HOLA MEXICAN GRILL
1001 N MAIN ST, Jacksonville FL 32206 · 904.356.3100
Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach near ice machine, manager killed and discarded roach
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle stored on reach where boxed fountain drinks are stored in server area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Drink nozzles soiled with white debris.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Food debris on White reach in freezer door handle.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on white upright freezer
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Food stored on floor. Oil container stored on floor at end of cooks line near hand sink. Mr.Pibb stored on floor in server area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled above cooking equipment.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Odor in kitchen area.
Dec 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Beef stored over shrimp in prep cooler, manager properly stored food items.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink near triple sink, manager provided paper towels.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No hand soap at hand sink near triple sink, manager installed soap dispenser during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled yellow spray bottle stored in server area near hand sink.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles on reach in cooler and microwave are soiled with food debris.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sign missing at hand sink near triple sink, tiles were replaced on wall per manager they didn't have time to put the supplies back up yet.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wooden shelf above prep area where white foam plates are stored.
Aug 13, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Steak stored over ready to eat tamales, manager properly stored food items.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink across from triple sink.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Food debris on door handle of reach in cooler on cooks line.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Unhooked Co2 tank not secured near drink machine.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Bowls and plates not inverted in back storage area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone on pack of tortillas, manager moved cell phone.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No hair restraints on two employees preparing food items. Employees put on hair restraints.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on clear food cooler.
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 2, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dishmachine quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine in use several times but was at 0ppm. Manager adjusted solution and now barley at 10ppm. Manager will set up three compartment sink and have machine inspected
Mar 31, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 22 recorded, 8 high priority.
8 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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Dishmachine quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine in use several times but was at 0ppm. Manager adjusted solution and now barley at 10ppm. Manager will set up three compartment sink and have machine inspected
Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Observed employee retuning from restroom and then went to preparing and scooping ice from ice machine in kitchen to fill up server soda station without washing hands. Discussed with manager and employee wash hands
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dish machine in use several times but was at 0ppm. Manager adjusted solution and now barley at 10ppm. Manager will set up three compartment sink and have machine inspected.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw prep beef stored over tubs of sour cream inside make table reach in cooler on cook line. Moved by manager. Frozen raw beef stored in white reach in freezer in back area stored over frozen fries.
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed servers handling soiled dishes and then return to scooping up tortillas and serving food without washing hands.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed r pin cook line handling raw chicken and then handling clean plates and to go containers without washing hands. Discussed with manager and employee wash hands. Discussed with manager and employee wash hands
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. frijoles (44-47F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese, block cheese and salsas (62F - Cold Holding), all items stored in double door upright reach in cooler on in kitchen from over night as per manager. Manager stated unit stop working around 10am but took temperatures of food and move some items to other coolers and was still making room for remaining items. Manager stated food temperatures taking around 10am was @ 41F. Unit ambient thermometer reading at 60F and inspectors ambient reading at 62F. Manager removed remaining TCS foods and stored in other reach in cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottles stored on top of soda Bib box at wait station
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink next to mop sink in ware washing area removed. Manager stated hand plumbing issue yesterday and sink will be put back
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink on cook line. Manager provided
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 food. Two food handler employees with no proof of form
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Manager have 4 total food handlers and only 1 hired under 60 days and 1 hired over 69 days with no proof of training and other 2 with expired certificates 9-21-24
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior ice machine shield with black build up
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Under handle of double door reach in cooler soiled with build up
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks at wait station not secured
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean plates on dry storage area not inverted in back kitchen
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees phone and keys stored above prep table next to food
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employees preparing food with bracelet on wrist
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back kitchen door with gap
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall were hand wash sink to be re-installed at ware washing area in disrepair
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in white upright reach in freezer in back kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Make table reach in freezer and back single door reach in freezer with soiled gasket
Oct 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Non food grade bags used to store raw meats in reach in cooler
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach near ice machine, manager killed and discarded roach
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with orange solution stored on shelf near rest rooms
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two co2 tanks not secured across from men's restroom in hallway, manager secured tanks
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two employees preparing food items without a hair restraint, employee put on hair nets
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled with food debris behind steam table
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep table when not in use
Apr 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over case of lettuce in double door cooler, employee properly stored food items
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Stainless bucket stored inside hand wash sink on cook line, employee removed stainless bucket
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. One new employee started yesterday, manager had employee read and sign form during inspection
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Debris on white freezer door handles in storage area
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 1 co2 tank outside of chain rope not adequately secured
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on counter near prepped/wrapped utensils. Employee discarded beverage
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled clear container on cooks line, manager labeled container Flour
Nov 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained long white cutting board
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by hanging pans at end of cooks line next to stove
No soap provided at handwash sink. No hand soap at hand wash sink near triple sink, manager provided hand soap
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Food debris on white reach in freezer door handle
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach under triple sink......employee discarded dead roach
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored on shelf with seasonings above table where in use tortillas are stored. Employee discarded beverage
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No hair restraints on employee preparing food items, employee put on employee with facial hair no beard guard preparing food items
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach in cooler
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Food debris on walls in kitchen area
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.