Perros Maracay
Last inspected: Apr 24, 2026
100
Score
Perros Maracay has been inspected four times since 2024. The most recent report on file is from Apr 24, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around zero violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Perros Maracay's latest score of 100 sits above the Jacksonville average of 74. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 24, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 12, 2025
Complaint Full
8 critical violations. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1 pan corn (77F - Cold Holding); 1 pan cut cole slaw cabbage (76F - Cold Holding), stored in pan in bulk container on hot dog cart and not prepared in commissary kitchen. Stop sale issued. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of soap and bottle of sanitizer stored next to to go portion cups and to go cutlery **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Operator is using non grade food hose from next door property with no attached back flow preventer to dispense fresh water and do ware washing. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot dogs (119-126F - Hot Holding), stored in steam table, place there at 5pm after reheating as per employee. Employee reheating **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Mobile Food Dispensing Vehicle conducted food preparation, food storage or other food activity in a private home. Operator has several TCS and non-TCS foods being stored on hot dog cart that are not allowed. Employee stated items are prepared at commissary kitchen but as per manager on site at commissary during inspection, no TCS and non-TCS foods are being stored in the commissary establishment or being prepared. Stop sale issued for following items below: 1 pan prep commercial kernel corn (prep on hot dog cart) 1 pan cut raw onions (cut on hot dog cart) 1 pan cut cole slaw cabbage (prep on hot dog cart) 2 blocks of yellow cheddar cheese 3 bags of cut cole slaw cabbage 15 bottles of homemade non-TCS dressings **Warning**
01A-04-4
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Wet cloth stored on top of hot dog buns **Warning**
14-86-1
High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Operator is using non grade food hose from next door property with no attached back flow preventer to dispense fresh water and do ware washing. **Warning**
29-04-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Operator has several TCS and non-TCS foods being stored on hot dog cart that are not allowed. Employee stated items are prepared at commissary kitchen but as per manager on site at commissary during inspection, no TCS and non-TCS foods are being stored in the commissary establishment or being prepared. Stop sale issued for following items below: 1 pan prep commercial kernel corn (prep on hot dog cart) 1 pan cut raw onions (cut on hot dog cart) 1 pan cut cole slaw cabbage (prep on hot dog cart) 2 blocks of yellow cheddar cheese 3 bags of cut cole slaw cabbage 15 bottles of homemade non-TCS dressings **Warning**
01B-04-5
Intermediate - Food, other than frankfurters, prepared on a hot dog cart. Operator has several TCS and non-TCS foods being stored on hot dog cart that are not allowed. Employee stated items are prepared at commissary kitchen but as per manager on site at commissary during inspection, no TCS and non-TCS foods are being stored in the commissary establishment or being prepared. Stop sale issued for following items below: 1 pan prep commercial kernel corn (prep on hot dog cart) 1 pan cut raw onions (cut on hot dog cart) 1 pan cut cole slaw cabbage (prep on hot dog cart) 2 blocks of yellow cheddar cheese 3 bags of cut cole slaw cabbage 15 bottles of homemade non-TCS dressings **Admin Complaint**
08B-65-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink. Employee provided **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink. Employee provided **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle not reporting to commissary as required. As per Manager at commissary, this hot dog cart is not reporting to commissary each day they are in operation. Manager of commissary states that hot dog cart which is located in same parking lot of commissary is using water hose in parking lot for ware washing. As per manager at commissary, no foods both TCS and non-TCS or any single service items are being stored or prepared in commissary. Commissary is open 7 days a week from 12noon to 1am. As per commissary manager, the hot dog operator is open and serving food to the public 7 days a week between 5pm to 12am. Operator of hot dog cart is never reporting to commissary as per manager. **Warning**
51-23-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Both cold and hot water turn off. Employee turn hot water on. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Food being prepared outside. As per employee, cut raw onions and cut coleslaw cabbage were prepared on hot dog cart and not in commissary kitchen. Stop sale issued **Admin Complaint**
08B-32-4
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Dec 27, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 26, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
6 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Operator using non-food grade hose to dispense water from water spigot with no back flow preventer installed near sink in parking lot area located on other property of old car dealership **Warning**
29-34-4
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee using phone and then preparing food with washing hands due to no potable running water **Warning**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching soiled tables in outside dining under tent and then preparing food with washing hands due to no potable running water **Warning**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Establishment is unlicensed and does not meet minimum requirements to qualify for a food service license with the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants and has no potable running water and does not meet minimum requirements for a food service license **Warning**
50-19-1
High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. Operator has no potable running water and using hand sanitizer to wash hands when preparing food **Warning**
27-12-4
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. **Warning**
50-08-7
Intermediate - Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Hot dog cart has outside storage bin container under tent with stored single service items and can drinks for customers near food truck **Warning**
51-22-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel at hand wash sink **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic water bottle stored in sink **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign **Warning**
31B-04-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Perros Maracay last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Perros Maracay on file is from Apr 24, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Perros Maracay?
Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Perros Maracay.
How does Perros Maracay compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Perros Maracay most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Perros Maracay's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Perros Maracay have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Perros Maracay means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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