HIGHTIDE BURRITO
4591 LAKESIDE DR #107, Jacksonville FL 32210 · 904.490.8427
Last inspected Jul 20, 2026 · 10 visits since July 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 in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed; three flying insects on cook line in kitchen. One flying insect in prep station area. One flying insect in dish machine area. One flying insect in inside bar area.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed thawed cooked chicken with date marking of when chicken was cooked but no date marking when chicken was thawed in flip top cooler on cook line.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with chemical inside stored on wire rack near smoker. Person in charge labeled spray bottles.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cutting boards with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable throughout kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; food debris build up on backplates of soda machine in kitchen area. Mold like substance build up on catch plate of ice machine near dish machine.
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Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed cut avocados with stickers still attached to outer skin stored in flip top cooler on cook line.
Nov 18, 2025Inspection 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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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with chemical inside stored in chemical storage area. Person in charge stated chemical was quatanery ammonium solution and labeled.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable stored across from three compartment sink.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clear plastic containers stacked on top of each other with visible signs of moisture and unable to air dry stored across from three compartment sink.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed in-use knife stored between 2 reach in coolers across from flat top grill. Person in charge removed knife and placed in dish area.
Jul 21, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs and raw ground beef stored over ready to eat cut onions. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels.
Unapproved food additive used in food. Any food containing the unapproved additive may not be served. See stop sale. Observed charcoal activated black salt used for bar beverages. Person in charge stated they had already discontinued use of black salt and that container was just an overlooked container. Person in charge voluntarily discarded.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled soda nozzles at soda tower in kitchen.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink on front side of line near expo window. Person in charge provided paper towels.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment utilizing sous vide for key lime pies and cold holding for more than 48 hours without an approved HACCP plan. Person in charge stated item is being discontinued from menu.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with chemical inside stored at 3cs. Person in charge stated chemical was cleaner at labeled accordingly.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 2 unsecured CO2 tanks at rear of establishment.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable throughout kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee speaker stored on prep shelf above flip top cooler.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice scoop stored in standing water on prep shelf above flip top cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled area around soda nozzle at bar soda gun. Employee cleaned area.
Feb 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 13, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat mayonnaise in walk-in cooler by door. Person in charge moved shell eggs to bottom shelf.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed; bags of cooked chicken wings and cooked chicken empanadas with temperatures of 58-61F. Per employee cooked chicken and empanadas were in reach in cooler over night and never left. Bags of cooked food items are stored in double pans in reach in cooler. All other food items are stored in single pans.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed; bags of cooked chicken wings and cooked chicken empanadas with temperatures of 58-61F. Per employee cooked chicken and empanadas were in reach in cooler over night and never left. Bags of cooked food items are stored in double pans in reach in cooler. All other food items are stored in single pans. Raw fish, egg wash, raw shrimp, cooked jalapeno poppers, cooked tempeh, cooked corn, cooked beef items with temperatures of 57-63F stored in reach in cooler drawer below cook line. Ambient reach in cooler thermometer read 53F. Person in charge stated all food items were removed from walk-in cooler and placed in drawers and hour prior. Food items were returned to walk-in cooler for cooling. Cooked chicken, cooked chicken empanadas (58-61F - Cold Holding) Egg wash, raw shrimp, raw fish, cooked jalapeno poppers, cooked tempeh, cooked corn, cooked beef items (57-63F - Cold Holding)
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank stored at rear exit of establishment not secured.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cutting boards with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable stored on prep table across from three compartment sink.
No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Observed employee handbag stored on shelf where to-go items are boxed and prepared. Employee removed bag.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to clean container lids stored at prep station at bar.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed cut avocados with stickers still attached to outside stored in reach in cooler on cook line.
Aug 26, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed; three flying insects on cook line in kitchen. One flying insect in prep station area. One flying insect in dish machine area. One flying insect in inside bar area.
Aug 21, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed; three flying insects on cook line in kitchen. One flying insect in prep station area. One flying insect in dish machine area. One flying insect in inside bar area.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed small black specks in white shredded cheese. Person in charge confirmed the black pieces were from a broken slicer.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. stuffed pepper (51F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (52F - Cold Holding); cooked corn (53F - Cold Holding); raw beef (55-57F - Cold Holding); milk wash (51F - Cold Holding); egg wash (55F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (51F - Cold Holding); Fish (52F - Cold Holding); Beef (52F - Cold Holding) food items in drawers on cooks line. Ambient temperature of cooler 52F beans (46-48F - Cold Holding) food items stored in the walk in cooler near door. Covered with plastic wrap and a lid.
