Ponto Caipira

1850 Emerson St, Jacksonville, FL 32207
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Apr 10, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Ponto Caipira. Ponto Caipira was last inspected on Apr 10, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around seven violations per visit versus roughly zero violations earlier in the record.

The city-wide average sits at 74, which Ponto Caipira's 67 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 10, 2026
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand Wash Sink totally blocked by multiple equipment , utensils . Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee cell phone. Moved by manager **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food prep/service employee wearing bracelets and hand jewelry while engaged in food preparation and service.
13-07-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. License number not displayed.
50-04-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand Wash Sink blocked with standing water. Small sink stopper was not removed. Removed by manger. **Corrected On-Site**
29-20-5
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Unit has no MFDV DECAL
50-03-4
67
Sep 9, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ponto Caipira last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ponto Caipira on file is from Apr 10, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Ponto Caipira compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

Ponto Caipira most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has Ponto Caipira's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Ponto Caipira have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Ponto Caipira means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.