Munchies Latin Kitchen

1712 Ogilvie Park Lane, Jacksonville, FL 32246

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: May 2, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Munchies Latin Kitchen has five inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from May 2, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around four violations each, up from closer to two violations before.

“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Munchies Latin Kitchen's latest score of 61 falls below the Jacksonville average of 74. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 2, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. rice (76F - Cold Holding) sitting out in turned off steam table, per operator rice has been out of less then 30 minutes rice put back in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over containers of rice in bottom section of reach in cooler next to service window.

08A-05-6

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. 2 food handlers that started today do not have proof of reporting. Violation already recommended for administrative action on callback report from the same day. **Repeat Violation**

11-26-1

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 does not have proof of food handler training for themselves, per employee all other food handlers have started working today. Violation already recommended for administrative action from callback report on the same day. **Repeat Violation**

53B-01-5

Jun 10, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. MFDV license expired 6-1-24

50-17-3

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non food grade paper towels stored in direct contact of the cut tomatoes and lettuce in reach-in cooler.

14-86-1

Dec 14, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food with bracelet on wrist. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**

13-07-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic water bottles stored on floor. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Feb 22, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Two vans of gasoline stored inside MFDV. Operator removed both gas cans and placed outside of vehicle. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

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. Operator unable to provide written procedures for clean up events. Distributed Training material during this inspection.

11-27-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at reach-in cooler across from grill soiled/ stained.

22-02-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink near triple sink. Operator replenished paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored on bottom shelf below microwave. Operator labeled cleaner **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Aug 16, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Frozen Raw chicken tenders in reach in freezer over ready to eat frozen French fries. Operator properly stored **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Employee training on copies. Discussed need for original certificates

53B-09-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink Operator supplied paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Munchies Latin Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Munchies Latin Kitchen on file is from May 2, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Munchies Latin Kitchen?

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

How does Munchies Latin Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

Munchies Latin Kitchen most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has Munchies Latin Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Munchies Latin Kitchen have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Munchies Latin Kitchen 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 Munchies Latin Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Munchies Latin Kitchen is inspected around two times per year on average.

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