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CASA IBERICA

7035 PHILIPS HWY STE 3, Jacksonville FL 32216 · 904.300.3408

Last inspected Aug 21, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats100
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2612734
Grade history
AUG 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
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. Emailed one
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Aug 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 15 findings
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Flour and sugar in containers that have blankets in label, explained to him
High priority/14-15-4
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs on shelf above veggies, operator rearranged
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef and chicken on shelf above raw shrimp, employee rearranged
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
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. Emailed one
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Show the remaining 11 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In hand sink at bar, employee placed one roll
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Croquetas with ham made a couple of days ago
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On flour, removed it by operator
Basic/14-01-5
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Raw fish 28f, operator removed from bags
Basic/06-09-2/Corrected On-Site
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach in storage, employee cleaned it up
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator cutting fish
Basic/13-03-4
Food stored on floor. Flour in container on floor, placed on shelf by operator
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole on wall in storage area
Basic/36-24-5
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Gave one
Basic/51-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Utensils in poor condition. One cracked scoop on sugar, operator removed it
Basic/14-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Brown powder in bulk container, operator stated it's sugar
Basic/02D-01-5
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Jan 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee on cook line preparing food with watch and bracelet on wrist
Basic/13-07-4
Food stored on floor. Case of fry oil stored on floor in kitchen
Basic/08B-38-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven door handle
Basic/10-20-4
Aug 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Drain cover(s) missing. Under three compartment sink area
Basic/29-18-4
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Maintenance tool stored on shelf next to dry storage food area. Moved by manager.
Basic/42-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Jan 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of chemical butane stored on top of reach in cooler. Employee removed
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator offer and servers undercooked eggs and has no sign. Provided sign to operator
Intermediate/02B-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Employee cleaned
Basic/22-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Stored food not covered. Fried frozen plantains stored in upright reach in freezer not covered. Employee covered
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Sep 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 2, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator at licensing has no plan review application submit with change of ownership. Current operator has changes to restaurant with equipments, seating and kitchen area. Assistance from Robert at District office and Mary at Plan Review in Tallahassee and said new operator will need to submit plan review application 7005. Provided operator will application
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles on front counter area with hand was sink and ice machine, at ware washing area, at dry storage area in kitchen, over prep tables in kitchen and reach in coolers and freezers in kitchen and dining area.
Basic/36-37-5/Warning

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.