Mi Veracruz Mexican Restaurant 2
Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025
67
Score
Inspectors have visited Mi Veracruz Mexican Restaurant 2 nine times, with records going back to 2022. On Dec 1, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly seven violations earlier on.
“Time/temperature control for safety food thawed” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Mi Veracruz Mexican Restaurant 2's 67 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 1, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
67
Sep 19, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
25
Mar 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cooked Goat made 3-7-25.
01B-24-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drinks in back prep area next to fryer and back prep table, drinks discarded **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. Personal book bags stored on top of ice machines. Moved **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on cooler in back area torn
14-11-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Container of oil stored on floor in kitchen Container of fish in water on floor in kitchen. Moved **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Ice bucket stored on floor , moved to sink to wash **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish thawing in room temperature water on floor.
06-01-5
64
Oct 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked chicken and tortillas in thank you bags, placed in zip lock bags **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
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. Milk some dated some not multiple open
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Salsa and cabbage dated 10-20 Discarded
02C-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on 2 door stand up cooler in rear of kitchen
14-11-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice machine, moved **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
58
Apr 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Barbacue dated 4-6-24
01B-24-5
Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale.
01C-01-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Flan
02C-02-5
Basic - Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. Metal pan of oysters in reach in freezer, no tags
01C-06-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink stored on back prep area next to cut onion, discarded **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoon next to drink station stored in 73f water, discarded **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Refried beans with two dates on it.
16-46-4
58
Oct 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Food service employees returned from outside and handled food service equipment without washing hands. Manager intervened. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked rice at 110° , beans at 120° in steam well. Placed at about 2hrs before. Reheated to 180°.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing soap at rear Hand wash sink. Replaced by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Packets of frozen fish thawing in rear Hand wash sink. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Mens restroom door inadequately self closing.
32-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Multiple ceiling tiles in disrepair. Kitchen and dining.
36-32-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Outside drain with no cover.
29-18-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Wet mop next to bags of rice. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-36-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Multiple meats and fish thawing in kitchen at room temperature. Moved by manager **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 2 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen.
21-12-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys touching stored knife. Moved by manager for cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
41
Feb 27, 2023
Disaster Response
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Inside of ice machine door has residue accumulation. Employee cleaned door. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches in light fixture in rear storage area with upright silver freezers and refrigeration
35A-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Half 5 gallon box of cooking oil stored on floor in kitchen floor. Employee properly stored **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. (And wash sink near three compartment sink is slow draining
29-20-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen case of chicken wings thawing at room temperature. Discussed and employee moved chicken to refrigerator. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Several equipment handles and doors including microwaves have soiled handles on topside and inside where fingers touch to open door.
23-24-4
64
Aug 8, 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. Interior topside sides of ice machine soiled with buildup accumulation. Cutting boards in preparation area stained. Operator stated they would have areas cleaned **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink at end of cook line near large coolers and preparation area. Operator supplied towels **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean silverware in dry rack stored in a manner that makes it difficult to remove silverware from holder without touching the food contact surface. Operator properly inverted silverware **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Womens room has receptacle with missing lid.
32-12-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Opened Partial 5 gallon container of cooking oil stored on kitchen floor. Opened large netted bag of onions on floor next to preparation table. Operator properly stored both **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area behind nozzles on frozen dispenser machine soiled with black substance. Operator cleaned behind nozzles **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mi Veracruz Mexican Restaurant 2 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mi Veracruz Mexican Restaurant 2 on file is from Dec 1, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mi Veracruz Mexican Restaurant 2?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food thawed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mi Veracruz Mexican Restaurant 2.
How does Mi Veracruz Mexican Restaurant 2 compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Mi Veracruz Mexican Restaurant 2 most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Mi Veracruz Mexican Restaurant 2's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mi Veracruz Mexican Restaurant 2 have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Mi Veracruz Mexican Restaurant 2 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Mi Veracruz Mexican Restaurant 2 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mi Veracruz Mexican Restaurant 2 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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