CASA BONITA MEXICAN BAR AND GRILL
2777 UNIVERSITY BLVD W STE 32, Jacksonville FL 32217 · 904-544-4111
Last inspected Jun 17, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license. expired 06/01/26
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jun 17, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 16, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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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. Food service employee cutting ready to eat lettuce with bare hand contact. Inspector intervened.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license. expired 06/01/26
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cut tomato, cut lettuce, at 55°. 54°. Beef 49°. Pork 51°. Salsa 50°. In reach in cooler / make table. Opposite grill.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomato, cut lettuce, at 55°. 54°. Beef 49°. Pork 51°. Salsa 50°. In reach in cooler / make table. Opposite grill.
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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Rear kitchen Hand Wash Sink faucet used to hang dry single service plastic bags
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Establishment sells raw oysters but has consumer advisory. Gave sign which was posted immediately.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple cooked meat and vegetables made few days ago with no date marked.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled deflector plate to interior of ice machine located : kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink container on prep table.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs over oven handle.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Torn cooler gasket. Cooler on left hand side of kitchen.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple food containers with no labeling. Sauce. Spice.
Nov 5, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Meats stored in shopping bags. Reach in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked rice at 116° in kitchen. Per Person In Charge made 1 hr before. Person In Charge decided to place rice in reach in freezer for rapid cooling.
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. Vacuum breaker placed on wrong side. Explained to manager.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Kitchen Hand Wash Hand Wash Sink used for dumping ice.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle at rear kitchen. All purpose cleaner.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Woman's restroom door left open. Closed by manger.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee drink container personal foods/ items on shelf with restaurant plates. Moved by manager.
Food stored on floor. Oil containers on floor. Rear kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No Hand Wash Sign at employee restroom. Rear kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen hamburger rolls thawing in kitchen at room temperature Moved by manager.
Jul 22, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Food service employee did not wash hands before putting on gloves after handling soiled cooler handles.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Prepped raw chicken over container of ready to eat peppers. In reach in cooler. Moved by manager.
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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Both Hand Wash Sinks in kitchen with multiple equipment and utensils in sinks.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Multiple.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on counters in prep area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee drinks cell phone on dry shelf for utensils.
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.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor by kitchen cooler. Near kitchen entrance.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs over oven handles.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen pork thawing in bag in kitchen. Moved by manager.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 2 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen.
Oct 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 28, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked rice 51°. Cooked sauce 50° made yesterday. (Overnight temperatures)
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employees not washing hands after handling soiled equipment, cooler handles, or soiled plates, or personal items, before changing, or, putting on gloves.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked rice 51°. Cooked sauce 50° made yesterday. (Overnight temperatures)
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle, bleach, over bag of flour. Rear kitchen. Moved by manager.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dusty rack for storing skillets face down.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large personal electronic speaker in Hand Wash Sink. Moved by manager
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand Wash Sink by kitchen entrance used for dumping ice.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at rear kitchen Hand Wash Sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl as scoop in spices.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Reach in cooler / make table.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Employee personnel cell phone on clean plate on storage rack. Moved by manager. Plate moved for warewashing.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal items by foods. Rear storage. Moved by manager.
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.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs over oven handle.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled interior of reach in cooler / make table.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box single service cups on floor. Rear kitchen. Moved by manager.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 1 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen.
Aug 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee drink bottle with restaurant food in reach in cooler. Moved by manager.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag over restaurant foods in rear kitchen. Moved by manager.
Mar 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Container of raw pork over Ready to eat carrots in cooler. Moved by manager.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on prep table. Moved by manager.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Minor soiled interior of kitchen Reach in cooler.
Aug 28, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 22, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked soup 47°. 47°. Milk 48°. 48°. In Reach in cooler kitchen. Cut tomato 50°, salsa 53°. Cooler by entrance.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked soup 47°. 47°. Milk 48°. 48°. In Reach in cooler kitchen. Cut tomato 50°, salsa 53°. Cooler by entrance. Items in cooler more than 4 hrs.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Kitchen.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Cooler by grill and cooler by kitchen entrance not holding Time Temperature Controlled for safety foods at safe levels of 41° or below
Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Food prep employee chewing gum while prepping tomatoes.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food service employees with bracelets/ large jewelry.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs over oven handle. Moved by manager.
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