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COSTENITO PESCADOR

COSTENITO PESCADOR maintains a 2.4/5 food safety rating based on 6 health department inspections in JACKSONVILLE. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

4815 SWEETGRASS PL UNIT 105 & 107

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13527585

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 9/23/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13525033

  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 1 pan cooked beef and 1 pan cooked pork (56-59F - Cooling), both items stored inside reach in cooler from overnight covered with lid as per employee and manager with no additional preparation today. Operator stated that the generator is turned off when they leave at night around 9 to 10pm and there is no running power due to this time period to the food trailer with stored TCS foods that have been prepared that same day. Power is then turned on with generator the next day. Stop sale issued. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23: 1 pan green salsa (44-45 cooling), stored in glass reach in cooler from over night with no additional preparation done today. Operator had no power to unit from overnight and just turned on this morning. Stop sale issued. Admin Complaint
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 11 live flying insects inside food trailer not landing on food but on clean equipments, dry storage and countertop due to service window left open and back door and pop up window at ware washing area that as per plans should remain close at all times Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23: Observed 3 live flying insects in food trailer not landing on food Admin Complaint
  • 29-04-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Operator has non-food grade water hose to dispense fresh water Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23: Still the same **Time Extended**
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 1 prep bucket of Raw pork (51F - Cold Holding); 1 prep bucket of raw beef (63F - Cold Holding), both stored inside igloo chest I. Food trailer from overnight with no additional preparation today. Operator had ice bag that melted. Stop sale issued 1 pan cooked beef and 1 pan cooked pork (56-59F - Cooling), both items stored inside reach in cooler from overnight covered with lid as per employee and manager with no additional preparation today. Operator stated that the generator is turned off when they leave at night around 9 to 10pm and there is no running power due to this time period to the food trailer with stored TCS foods that have been prepared that same day. Power is then turned on with generator the next day. Stop sale issued. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23: 1 open gallon of milk (47-48 cold holding), stored in glass reach in cooler from over night with no additional preparation done today. Operator had no power to unit from overnight and just turned on this morning. Stop sale issued. Admin Complaint
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1 prep bucket of Raw pork (51F - Cold Holding); 1 prep bucket of raw beef (63F - Cold Holding), both stored inside igloo chest I. Food trailer from overnight with no additional preparation today. Operator had ice bag that melted. Stop sale issued Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23: 1 open gallon of milk (47-48 cold holding), stored in glass reach in cooler from over night with no additional preparation done today. Operator had no power to unit from overnight and just turned on this morning. Stop sale issued. Admin Complaint
  • 53B-01-5: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. Operator has 3 total food handler employees but only 1 hired over 60 days with no proof of training Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23: Still the same **Time Extended**
  • 11-26-1: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. Operator has 3 employees with no proof of form Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23: Still the same **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/19/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10884214

