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RIGO'S GRILL & CANTINA

RIGO'S GRILL & CANTINA in JACKSONVILLE has 6 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 2.4/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

8209 W BEAVER ST STE 200

Overall Food Safety Rating

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

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/2/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13497310

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 8/19/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10879816

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of right ice machine in server line soiled with mold-like substance. Owner cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Interior of dishwasher has build up of lime scale. Repeat Violation
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On server line by ice machine, multiple glasses stacked before properly air drying.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under grill and fryers in kitchen soiled with food debris/grease. Also, multiple ceiling tiles in dining area stained.
  • 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Multiple plastic containers above 3 compartment sink and next to back door have cracks/holes in corners near fill line.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above cook line soiled with grease debris.
  • 03D-01-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. On prep table, mashed potatoes (79F - Cooling @ 2 hours). Owner stated he got busy cooking orders. Owner put mashed potatoes in walk-in cooler to bring temperature down. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In stand up warmer next to walk-in cooler, green beans (130F - Hot Holding); fried chicken (129F - Hot Holding). Owner stated food has been in warmer for approximately 1 hour and returned food to stove to heat up. Rechecked green beans at 176F and fried chicken at 210F before returning food to warmer. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. On server line, nozzles to tea urns soiled with brown residue. Owner cleaned nozzles during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice in handwash sink in server line. Owner removed all ice from sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Only food handler employee employed during time of inspection training expired 2-12-2025. Warning

Inspection Date: 3/6/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8997639

  • 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Interior of dishwasher has build up of lime scale.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer on cook line has build up of ice. Also, reach in freezer in middle room has build up of ice.
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 2 live flying insects in kitchen by prep table. Manager killed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container and/or equipment. Cart next to fryer on cook line lined with paper towels to absorb grease from used equipment. Manager removed paper towels from cart. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. In prep area, Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm). Manager remade sanitizer bucket and retested at 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 10/7/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8785403

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of flip top reach in cooler soiled.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Green dumpster lid open. Repeat Violation
  • 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 at triple sink.
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. In walk in cooler, milk opened past 24 hours ago not dated. Manager added date. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at flip top cooler on make line has mold-like substance. Can opener blade has build up of food debris. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 2/29/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8514979

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tank in bar area.
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. White ice bucket stored near ice machine in server area. Bucket inverted. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 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. Employee drink cup with no lid on shelf below prep table in kitchen near oven. Drink discarded. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-47-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Handle for chest freezer is cracked on cook line. Shelf and legs are rusted for prep table near rear exit.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster outside of establishment. Lid closed. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Foil cover shelf below prep table in kitchen near oven.
  • 12A-14-4:High Priority - Employee coughed, sneezed, used a handkerchief or disposable tissue then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee on cook line coughed into crease of arm and immediately engaged in food preparation without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On salad buffet, ranch dressing 55F. Dressing placed into service approximately 30 minutes prior. Dressing moved to reach in cooler to cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 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. No written plan available. Inspector emailed Form 5030-104 (Clean Up Instructions for Vomitting/Diarrhea). **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of white reach in freezer next to walk in cooler.
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In walk in cooler, mashed potatoes and gravy prepared two days prior not dated. Manager dated product. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 10/2/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8383998

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles of ice cream reach in freezer at front counter, employee corrected during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Cup filled with spoons with food contact surface pointed up at front counter where customer could have access to spoons, cup and spoons moved. Corrected On-Site
  • 32-23-4:Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Both toilets in men's and women's bathroom would not flush, operator fixed both toilets during inspection. Corrected On-Site