas (88F - Hot Holding); scrambled eggs (82F - Hot Holding), both stored on cook line sitting out in pan after cooking approximately 1 hr ago. Discussed placing items on TIME. Employee reheating **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Operator missing back flow preventer on both side of attached splitter with water hoses on front on trailer

29-34-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk (53F - Cold Holding), open milk container stored sitting out after uses for approximately 30 mins. Employee place back in reach in cooler. yellow rice (51F - Cold Holding), stored in glass reach in cooler bit was previously left out to make order for approximately few mins. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw prep beef stored over cooked beef in bottom reach in cooler. Employee properly stored **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employees personal food in reach in cooler not separate

08B-49-4

Jul 31, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 9, 2025

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. White powdered substance on prep table not labeled. Employee label it flour **Corrected On-Site**

02D-02-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken and beans not date marked in reach in cooler. Employee stated prep 2 days ago

02C-02-5

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. Operator has 2 total food handler employees and no proof of training Operator already on open warning from violation below - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-09: Employees have upcoming test schedule this week and will have training certificates available next week. 7 day extension given **Time Extended**

53B-01-5

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. Operator already on open warning for violation below: Operator has 2 total food handler employees and no proof of form. Provided form - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-09: Still the same **Time Extended**

11-26-1

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of to go containers and plastic to go bags stored on floor **Repeat Violation**

25-05-4

May 8, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork and raw shell eggs stored over condiments and tortilla in glass reach in cooler. Employee properly stored **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08A-05-6

53B-01-5

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. Operator has 2 total food handler employees and no proof of form. Provided form **Warning**

11-26-1

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of to go containers stored on floor. Employee properly stored **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Jug fry oil stored on floor. Employee properly stored **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Dec 12, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator has no probe thermometer

05-08-4

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 to sanitize

16-37-1

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Las Mexicanitas last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Las Mexicanitas on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Las Mexicanitas?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Las Mexicanitas.

How does Las Mexicanitas compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

Las Mexicanitas most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has Las Mexicanitas' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Las Mexicanitas have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Las Mexicanitas 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.

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