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at make table reach in cooler with excessive cut marks
  • 12B-01-4:Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Employee eating while preparing food
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler with torn gasket
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. In use Knife's stored in between prep table and make table
  • 35B-14-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Observed approximately 11 live flying insects inside food trailer not landing on food but on clean equipments, dry storage and countertop due to service window left open and back door and pop up window at ware washing area that as per plans should remain close at all times
  • 35B-05-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed approximately 11 live flying insects inside food trailer not landing on food but on clean equipments, dry storage and countertop due to service window left open and back door and pop up window at ware washing area that as per plans should remain close at all times
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 1 pan cooked beef and 1 pan cooked pork (56-59F - Cooling), both items stored inside reach in cooler from overnight covered with lid as per employee and manager with no additional preparation today. Operator stated that the generator is turned off when they leave at night around 9 to 10pm and there is no running power due to this time period to the food trailer with stored TCS foods that have been prepared that same day. Power is then turned on with generator the next day. Stop sale issued. Warning
  • 12A-18-4:High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed employee drying hands with clothing Warning
  • 12A-17-4:High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee washing hands with water temperature at 81F at hand wash sink for 5 seconds. Hot water only reaching 81F when running. Warning
  • 12A-05-4:High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee eating during food preparation with hands and then preparing food without washing hands Warning
  • 12A-19-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed employee washing hands with water temperature at 81F at hand wash sink for 5 seconds. Hot water only reaching 81F when running. Warning
  • 12A-20-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee washing hands with no soap Warning
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 11 live flying insects inside food trailer not landing on food but on clean equipments, dry storage and countertop due to service window left open and back door and pop up window at ware washing area that as per plans should remain close at all times Warning
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Produce stored in direct contact in non-food grade bag in reach in cooler Warning
  • 29-04-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Operator has non-food grade water hose to dispense fresh water Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 1 prep bucket of Raw pork (51F - Cold Holding); 1 prep bucket of raw beef (63F - Cold Holding), both stored inside igloo chest I. Food trailer from overnight with no additional preparation today. Operator had ice bag that melted. Stop sale issued 1 pan cooked beef and 1 pan cooked pork (56-59F - Cooling), both items stored inside reach in cooler from overnight covered with lid as per employee and manager with no additional preparation today. Operator stated that the generator is turned off when they leave at night around 9 to 10pm and there is no running power due to this time period to the food trailer with stored TCS foods that have been prepared that same day. Power is then turned on with generator the next day. Stop sale issued. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1 prep bucket of Raw pork (51F - Cold Holding); 1 prep bucket of raw beef (63F - Cold Holding), both stored inside igloo chest I. Food trailer from overnight with no additional preparation today. Operator had ice bag that melted. Stop sale issued Warning
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. 1 pan cooked beef and 1 pan cooked pork (56-59F - Cooling), both items stored inside reach in cooler from overnight covered with lid as per employee and manager with no additional preparation today. Operator stated that the generator is turned off when they leave at night around 9 to 10pm and there is no running power due to this time period to the food trailer with stored TCS foods that have been prepared that same day. Power is then turned on with generator the next day. Stop sale issued. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at make table reach in cooler stained
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Clean utensils stored in hand wash sink. Employee removed Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-01-5: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. Operator has 3 total food handler employees but only 1 hired over 60 days with no proof of training Warning
  • 11-26-1: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. Operator has 3 employees with no proof of form Warning
  • 51-23-4:Intermediate - Self-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle not reporting to commissary as required. Operator has white commercial truck parked near food truck with stored clean equipment and storage. Operator also has grey waste water container stored outside food trailer that get filled and then taken to commissary to dispose
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water temperature at hand wash sink at 81F when continuous running Warning
  • 48-04-4:Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Single tank propane stored inside food trailer

Inspection Date: 1/9/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8708276

  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to wash and store strawberries, moved Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips

Inspection Date: 8/18/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8444311

  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 live flying insects inside food truck Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-18: One by cooler Admin Complaint
  • 53A-02-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Person in charge unable to provide any proof of manager certification and no other certified manager employed at this location Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-18: Mgr here states she has one but the person that did it has given it to her Admin Complaint
  • 53B-01-5: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. Operator has 2 food handler employees with no proof of any training Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-18: Same, husband hasn't taken class Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 7/13/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8330339

  • 14-74-7: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. Unit has torn gasket and ambient temperature reading at 71F. Warning
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal bag stored on top shelf next to food
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Unit has torn gasket and ambient temperature reading at 71F. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-41-4:Basic - Food being prepared on a grill outside that has no cover. Operator has tent with fryer and food being prepared and cooked outside to be served to the public. Advised operator that all foods must be prepared inside food truck. Admin Complaint
  • 50-03-4:Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Operator has old decal posted on window
  • 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Repeat Violation
  • 35B-05-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed 3 live flying insects inside food truck and service window left opened when not serving customers Warning
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 live flying insects inside food truck Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach at service window near back door Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cut watermelon (70F - Cooling), stored in flip top reach in cooler, place there at 2pm as per operator after prepping. Unit has torn gasket and ambient temperature reading at 71F. Stop sale issued Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 03D-06-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Cut watermelon (70F - Cooling), stored in flip top reach in cooler, place there at 2pm as per operator after prepping. Unit has torn gasket and ambient temperature reading at 71F. Stop sale issued Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tomato red sauce (117F - Hot Holding), stored in steam table with no water and unit turn off and place there approximately 2 hours ago. Employee reheating **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 11-27-4: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. Provided operator with Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events handout Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-02-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Person in charge unable to provide any proof of manager certification and no other certified manager employed at this location Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • 53B-01-5: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. Operator has 2 food handler employees with no proof of any training Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 11-26-1: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. Discussed and provided the Employee Health Reporting Agreement form during the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**