GOCHA'S EMPANADAS

Food safety records indicate GOCHA'S EMPANADAS in JACKSONVILLE has 7 inspections with a 3.8/5 overall rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 4 weeks ago · 7 reports on file

5960 Richard Street
Jacksonville, Florida, 32216
Englewood
Duval County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.8/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/12/2026· 4w ago

Visit ID: 13483611

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 basic

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Dough stored in direct contact inside non-food grade bag in reach in cooler

8/5/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10883903

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 7 basic

  • 35A-06-4:Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Accumulation of dead flying insect in control device sticky tape stored over hand wash sink
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup stored on prep table
  • 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 purse stored above prep table next to food Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic water bottles stored on floor Repeat Violation
  • 50-04-4: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 exterior
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler with soiled gasket
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled spray bottles with clear liquid on prep table. Employee stated it's water and vinegar mixture
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored over produce in reach in cooler. Raw prep beef stored over cans of soda in reach in cooler. Employee properly stored Corrected On-Site

2/28/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 8881341

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 int, 2 basic

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone stored on top of sugar container
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Fry oil stored on floor
  • 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 total food handler employees with 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. Two employees hired with no proof of form Warning

2/28/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 10789939

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

9/5/2024· 1y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8712333

Met Inspection Standards

1 int

  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator has no chlorine test strips and using chlorine as sanitizer

2/29/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8540817

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 basic

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of plastic water stored on floor under service window. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-18-4:High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer chlorine over 200ppm. Added more water and now at 200ppm Corrected On-Site

10/31/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8334406

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 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 phone stored on prep table next to clean containers
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White granulated substance in container on prep table next to coffee machine not labeled. Employee stated it sugar