CHAMPIONS MEXICAN SPORTS BAR
10920 BAYMEADOWS RD UNIT 33, Jacksonville FL 32256 · (904) 379-9268
Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cookline pork in pot with heat turned off at 116-129F person in charge states reheats from pot on cookline. Person in charge began reheating.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled soda nozzle at bar. Cleaned by manager.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle at wait-station. All purpose cleaner.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer. Door frame. Blower.
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Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers not inverted. At bar. Moved by manager.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in base of cookline reach in cooler.
Jan 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of WD 40 stored on in use bag in box soda. Person in charge moved to appropriate location.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle at bar with debris buildup. Person in charge began cleaning. Also, edge of deflector plate closest to ice at ice machine with debris buildup.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups at server area wet nesting.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor at ice machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods filters with grease accumulation.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water observed in bottom of make line reach in cooler, in reach in cooler in bar.
Aug 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In walk in cooler raw shell eggs stored over bag of carrots. Person in charge moved to appropriate location.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In top drawer of right side cookline shrimp and chorizo at 46F. Person in charge states drawer was open. Person in charge moved to walk in freezer to rapidly chill. Retemped by end of inspection at 43F or below.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Nozzle for margarita mix with mold like substance buildup on interior. Person in charge began cleaning.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee with training expired 8.7.25.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cups at several line wet nesting. Person in charge removed to reclean.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor by ice machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Left side hood filters with grease buildup.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Waste line not attached at bar soda gun. Person in charge attached.
Mar 25, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 5 cans of marinara with rust along seams.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw fish open package stored over open package of mozzarella sticks. Person in charge moved to appropriate location.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinse item in several hand wash sink. Person in charge spoke to employee.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at cook line hand wash sink. Also, missing hand soap at bar. Person in charge provided.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Water standing on floor at pipe not in drain at ice machine. Person in charge moved to drain.
Stored food not covered. Several items in walk in cooler uncovered. Person in charge covered.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing in prep sink. Person in charge submerged and added running water.
Dec 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 19, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of corn with rust and dent along seam.
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. Dishmachine testing at 0ppm. Observed sanitizer leaking from tubing when priming unit onto ground. Person in charge called for service. Will utilize triple sink until unit can be serviced.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. One container of chemical stored with food product on shelf. Person in charge moved to appropriate location.
Wastewater on ground of establishment. When dishmachine is in use, small amount of water deflects off of drain/ other waste lines onto the floor. Person in charge moved around piping during inspection. Draining correctly.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Thawed items in walk in cooler thawed yesterday not rep date marked for tracking purposes.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Soiled cardboard observed on shelf in kitchen. Person in charge discarded.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored next to/ over food in kitchen. Person in charge discarded.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cups wet nesting at server line.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Light visible under back door.
Mar 11, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 11, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee first aid kit with medication stored on shelf with food products. Person in charge moved to appropriate location.
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. Dishmachine testing at 0ppm, even after refilling sanitizer. Person in charge went to purchase more sanitizer during inspection. Began setting up triple sink to use in interim.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handle personal phone with gloved hands, then handle clean utensils and packages of food without hand wash. Spoke to employee during inspection.
Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. In drawer under cookline, raw chorizo stored in same pan are ready to eat sausage. Person in charge cooked sausage to 160F during inspection. Will keep separate from now on. Also, in walk in cooler raw chicken stored over raw beef. Moved to appropriate location.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cookline pork in pot with heat turned off at 116-129F person in charge states reheats from pot on cookline. Person in charge began reheating.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple open container employee drink stored on microwave and on prep table.
Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Observed one cook chewing gum on cookline. Person in charge spoke to employee.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups at server area wet nesting.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed insect light stored over hot holding line and shelf with food storage.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employee. Missing hand wash sign at hand wash sink at server area. Also, paper towels missing from bar. Person in charge provided.
Stored food not covered. Multiple items uncovered in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing in standing water in kitchen. Person in charge turned on water.
Oct 23, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker at mop sink in disrepair/ missing. Operator added vacuum breaker to mop sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in bar area used to dump ice. Operator melted ice from hand wash sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored next to triple sink. Operator labeled spray bottle of sanitizer.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked cups on storage counter at front service line unable to properly air dry
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk-in-cooler soiled.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cut avocados in top of flip top reach-in cooler on cookline not washed prior to cutting. Sticker still adhered to avocados.
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