LA NOPALERA MEXICAN RESTAURANT
9734 CROSSHILL BOULEVARD
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/31/2025
High Priority
8
Intermediate
5
Basic
15
Total
28
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On cook line in reach in cooler, bowl used as scooper in raw shrimp. Manager removed bowl from product. Corrected On-Site
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. On cook line, ceiling tiles have build up of grease/dust.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. In middle room of kitchen, employee cellphone on cleaned prep table. Manager removed cell phone. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Multiple gaskets on cook line torn/ripped. Repeat Violation
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple tiles missing under fryers on cook line. Also, tiles in disrepair in walk-in cooler in front of freezer door. Also, multiple other tiles missing through out kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment on cook line/server line build up of food debris. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk-in freezer, one case of fish and one case of meat both stored on floor. Manager is going to have employee move to shelf when they get in because she could not lift the cases. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Around both dumpsters out back of establishment.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk-in freezer, ice build up on floor and doorway/door to walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwash sign provided in men's restroom.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. On server line, around nozzles of soda machine have build up of mold-like substance. Also, interior of reach in cooler in bar area near Jáegermeister machine soiled with brown liquid. Repeat Violation
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. On both dumpsters out back of establishment, all lids open.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On cook line, above pass through window, metal to go bowls not inverted. Manager flipped all stacks of pans over the right way. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. On server line, tea filled urns not covered. Repeat Violation
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At front counter by register, two wet wiping clothes stored on counter. Manager removed them. Also, in kitchen on metal prep table one wet wiping cloth stored on table in between using. Manager removed it. Corrected On-Site
- 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. One live flying insect at bar area. One dead flying insect in reach in cooler on cook line on shell of raw shelled egg. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. In middle room of kitchen, on top shelf of rack over clean pans, a package of raid roach bombs. Manager removed from rack and placed in office. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler on cook line, a plate of raw steak stored on shelf above open container of heavy cream. Manager removed heavy cream from reach in cooler and placed in walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In reach in cooler on cook line, a plate with one raw steak stored on shelf above not covered pan of raw fish. Manager switched the products. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk-in freezer, ziploc bags of raw beef stored on shelf over raw whole fish in pans covered with plastic wrap.
- 01B-03-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. On cook line in reach in cooler, dead flying insect on shell of raw shelled egg. Manager discarded.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line in reach in cooler at end of line by fryers, cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding). Manager stated product was put in cooler approximately 1 hour prior at open but was filled over the fill line on the pans.
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On server line when entering kitchen, bottle of degreaser stored on bottom shelf with deli paper and individual salt packets. Manager removed degreaser from shelf and moved. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink in dish area blocked by large round trash can. Manager moved trash can to clear path to handwash sink. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink on server line, had bowl in it. Manager removed. Also, handwash sink in dish area, had pile of steel scrubby in it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels available at handwash sink in dish area.
- 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. Manager was only able to provide two training certificates that are both expired at beginning of March. Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In middle room of kitchen, on bottom shelf of rack two spray bottles of blue chemicals not labeled.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/31/2025 revealed 28 total violations (8 high priority, 5 intermediate, 15 basic).
Inspection on 7/29/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
12
Total
19
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on make line has deep grooves.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. On prep table in kitchen, employee sunglasses and employee purse. Both were removed. Corrected On-Site
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door of walk in freezer is breaking apart, with insulation starting to show. Repeat Violation
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple floor tiles missing/disrepair under and around fryers. Repeat Violation
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor, walls and or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under and behind fryers grease build up. Ceiling vents throughout kitchen soiled with dust. Ceiling tiles above fryers and flat top have grease build up.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on ground next to fryer in kitchen. Three cases of chicken on ground in walk in freezer.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. At walk in freezer, Ice buildup up on ground and around door.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Scoop handle in direct contact with ice.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in cooler under flip top on make line is soiled with food debris. Gasket of walk in cooler is soiled with food debris.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Two tea urns at server station uncovered. Repeat Violation
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef being thawed in sink with standing water. Employee turned on running water. Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Stored flour container on storage rack by back door not labeled.
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect in kitchen.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, raw chicken stored over cooked chicken. Employee moved to correct storage levels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At food pass through window in kitchen, windex cleaner on ledge of window. Employee removed windex. At chemical storage rack by ice machine and manager office, hand soap stored over paper towels. Employee move to correct storage levels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on make line has mold-like substance. Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash station at bar has two dirty utensils in sink.
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Upon arrival, no CFM manager on site. Manager arrived half way through inspection.
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired 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 training expired.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/29/2024 revealed 19 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 12 basic).
