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.

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F

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
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
Date Result Expand
Apr 21, 2026
Callback
Call Back - Complied

No violation details recorded for this inspection.

Class: Food Visit ID: 13676206 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Apr 17, 2026
Callback
Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

Violations Found

H · V27
Correct procedures
Required procedures for specialized processes not followed
Class: Food Visit ID: 13675828 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Apr 17, 2026
Callback
Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

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
Apr 16, 2026
Callback
Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

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
Apr 15, 2026
Emergency order recommended

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
Aug 5, 2025
Callback
Call Back - Complied

No violation details recorded for this inspection.

Class: Food Visit ID: 13481363 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Aug 4, 2025
Administrative complaint recommended

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
Closure Date Reason Reopen Date Status
Apr 15, 2026 Roach activity Apr 17, 2026 Reopened