Mocharitas Deli
Last inspected: Dec 8, 2025
86
Score
Across the available record, Mocharitas Deli has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 8, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.
When inspectors have written things up, “no soap provided at handwash sink” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Compared to the broader Jacksonville restaurant scene, where the average is 74, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license. License expired 6.1.25. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-08: License still expired at time of callback. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
86
Oct 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
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Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Aug 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6.1.25. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-06: No change. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No proof of CFM for establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-06: Person in charge needs more time to obtain. **Time Extended**
53A-02-7
78
Jun 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6.1.25.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No proof of CFM for establishment. **Warning**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Person in charge unable to provide probe thermometer during inspection.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap missing from back hand wash sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Pot lid with exposed screw, missing handle in use for soup storage in reach in cooler.
14-11-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water observed in front reach in cooler.
29-49-6
58
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front left side fliptop cheese, eggs, cheese, feta, all 46-54F. Several items are held on lidded containers or on counter, not in unit. Person in charge states have been out of temperature less than 4 hours. Moved to reach in cooler in back kitchen holding temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: In fliptop cheese 45F. Items stored in plastic pan with no lid, main lid open during inspection. Other items at 43F. Ambient temperature of unit 40F. Person in charge moved to other reach in cooler holding temperature. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
86
Nov 13, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
41
Apr 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
78
Nov 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee coughed, sneezed, used a handkerchief or disposable tissue then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee dough into hand, then handle container of food without hand wash.
12A-14-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces sanitized with a quaternary ammonium solution not exposed to the sanitizer solution for at least 30 seconds. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing dishes rinse dishes, then dip in sanitizer for less than 5 seconds, then place to air dry.
22-50-4
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. Deli meats in reach in cooler opened Wednesday per person in charge with no date mark.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Both hand wash sinks in kitchen blocked. Hand wash sink by triple sink blocked by shelf, hand wash sink by oven blocked by items. Person in charge removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing from front hand wash sink. Person in charge provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak observed dripping into catch bucket under triple sink.
29-11-4
52
May 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
52
Dec 6, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked turkey (45F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (45F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler at front service line. Operator stated she had meat out earlier to make sandwiches. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored next to plate and silverware on clean storage shelf. Operator removed spray bottle of cleaner to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler at front line soiled/ stained **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink next to triple sink and hand wash sink in corner of prep area blocked by carts and misc Restaurant supplies.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in corner of prep area. Also, no paper towels at hand wash sink at front service line. Operator replenished paper towels at both hand wash sinks **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink in prep area, at hand wash sink next to triple sink, and hand wash sink at front service line. Operator replenished soap at hand wash sinks **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. Cooked noodles stored in reach in cooler in prep area prepared more than 24 hours ago not date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of Microwave on counter behind front display case soiled
22-08-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles in kitchen, prep and front service line not smooth and easily cleanable.
36-37-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tank near kitchen entry door not adequately secured. Operator secured tank. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
39
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mocharitas Deli last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mocharitas Deli on file is from Dec 8, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mocharitas Deli?
Across the inspection record, “no soap provided at handwash sink” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mocharitas Deli.
How does Mocharitas Deli compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Mocharitas Deli most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Mocharitas Deli's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mocharitas Deli have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mocharitas Deli 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 Mocharitas Deli inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mocharitas Deli is inspected around three times per year on average.
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