CASA MARIA TEQUILA BAR & GRILL
4100 BELFORT RD UNIT 4, Jacksonville FL 32216 · 904.518.3358
Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
SEP 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 23 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Provided operator with Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events handout
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw shrimp on shelf above tequenos/cheese sticks in open box in upright freezer, manager rearranged
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Reading 80f in ric at 42f
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in hand sink by chips dispenser, server area
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. For one new server, has blank form
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Employee cleaned it
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone above sauces, server area, employee moved them
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Gaps on between then, back kitchen hood, employee fixed it
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf with old build up in walk in cooler
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. By cook line
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes on shelf above cooked food in upright cooler, also in walk in cooler, employee rearranged
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. One shelf with rust
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm at server area for counters, employee made new solution, 300 ppm
Jan 20, 2026Inspection 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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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 2 pans of cooked pork (48-51F - Cooling); 1 pan cooked chicken (47-63F - Cooling), both pans stored in deep metal pan from over night that was prep yesterday with no additional preparation done today as per employee. Cooked pork pans were covered with a lid. Stop sale issued for all items
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 2 pans of cooked pork (48-51F - Cooling); 1 pan cooked chicken (47-63F - Cooling), both pans stored in deep metal pan from over night that was prep yesterday with no additional preparation done today as per employee. Cooked pork pans were covered with a lid. Stop sale issued for all items
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. 2 pans of cooked pork (48-51F - Cooling); 1 pan cooked chicken (47-63F - Cooling), both pans stored in deep metal pan from over night that was prep yesterday with no additional preparation done today as per employee. Cooked pork pans were covered with a lid. Stop sale issued for all items
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pan stored in hand wash sink at wait station. Employee removed
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back kitchen door with gasp showing day light
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven with black build up
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Old food on clean stored equipment at dry equipment rack
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand wash sink on front cook line with slow drain. Manager unclogging
Stored food not covered. Pan of food in walk in cooler not covered
Aug 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw prep beef stored over prep open pan of cooked chicken on shelf in walk in cooler. Employee properly stored
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager Katherine Herrera with expired manager certification on 8-7-25
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup stored in salsa in flip top reach in cooler. Employee discarded
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table next to food
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in front of cook line reach in cooler flip top station
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Crack floor tiles in kitchen area
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. 1 hood filer missing in back kitchen area over stove
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior oven with black buildup
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. At hand wash sink on front cook line
Stored food not covered. Sugar at dry storage shelf not covered. Employee covered
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef stored thawing in prep sink at 43F with no running water. Employee turn on water
Jan 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator unable to locate sanitizer test strips for using chlorine to sanitize
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing bracelet while preparing food
Sep 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw prep bacon and raw prep shrimp stored over pan of prep churros in glass double door reach in cooler. Moved by manager.
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server handling soiled dishes and then scooping tortilla chips without washing hands
Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Observed server with fake nails at wait station scoping ice and not wearing gloves
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Some floor tiles in kitchen area are crack
Jan 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hose stored in hand wash sink in back kitchen area. Moved by manager.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean stored plates at wait station stored overnight not inverted
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee bottled drink stored on top of make table cutting board. Moved by manager.
Equipment in poor repair. Door handle on deep white reach in freezer in disrepair
Food stored on floor. Case of fry oil stored on floor on cook line
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tong stored on oven door handle on cook line
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label on clean equipments at equipments storage rack. Manager removed label
Stored food not covered. Sauce uncovered in walk in cooler on shelf
Sep 26, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 19, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Frozen raw beef stored over ice cream bin in upright reach in freezer in kitchen area. Moved by manager.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bleach and cleaning chemicals stored under prep table on cook line next to rice bin. Moved by manager.
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. Provided operator with Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events handout
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink near cook line is removed. Observed area blocked with black utility cart and pipe for hand wash sink on wall. Reviewed with manager that sink will need to be place back
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensil stored at bar hand wash sink. Employee removed
No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink next to mop sink area. Manager provided
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Employee training certificate missing date of birth and training certificate number. Manager corrected and put information on training certificate
Ceiling tile missing. At back dry food storage area next to manager office
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored next to tortilla shells in dry storage area
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food stored in glass reach in cooler in kitchen with public food.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee clothing stored on soda bib box at wait station area and next to to go containers. Employee removed
Food stored on floor. Case of food stored on floor in walk in cooler. Jug oil stored on floor in dry storage area
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven door
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Ladle stored inside cut tomatoes bin touching food in walk in cooler. Manager properly stored
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label on clean pan on clean equipments storage rack in kitchen
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of to go containers stored on floor in dry storage area
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink next to mop sink with pipe leaking water underneath
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.