Inspection on 2/12/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
3
Basic
9
Total
18
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup and water bottles on shelf above cook line in kitchen. Items moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site
- 12B-12-5:Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Two red plastic cups on shelf in back prep area stored with clean equipment. Cups moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf dry storage area.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in freezer door is cracked and has ice build up around it.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles by walk in freezer door. Tiles by prep sink in back prep area.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under racks in kitchen. Floor in walk in freezer. Ceiling vents in back dry storage area.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's restroom in dining area. Inspector emailed sign. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. In small storage room by ice machine in kitchen, case of to go cups stored on floor. Cups moved and stored correctly. At bar top in dining area, unwrapped black plastic straws within guest reach. Straws moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. On top shelf on cook line in kitchen, trays of tortilla bowls not covered. Employee covered bowls. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook handled soiled pans with gloved hands near prep sink in kitchen and immediately returned to cook line and handled pan of cooked shrimp without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In flip top cooler on cook line across from grill, pans of raw beef and raw chicken stored over ready to eat tortillas, peppers and mushrooms. Items moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line near grill, white bucket of cut tomatoes 60F. Tomatoes removed from temperature control approximately 30 minutes prior. Tomatoes moved to walk in cooler to cool. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Near flat top grill on cook line, pan of cooked chorizo on shelf 108F. Chorizo cooked approximately 20 minutes prior. Chorizo placed back on grill and reheated to 182F. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing orange chemical cleaner stored on shelf under prep table in back kitchen next to clean pans. Items moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine in kitchen.
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Menu item ceviche is not identified as a raw product (to go menus). Manager had hostess mark and identify ceviche during inspection and will not give out menu to anyone without this identification. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing orange chemical cleaner stored on shelf under prep table in back kitchen next to clean pans.
- 45-02-4:Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher by bar.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/12/2024 revealed 18 total violations (5 high priority, 3 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 9/12/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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. Approximately 10 live flying insects around drain at bar under triple sink. 2 live flying insects around large ice machine in kitchen. 2 live flying insects in prep area in kitchen. 2 live flying insects around hand wash station in server area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-11: 2 live flying insects around large ice machine in kitchen area. 2 live flying insects in small storage area in back of kitchen near office. 2 live flying insects around drain under sinks at bar area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: Approximately 4 live flying insects around drain under hand wash station at bar area. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/12/2023 revealed 1 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 9/11/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 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. Approximately 10 live flying insects around drain at bar under triple sink. 2 live flying insects around large ice machine in kitchen. 2 live flying insects in prep area in kitchen. 2 live flying insects around hand wash station in server area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-11: 2 live flying insects around large ice machine in kitchen area. 2 live flying insects in small storage area in back of kitchen near office. 2 live flying insects around drain under sinks at bar area. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/11/2023 revealed 1 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 9/6/2023
High Priority
8
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
14
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Last year's license displayed in entryway next to kitchen.
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead insects on premises. Approximately 140 dead flying insects on sticky fly tape hanging in server area between cook line and dining area. Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee on cook line, employee corrected during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Line of soda gun at bar area near entrance to bar. Repeat Violation
- 12A-12-4:High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food or clean equipment without washing hands. Employee handled raw chicken itch gloved hands then continued to work with clean utensils and containers without changing gloves and washing hands in between tasks.
- 28-14-5:High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Employee scrapping off dirty pans on floor and hosing them off on floor next to walk in cooler before running through dish machine.
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 10 live flying insects around drain at bar under triple sink. 2 live flying insects around large ice machine in kitchen. 2 live flying insects in prep area in kitchen. 2 live flying insects around hand wash station in server area. Warning
- 01D-01-5:High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Manager is not able to find any proof of parasite destruction for the tilapia that they use in their raw ceviche. Warning
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in flip top reach in cooler and in walk in cooler, employee rearranged all items. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Soiled line of soda gun at entrance to bar area laying in drink ice in ice bin.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. french fries (53F - Cold Holding); chopped chicken finger strips (53F - Cold Holding) in bottom section of reach in cooler on cook line near fryers, per manager both items placed in cooler approximately 2 hours prior, both items moved to walk in freezer. Raw beef (45F - Cold Holding); raw fish (46F - Cold Holding); raw beef (46F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F,47F - Cold Holding) in flip top reach in cooler at end of cook line near dish area, per manager lids and doors have been consistently opened for the past 2 hours. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese quesadillas (98F - Hot Holding) sitting out on counter on cook line, per manager quesadillas made approximately 3 hours ago and left to sit out, manager will place item on time as a public health control. cooked chorizo (90F - Hot Holding); cooked ground beef (100F - Hot Holding) sitting out in pans next to grill on cook line, per manager both items where made no more then 2 hours prior, both items placed back on grill to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Per manager ceviche contains raw tilapia, consumer advisory is on the menu, but there is nothing identifying ceviche to the consumer advisory on menus. Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At any hand wash station at bar area. At hand wash station next to large ice machine in kitchen.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/6/2023 revealed 14 total violations (8 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).