Lupita's Mexican Food
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
82
Score
Inspectors have visited Lupita's Mexican Food nine times, with records going back to 2022. Lupita's Mexican Food was last inspected on Feb 11, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “no conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Jacksonville restaurant scores 74. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Opened milk in walk in cooler opened previous morning
02C-03-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on two door flip top cooler
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliver spoon stored in water 76f next to salsa, water discarded **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
82
Oct 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with yellow substance inside. Manger labeled bleach **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In sliver cooler, manger provided thermometer **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
86
Mar 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
82
Oct 21, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw sheep eggs store on top shelf if reach in stand yo silver cooler, over pico
08A-05-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6-1-24 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Basic - Stored food not covered. Large container of rice not covered in back area
08B-12-5
61
May 1, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken 50f raw beef 47f fish 47f Cut tomatoes 47f cut lettuce 50f sour cream 47f . All items placed on ice.
03A-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. Email to operator
11-27-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Stored on oven door, moved **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
05-09-4
70
Feb 12, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat pico degallo in white reach in refrigerator across from cook station.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Shredded shredded cheese, (52F - 49F, Cooling 1 hour) (); cut tomatoes (55F-53F - Cooling 1 Hour) - located in flip top cooler behind service counter is not properly cooling. Operator placed ice beneath food items and advised he would have equipment serviced. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-06-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pico degallo (50F - Cold Holding), located in white reach in refrigerator across from cook station. Operator indicated food item was out temperature in excess of 4 hours and threw food item away. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. pico degallo (50F - Cold Holding), located in white reach in refrigerator across from cook station. Operator indicated food item was out temperature in excess of 4 hours and threw food item away. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed surface rust on panel directly behind beverage dispenser nozzles located left of hand wash sink.
22-31-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors around hot water heater located left of hand wash sink near cook station is heavily soiled with debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches behind hot water heater located left of hand wash sink next to cook station.
35A-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Exposed wire hanging from ceiling over hand wash sink to right of service counter.
36-32-5
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed several mechanical tools and miscellaneous items unrelated to food preparation in various areas in and around kitchen; triple sink and storage racks.
33-31-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp being thawed on prep table near triple sink. Operator moved food items back into walk in cooler to properly thaw. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed rust buildup beneath steam table located behind service counter. Walk in cooler located near triple sink area has soiled gaskets.
23-03-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer inside white reach in refrigerator across from cook station. **Repeat Violation**
05-09-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Drain plug missing from dumpster.
33-11-4
33
Feb 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient thermometer in small flip top cooler not accurate, shows 71F and ambient cooler temp is 40.
05-05-4
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. No written plan for cleanup of bodily functions. Provided written plan for operator to file. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored over roll cart handle in a manner that does not properly protect the food contact surface. Manager corrected **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient air thermometers in large 6 door cooler.
05-09-4
74
Sep 23, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lupita's Mexican Food last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lupita's Mexican Food on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lupita's Mexican Food?
Across the inspection record, “no conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Lupita's Mexican Food.
How does Lupita's Mexican Food compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Lupita's Mexican Food most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Lupita's Mexican Food's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lupita's Mexican Food have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Lupita's Mexican Food 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 Lupita's Mexican Food inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lupita's Mexican Food is inspected around three times per year on average.
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