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TONY'S CANTINA MEXICAN GRILL

TONY'S CANTINA MEXICAN GRILL in JACKSONVILLE has 8 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 2.7/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

San Jose Boulevard
Jacksonville, Florida, 32257
Duval County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13455817

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled deflector plate to interior of ice machine located : wait-station.
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl as scoop in prepped foods. Reach in cooler / make table. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Unsecured CO2 tank/s at rear storage.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage container on prep table. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site
  • 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 clothing over restaurant items. Rear rack. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. In use knives stored between prep equipment. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven handle. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing Hand Wash Sign at frontline Hand Wash Sink.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled Bulk food containers .sugar.
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found One fly by Dish machine.
  • 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Non food grade Bulk food containers in kitchen. Storing sugar.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at kitchen Hand Wash Sink. Replaced by manger.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Mo soap at frontline Hand Wash Sink.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle at wait-station . All purpose cleaner. wait-station.

Inspection Date: 7/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13455464

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 7/8/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10917022

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Unsecured CO2 tank/s at kitchen. Moved by manager. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food prep/service employee wearing bracelets and hand jewelry while engaged in food preparation and service.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor. Prep line.
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Scoop handle touching ice. Bar. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service foil trays at on top of oven not inverted . Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe under prep sink. Kitchen.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wipes on counter in : kitchen.
  • 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. Cooked black beans at 48° 49°. Walk in cooler. (Overnight temperatures). Warning
  • 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. Dish washer handled soiled dishware then clean dishware without washing hands. Manager intervened. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked black beans at 48° 49°. Walk in cooler. (Overnight temperatures). 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. No clean up procedures available. Emailed form.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dish machine line Hand Wash Sink blocked by storage rack. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at multiple Hand Wash Sinks. Replaced by manger. 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. No proof of any employee training available. 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. No proof available. (No employee training. )

Inspection Date: 2/3/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10733271

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 12/3/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10732093

  • 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. No proof of any employee training available. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: At callback :time needed to obtain **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 12/2/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8836124

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl as scoop in spices. Chips.
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink container on prep table.
  • 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Food prep employee eating and drinking at prep line.
  • 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 clothing , hat , on wrapped tortilla. Storage area. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Cooked refried beans at 55° in walk in cooler. (Overnight temperatures). Cooked black beans at 60° in walk in cooler. (Overnight temperatures). Warning
  • 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. "Sterilite" style/brand non food grade containers used for food storage. direct contact with food. Warning
  • 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server did not wash hands after handling soiled used plates. Manager intervened. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked refried beans at 55° in walk in cooler. (Overnight temperatures). Cooked black beans at 60° in walk in cooler. (Overnight temperatures). Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle , degreaser , over silverware at frontline. Moved by manager. Warning
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vaccum breaker at mop sink missing from split at non-chemical side. Warning
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Beans cooled in overstocked covered container.
  • 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. No proof of any employee training available. Warning

Inspection Date: 7/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8723729

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Unsecured Co2 tanks. Kitchen.
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Multiple missing ceiling tiles . Kitchen and hallway. Per Person In Charge Work in progress.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers.
  • 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Lettuce not washed before cutting. Manager intervened. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 03E-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Beans not reheated 165° within 2 hours. Beans at 125°. Reheated to 180 by manger. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Hand Wash Sink at Dish machine line inaccessible. Blocked by utensils cart , and equipment. Moved by manager. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 3/6/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8501602

  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing from non chemical side of splitter at mop sink.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in warewashing area blocked by shelving. Operator stated they still have to organize that area and will be moving the shelving. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink on front service line, prep area and women's and men's restroom. Operator replenished paper towels at all hand wash sinks. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink on front service line, in prep area and in women's and men's restroom. Operator replenished soap at all hand wash sinks. Corrected On-Site