CASA LEON MEXICAN CUISINE
2260 MAYPORT RD, Jacksonville FL 32233 · 904.246.1729
Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · 10 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 2 flying insects at entrance of kitchen.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2020012081 | Jan 29, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 29, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Observed in walk in cooler House made salsa dated 7-20-2026,House made Caldo De Birra dated 7-17-2026. See stop sale.
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chemical dish machine at 0ppm. Chemical jug was low, manager replaced jug with new sanitizer jug. Took second test at 100ppm.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed total of 4 flying insects. 3 flying insects near food storage. 1 flying insect near exit door of kitchen.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs in walk in cooler stored over bottled drinks. Manager removed and stored properly.
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in steam well Refried beans (107F-110F - Hot Holding); Queso (110F - Hot Holding). Manager removed and placed Observed exterior door with light shining from outside at bottom of door. On stove to reheat.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food debris. Manager cleaned during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing degreaser without label. Manager placed label on spray bottle.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse and phone stored on shelf next to single service cups. Employee removed and stored properly.
Food stored on floor. Observed on floor in kitchen large container of taco chips, Large container of uncooked beans. Observed multiple 5 gal containers in walk in cooler containing Salsa and other sauces stored on floor. Raw chicken in stainless pan stored on floor. Manager removed and stored properly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in door gasket soiled with mold Like substance.
Dec 5, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed 2 flying insects at entrance of kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on service line House made salsa (47F - Cold Holding). Manager had employee place salsa in deeper ice bath.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in steam well Queso (124F - Hot Holding). Manager had employee place on stove to reheat to 165F.
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. Observed establishment without written procedures on vomiting and diarrhea clean up. Inspector provided copy of written procedures on vomiting and diarrhea clean up.
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. Observed establishment missing some employee food training.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing bleach without a label. Manager placed label on spray bottle.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks on prep tables throughout kitchen. Employee removed and stored properly.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse stored near beer tap. Employee removed and stored properly.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food buckets stored on floor in walk in and kitchen. Employee removed and stored properly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled with mold like substance.
Sep 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 15, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed total of 7 flying insects. 4 flying insects near walk in cooler door also landed on aluminum foil of large pot of queso. 2 flying insects on cook line 1 flying insect in bar area
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. Observed No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
Jul 10, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed total of 7 flying insects. 4 flying insects near walk in cooler door also landed on aluminum foil of large pot of queso. 2 flying insects on cook line 1 flying insect in bar area
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler on cook line Cut lettuce (54F - Cold Holding); Guacamole with tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (53F - Cold Holding). Cut lettuce was double panned and not flush in cooler along with mozzarella cheese and guacamole with tomatoes. Manager will fix pans to prevent cold air loss in cooler. Observed House made Salsa (50F - Cold Holding) on front line. Container was sitting in small amount of ice. Manager had employee place more ice around container.
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. Observed No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
Jul 8, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed total of 7 flying insects. 4 flying insects near walk in cooler door also landed on aluminum foil of large pot of queso. 2 flying insects on cook line 1 flying insect in bar area
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over large container of Horchata located in walk in cooler. Manager removed and stored properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler on cook line Cut lettuce (54F - Cold Holding); Guacamole with tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (53F - Cold Holding). Cut lettuce was double panned and not flush in cooler along with mozzarella cheese and guacamole with tomatoes. Manager will fix pans to prevent cold air loss in cooler. Observed House made Salsa (50F - Cold Holding) on front line. Container was sitting in small amount of ice. Manager had employee place more ice around container.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked rice (119F - Hot Holding) in steam well on cook line. Employee will remove and reheat, stated rice was placed on cook line at 10:30am.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal). Observed PIC without knowledge of BIG 6 food borne illnesses, or Eight food allergens.
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. Observed establishment without written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal. Inspector provided copy of written procedures on vomiting and diarrhea clean up.
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. Observed No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
Person in charge unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Observed PIC unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Inspector will provide copy of Eight food allergens.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multiple spray bottles with sanitizer without labels.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled near ice chute of unit.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks on prep tables throughout kitchen.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed dishes, pans on dry rack wet nesting.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed multiple buckets of food stored on floor in walk in cooler. bag of rice stored on floor of kitchen. open case of water stored on floor in bar area. large pot of cooked food stored on floor in prep area. Manager will have employees remove and store properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed large container of frozen chicken, beef and shrimp sitting on prep table to thaw. Manager removed and stored properly in walk in cooler.
Dec 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Chemical Dish machine at 0ppm. Establishment will Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Manager was able to prime machine. Second test at 100ppm.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 flying insect at entrance of kitchen.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed interior of ice machine with surface rust on splash guard.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing bleach without label. Manager placed label on spray bottle.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tanks in bar area not secured.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile in kitchen in disrepair.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table in kitchen. Manager removed and stored properly.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal items stored on dish ware rack. Manager had employee remove and store properly.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no employee hand washing signs in restrooms.
Aug 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled behind splash guard near ice chute of unit.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table near food at entrance of kitchen. Manager removed and stored properly.
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of rice stored on floor of storage area. Observed bag of sugar stored on floor in service area. Manager removed and stored properly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled.
Apr 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 flying insects in food storage area.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container stored in hand sink located in bar area. Manager removed and stored properly.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottle of fabuloso cleaning chemical without label. Manager placed label on fabuloso bottle.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed multiple dead insects on fly sticky tape. Manager removed and discarded sticky tape.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table in kitchen. Employee removed and stored properly.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed fly sticky tape hanging over soda box storage area. Manager removed fly sticky tape from over soda boxes.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed wall behind ice machine dusty. Observed on cook line reach in cooler door gaskets soiled. Manager started cleaning wall and walk-in cooler door gasket during inspection.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Nov 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda station soiled near nozzles.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager placed label on spray bottle.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed accumulation of dead insects on 2 fly strips in kitchen. Manager removed and discarded strips.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple drinks stored on prep tables throughout kitchen. Manager removed and stored properly.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed Employee personal items stored in food storage areas.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stainless pans on clean drying rack wet nesting not properly air-dried. Manager properly arranged the pans to air dry.
Food stored on floor. Observed large brutes of tortillas stored on floor of kitchen. Manager removed and stored properly.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed buildup in walk-in freezer.
Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface Observed Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler door gasket soiled.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
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.