Taqueria La Poblanita Mexican Food
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
100
Score
Across the available record, Taqueria La Poblanita Mexican Food has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent report on file is from Mar 23, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around eight violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “no certified food manager for establishment”, showing up three times.
The city-wide average for Jacksonville sits at 74, putting Taqueria La Poblanita Mexican Food on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork stored over salsa and tortillas. Employee properly stored food items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Non food grade handle bag used to store beef in reach in cooler.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Tools stored in hand sink, employee moved items from hand sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No proof of employee training provided at inspection. **Warning**
53A-07-6
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. No proof of employee training provided at inspection. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in freezer is soiled with food debris.
22-16-4
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. No License number on mobile trailer.
50-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No hair restraints on employees preparing food items.
13-03-4
47
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle person in charge stated at degreaser inside. Person in charge labeled spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
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. Observed mobile unit with no license number affixed to truck.
50-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on both reach in cooler inside vehicle.
23-03-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Person in charge unable to provide most recent inspection.
51-18-6
78
Apr 19, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 1, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. None **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: Same **Time Extended**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. None, working since October **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: Same **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Both operators **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: Same **Time Extended**
11-26-1
74
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 7 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 105f rice above warmer, operator placed it in warmer **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chorizo in same tray with cooked chicken, raw beef on shelf above salsa, white cooler
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 50f cut lettuce and tomatoes in glass cooler at 51f, more than 4 hrs, operator discarded it, **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cut lettuce and tomatoes **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken on shelf above raw chorizo, white cooler
08A-20-5
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. Emailed **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink has lots of things on top, operator moved them **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. None **Warning**
53A-07-6
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. None, working since October **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Both operators **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken made on Sunday
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. And in triple sink, 70f water, operator fixed it **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Emailed one
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelf and vent in upright cooler
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers in box on floor
25-05-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw shrimp, placed it in cooler, **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under hand sink and faucet in triple sink
29-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep counter
21-12-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil jugs
08B-38-4
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.
50-04-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Operator placed one **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
14
Aug 10, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 24, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed establishment without choking poster.
51-13-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed refrigerator in truck at 46F. MFDV has a large display cooler to utilize for cold food storage at 42F.
14-74-7
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taqueria La Poblanita Mexican Food last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taqueria La Poblanita Mexican Food on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taqueria La Poblanita Mexican Food?
Across the inspection record, “no certified food manager for establishment” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taqueria La Poblanita Mexican Food.
How does Taqueria La Poblanita Mexican Food compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Taqueria La Poblanita Mexican Food most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Taqueria La Poblanita Mexican Food's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Taqueria La Poblanita Mexican Food have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Taqueria La Poblanita 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 Taqueria La Poblanita Mexican Food inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria La Poblanita Mexican Food is inspected around three times per year on average.
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