EL BOTANERO CANTINA
5745 BENEY RD, Jacksonville FL 32207 · 904-343-4678
Last inspected May 12, 2026 · 4 visits since April 2024
APR 24
APR 25
MAY 26
▼ IMPROVING
3 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best 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
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
May 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat, couldn't find it
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Couldn't find it
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At bar, degreaser per manager
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Could not find it
Dead roaches on premises. In ladies bathroom. Manager cleaned it up,
No copy of latest inspection report available. Couldn't find it
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In restrooms
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear door
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. In restrooms
Apr 8, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 1, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded.
0 High priority6 Intermediate4 Basic
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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
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat
No hot water provided at handwash sink/three-compartment sink/mop sink when dishmachine is running. They had to close the water for the water heater because there is a leak, someone is coming to fix it
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator placed some
No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator placed some
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. A couple, under triple sink, operator stated they are cleaners
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women and unisex bathroom
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Box freezer, black one
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket in white box freezer and hand sink at bar
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Hole on wall in walk in cooler used fir dry storage, shows insulation
Apr 23, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucet outside rear door
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
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Manager didn't answer the phone or texts, she has card on her
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Old one
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In refrigerator
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
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.