CANTINA LAREDO#191
10282 BISTRO DR, Jacksonville FL 32246 · 904.997.6110
Last inspected Mar 18, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 flying insect in bar area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallon of milk at wait station reach in cooler not date marked after 24 hrs open. Manager date marked
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator has 2 food handler employees hired over 60 days with no proof of training
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. Operator has 2 employees with no proof of written agreement
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Some ceiling tiles and vents in kitchen with dust build up
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Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean dish ware not inverted on dry storage equipment rack in kitchen
Drain cover(s) missing. Under hand wash sink near wait station
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water plastic water bottle stored on shelf next to food. Moved by manager.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse stored on top of case of tomatoes. Moved by manager.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line preparing food with no hair restraint
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled in walk in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover in walk in cooler with dust build up
Stored food not covered. Cut tomatoes in walk in cooler. Raw chicken in walk in cooler. Manager had employee to cover both items
Oct 16, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed two flying insects near soda machine at front service area, one flying insects observed near mop sink, and one flying insects observed in back door. Operator tried to kill them as they were spotted.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed metal deflector plate, and ice chute area of large ice machine soiled with mold like substance. Also, observed soda gun and holster in bar area soiled with debris.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored in cabinet in bar area. Operator labeled spray bottle of cleaner.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of large ice bun soiled with mold like substance. Also, ice bin at soda dispenser in bar area soiled with debris.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates and bowls on clean storage shelf in ware washing area not inverted/ protected.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed door on stove on cook line in disrepair. Door not attached. Also, observed torn gaskets on reach-in cooler drawers across from grill. Also, observed torn gaskets on bottom door of dessert reach-in cooler outside of cook line. Also, large ice bin top in disrepair. Ice maker removed from top causing hole that was taped up. Tape partially off exposing bin.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor in walk in freezer soiled with accumulation of food debris.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on pipes and on a couple of boxes of food in walk in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple exterior bins containing sugar, salt,rice etc soiled. Also, gasket on reach-in cooler at front service line soiled.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed cut avocados on cook line not washed prior to prepping, sticker still adhered to avocado.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of reach-in cooler on front service area. Operator stated he has had someone work on equipment. He will call them again.
Jun 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 3, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 21 violations recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine tested 0ppm.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Prep cook in kitchen placed on gloves before washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Prep cook in prep area of kitchen cutting green peppers with bare hands. Cook stopped prep, washed hands, and placed on gloves.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately thirty-seven (37) live flying insects in establishment: one (1) in kitchen area and thirty-six (36) in bar area with many landing in empty ice bin, on ice scoop, and bar surfaces.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, container of raw shelled eggs stored over ready to eat banana leaves. Items moved and stored correctly.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. In walk in cooler, container of raw shelled eggs (10) with one (1) cracked shelled egg. All eggs discarded.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Breaker missing on connection by dish area where red hose is attached.
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 reach in cooler in server station in kitchen, container of milk opened two (2) days prior not dated. Manager dated milk.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing for one (1) cook working today.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Two (2) ice buckets stored by ice machine in kitchen. Buckets inverted.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in unisex restroom in dining area.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. One (1) cook in kitchen with beard has no beard guard. Guard placed on.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area.
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk in freezer. Floor under racks/equipment in kitchen. Floor in bar.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Trash and grease on pad for dumpsters behind establishment.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Multiple dumpsters missing drain plugs.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No proper sign for hand washing sinks on cook line and in bar. Inspector emailed sign.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Multiple shelves rusted in dry storage areas of kitchen.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area.
Open dumpster lid. All dumpsters behind establishment.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler in server station in kitchen.
Jan 13, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Open water pitchers stored in dinning area near customers walkway not covered
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing back flow preventer on non-chemical side of splitter at mop sink Missing back flow preventer at water hose spigot at three compartment sink area
Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Server employee preparing food with nail polish and not wearing gloves on hand
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink next to steamer at prep area blocked with lexan pan
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Probe thermometer not working. Low battery
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Open gallon of milk at wait station reach in cooler not date marked. Manager stated open 2 days ago
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl stored inside flour bin. Manager discarded
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile near kitchen back door in disrepair
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup on prep table in back area. Manager discarded
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employees preparing food with bracelet and watch on wrist
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with facial beard preparing food with no beard guard
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind cook line equipment
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In bar ice bin area. Moved by manager.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fryer soiled
May 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at end of bar soiled. Also, ice chute of large ice machine soiled.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in bar area. Operator replenished paper towels.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored in bar area. Labeled faded. Operator labeled spray bottle of sanitizer.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice bin at soda dispensing machine at front service line soiled.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall at end of bar.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cut avocados on cookline not washed prior to being cut. Sticker still adhered to avocado.
Oct 2, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 29, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 flying insect in bar area.
Sep 6, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed fresh fresco cheese dated 8-28-2023. See stop sale. Manager discarded pan of cheese.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed cooked vegetables being held on time control without time mark. Manager stated vegetables were made 30 minutes prior. Manager had employee place time mark on vegetables.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter installed at mop sink with back flow device incorrectly installed before splitter not on the non chemical side of splitter. Manager removed and installed back flow properly on splitter.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink in prep area near storage room. Manager provided paper towels for hand sink.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tiles near dish machine area. Observed soiled/dusty ceiling tiles and air vents throughout kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler door gasket soiled.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink stored in reach in freezer. Manager removed and stored properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed in preparation area frozen chicken in container of ice and water. Reviewed with employee thawing requires running cold water. Employee turned water on thawing chicken.
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