LA NOPALERA MEXICAN RESTAURANT
dba JAVIER VALENCIA
About this restaurant
LA NOPALERA MEXICAN RESTAURANT is a seating restaurant with 168 seats located at 8206 Philips Highway in Jacksonville. The restaurant serves Mexican cuisine and is situated in a shopping plaza at the corner of Philips Highway and Baymeadows Road. According to available information, the business was founded in 1991 and operates Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., and Saturday hours beginning at 11 a.m.
AI-generated overview from public web sources and license data. May be incomplete or outdated.
Food Safety Grade
Poor
Based on DBPR food inspection reports from the last 36 months. Complaint inspections are excluded. This is not an official DBPR grade.
Location
- Address
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8206 PHILIPS HWY STE 29
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32256 - Phone
- 9047329433
- DBPR District
- District 5 — Jacksonville (licenses expire June)
- County (Region Code)
- Glades (code 22)
- Seating
- 168 seats
License
- License Number
- SEA2613945
- Establishment Type
- Seating Restaurant
- Base Risk Level
- License Expiry
- Jun 1, 2026
- Last Inspection
- Apr 15, 2026
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Apr 21, 2026
Callback
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Call Back - Complied | ||||||
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No violation details recorded for this inspection.
Class: Food
Visit ID: 13676206
PDA Verified
Type: Routine - Food
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Apr 17, 2026
Callback
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Emergency Order Callback Time Extension | ||||||
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Violations Found
H · V27
Correct procedures
Required procedures for specialized processes not followed
Class: Food
Visit ID: 13675828
PDA Verified
Type: Routine - Food
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Apr 17, 2026
Callback
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Emergency Order Callback Not Complied | ||||||
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Violations Found
H · V27
Correct procedures
Required procedures for specialized processes not followed
I · V35
Single-use items
Single-use items improperly reused
Class: Food
Visit ID: 13675263
PDA Verified
Type: Routine - Food
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Apr 16, 2026
Callback
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Emergency Order Callback Not Complied | ||||||
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Violations Found
H · V03
Employee health reporting
Employee not reporting symptoms of illness
H · V27
Correct procedures
Required procedures for specialized processes not followed
I · V35
Single-use items
Single-use items improperly reused
Class: Food
Visit ID: 13674483
PDA Verified
Type: Routine - Food
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Apr 15, 2026
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Emergency order recommended | ||||||
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Violations Found
H · V03
Employee health reporting
Employee not reporting symptoms of illness
H · V05
Handwashing procedures
Inadequate handwashing by food employees
H · V08
Proper hand/arm washing
Improper hand and arm washing technique
H · V14
×2
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
H · V22
Consumer advisory
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
H · V24
Toxic substance control
Toxic substances improperly identified/stored/used
H · V27
Correct procedures
Required procedures for specialized processes not followed
H · V28
Water supply
No approved potable water supply
I · V29
Proper sewage disposal
Improper sewage or waste water disposal
I · V35
Single-use items
Single-use items improperly reused
I · V36
Proper ventilation
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
Class: Food
Visit ID: 13481794
PDA Verified
Type: Routine - Food
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Aug 5, 2025
Callback
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Call Back - Complied | ||||||
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No violation details recorded for this inspection.
Class: Food
Visit ID: 13481363
PDA Verified
Type: Routine - Food
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Aug 4, 2025
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Administrative complaint recommended | ||||||
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Violations Found
H · V01
Management awareness
Person in charge not present or not performing duties
H · V03
Employee health reporting
Employee not reporting symptoms of illness
H · V08
Proper hand/arm washing
Improper hand and arm washing technique
H · V10
Approved food source
Food from unapproved or unknown source
H · V22
Consumer advisory
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
H · V24
Toxic substance control
Toxic substances improperly identified/stored/used
H · V25
Allergen awareness
No allergen awareness demonstrated
I · V31
Clean multi-use utensils
Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned
I · V35
Single-use items
Single-use items improperly reused
I · V36
Proper ventilation
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
I · V41
Toilet facilities
Inadequate or improperly maintained toilet facilities
Class: Food
Visit ID: 10924305
PDA Verified
Type: Routine - Food
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| Closure Date | Reason | Reopen Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2026 | Roach activity | Apr 17, 2026 | Reopened |