Aug 20, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 23 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority2 Intermediate15 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed; three flying insects on cook line in kitchen. One flying insect in prep station area. One flying insect in dish machine area. One flying insect in inside bar area.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over ready to eat condiments on cook line.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked beans with a date marking of 8/10. Person in charge voluntarily discarded.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed small black specks in white shredded cheese. Person in charge confirmed the black pieces were from a broken slicer.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. stuffed pepper (51F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (52F - Cold Holding); cooked corn (53F - Cold Holding); raw beef (55-57F - Cold Holding); milk wash (51F - Cold Holding); egg wash (55F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (51F - Cold Holding); Fish (52F - Cold Holding); Beef (52F - Cold Holding) food items in drawers on cooks line. Ambient temperature of cooler 52F beans (46-48F - Cold Holding) food items stored in the walk in cooler near door. Covered with plastic wrap and a lid.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of super glue on shelf above prep table near microwave.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink on cook line.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multiple spray bottles with no label hanging on shelf above mop sink. Person in charge labeled each accordingly.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile next to cook line hood filters.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on floor in outside bar area by beer taps. Person in charge removed and cleaned.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on prep table next to rice cooker. Person in charge voluntarily discarded.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed speaker next to condiments on bottom shelf of cook line. Observed pink purse on bottom shelf in bar area next to food items.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee on cook line handling ready to eat foods with no hair restraint.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked lid on container in reach in cooler of cook line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in walk in freezer.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed scoop in ice with handle in contact with product in service station near cook line. Observed scoop in ice in contact with product on bar line.
In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Observed utensils stored in soiled container on dry storage shelves in prep area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed debris build up in microwave on cook line.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label residue son clean containers in drying station across from three compartment sink.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed leaf blower on shelf on service station next to single service items.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in walk-in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed mold like substance on wall behind dish machine.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of white powdery substance with no label. Person in charge indicated it was flour and labeled accordingly.
Jan 9, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee washing dishes handled dirty dishes and did not swap gloves or wash hands before immediately handling clean dishes. Manager coached employee.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In pullout cooler under stove, raw steak was placed over powder breading. Manager placed steak on bottom shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On prep counter in kitchen, tomato salsa (68F - Cold Holding) for approximately 30 minutes. Manager placed in cooler to attempt to bring temperature down.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaning solution was stored next to liquid bitters. Employee removed from area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Inside of juicer located at the inside bar is soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cleaning brush was found at hand wash station near triple sink in the back of the kitchen.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash station behind the bar on the inside of establishment. No soap at hand wash station next to soda dispenser in kitchen next to stove.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle located on cleaning shelf next to walk in cooler had bottle that was not labeled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice deflector has build up of mold-like substance.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tank was not secure at inside bar.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Several cups at the bar were wet nesting.
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Surface of handcart has deep groves and is not easily cleanable or smooth.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Drain of the outside bar is soiled. The ground next to the cooler at the end of the inside bar is soiled.
Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster lid was open.
Perimeter walls and roofs do not effectively protect establishment against environmental cross contamination or the entrance of pests. Air curtain that separates outside bar from inside bar was not on when entering establishment. Manager turned on.
Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Straws on bar counter top are not covered and are within customer reach.
Stored food not covered. In walk in cooler, salsa was placed on top shelf without a covering.
Jul 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/2023
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk-in freezer, pan of bagged potatoes stored below case of raw shrimp. In walk-in cooler, milk and sour cream stored below raw shell eggs. Operator moved all items to correct storage levels.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line, rice (124F - Hot Holding). Operator stated reach-in cooler placed in warmer 1.5 hours earlier. Rice reheated above 165f.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside hose bibb, on back of walk-in freezer, missing backflow preventer with hose attached.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink in dish area, missing paper towels. Handwash sink at cook line and bar, missing soap. Operator supplied all items.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At soda station near exit door in server station, left side ice bin has black mold-like substance on under side of lid area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table by smoker. Employee drink on counter in server station. All drinks moved to proper storage.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On clean dish shelves at dish area, metal pans have wet nesting.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At bar, bar utensils in standing water at 76f. Operator placed under running water.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In prep area, exterior of flour container has build up.
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.