FRESH-MEX & CO
10281 MID TOWN PKWY 107, Jacksonville FL 32246 · 904-503-7875
Last inspected Jan 28, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
APR 24
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JAN 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at hand wash sink in first unisex restroom
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jan 28, 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
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed vacuum breaker missing from non chemical side of splitter at mop sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink on cook line used as dump sink. Observed cut tomatoes and food debris in sink. Employee cleaned out hand wash sink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal belongings stored on top of bag of sugar and next to other food items at dry food storage shelf in prep area. Employee removed backpack, jacket, and other belongings to properly store
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple filters in hood above grill soiled. Also, multiple knobs on grill soiled.
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Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Observed no / missing self closing door closure/ device on unisex restroom closest to wall. Door does not self close.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floor in walk-in-cooler.
Jul 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute at self dispensing soda machine in dining area soiled. Also, cutting board on reach-in cooler across from grill soiled/ stained.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Operator unable to provide a measuring device to test temperature of sanitizer in high temp dishmachine.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach-in freezer in prep area torn. Also, handles/ knobs missing from lid of both queso's on front service line. Also, lid of reach in freezer in prep area rusted/ in disrepair.
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 not washed prior to preparing. Sticker still adhered to avocado.
Feb 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Container of Pork carnitas in walk-in-cooler date marked 1-23 not consumed within 7 days of preparation. See Stop Sale
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing from non chemical side of splitter at threaded hose Bibb next to hand wash sink at end of cook line. Operator reversed vacuum breaker to non chemical side.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute at self dispensing machine in dining area soiled. Also, cutting board at reach-in cooler across from grill soiled/ stained.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at hand wash sink in first unisex restroom
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach-in cooler drawer below grill torn.
Sep 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing toxic substance and multiple paint cans stored under front counter next to single use plastic cups. Employee removed spray bottle of window cleaner and paint to properly store.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach-in coolers on cook line soiled/ stained. Also, portable blue cutting board near triple sink soiled/ stained. Also, ice chute at self dispensing soda machine in dining area soiled.
Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Dishwasher (Temperature 0). Employee emptied water from machine and refilled and ran a couple of cycles. Retested at 130F-150F. Operator called to have machine serviced and stated he will have employee set up triple sink until repaired.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf across from dishwashing machine unable to properly air dry
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk-in-cooler door soiled.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe below hand wash sink in ware washing area leaking. Operator tightened nut at pipe.
Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Electrical outlet behind reach-in cooler on cook line in disrepair, outlet cover hanging.
Apr 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board across from oven soiled/ stained. Also, holster for soda gun in bar area soiled. Operator had soda holster cleaned during this inspection.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restroom at end of hall not self closing.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf in warewashing area unable to properly air dry
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under hand wash sink in warewashing area leaking. Operator stated he called a plumber to repair.
Aug 23, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling air vents dusty in back room kitchen.
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. Observed Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board in bar area deeply grooved.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table next to food preparation at the end of cook line. Observed employee drink stored on food storage rack. Manager had employees remove drinks and store properly.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored on prep table at the end of cook line. Manager had employee remove and store properly.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed handle of scoop in shredded cheese located on cook line. Manager removed and stored properly. Observed in bar area the Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee removed ice scoop and stored properly.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth under cutting board. Manager removed towel from under cutting board.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler door gasket soiled. Manager had employee clean during inspection.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry located in dish machine room. Manager removed and stored properly.
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.