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TIPICOS

5912 UNIVERSITY BLVD W, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32216

License #2652700

Latest inspection
September 14, 2026 ยท 24 findings ยท 3 critical
Routine - Food
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Inspections on file
23
Clean inspections
3
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0
Latest clean pass
April 30, 2025

The latest inspection on September 14, 2026 shows 24 observation rows: 3 critical, 9 major, and 12 minor.

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  • Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
  • [05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In cooler with cheese in it and on 1 door cooler with lettuce
  • [11-26-1] 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. For 2 employees here for 2 years
  • [14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn in little prep cooler
  • [14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in reach in cooler with cheese,
  • [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets with black build up
  • [41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Degreaser on shelf above spices, employee removed it
  • [51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed one
  • [08B-42-4] Food stored outside. Cooler with nanches fruit in them, explained to employees and she placed them inside
  • [22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Black build up on shelf in upright cooler
  • [31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Emailed one
  • [35B-14-4] Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Window and door and middle door opened, no screens
  • [50-04-4] 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. Has wrong numbers outside, dont match decal
  • [51-22-5] Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Has 2 storage units in back area of property, operator will get rid on one this because hell use El Botanero as commissary for storage and cooking in the mean time he opens his restaurant behind food truck
  • [02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Brown powder and white pounder in bulk containers, employee stated they are sugar and seasoning, in cooking truck and storage truck at back
  • [50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 6/1/26. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license. Operator paid it during inspection
  • [14-42-4] Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Gap in between filters
  • [16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine sanitizer
  • [11-27-4] 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 one
  • [41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two under table, employee stated they area cleaners
  • [05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator couldnt find probe thermometer
  • [35A-02-8] Live, small flying insects found. One fly by drinks
  • [53B-13-5] Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two employees here for two years dont have it yet
  • [27-16-4] Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. When handled is turned on there is a squirt of water and thats it, no more water coming out, owner fixed it
  • [51-14-7] No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Has 2 storage units in back area of property, operator will get rid on one this because hell use El Botanero as commissary for storage and cooking in the mean time he opens his restaurant behind food truck
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