MEZCAL SPIRIT OF OAXACA
302 CENTRE ST, Fernandina Beach FL 32034 · 904-673-6552
Last inspected Apr 24, 2026 · 15 visits since October 2023
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APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. 10 live flying insects by onions by walk-in cooler.
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Inspection history
15 visits, newest first
Apr 24, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 22, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
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 found. 10 live flying insects by onions by walk-in cooler.
Apr 21, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. 10 live flying insects by onions by walk-in cooler.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Two packages of vacuum sealed completely thawed tuna in far right flip top reach in cooler in kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked onions being held in a fryer basket at the fryers at 118F. Employee voluntarily discarded onions.
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. No written procedures available. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-104.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade is soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink on expo line being used to thaw meat. Meat moved to prep sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with orange liquid on chemical rack. Unlabeled spray bottle with blue liquid at expo line. Operator identified contents as sanitizer and labeled the bottle.
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. See stop sale. Two packages of vacuum sealed completely thawed tuna in far right flip top reach in cooler in kitchen.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Two employees eating and drinking in kitchen side prep area. Employees moved to appropriate location.
Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Cans of cactus and cases of oil stored in storage room off the kitchen that has a door that is not fully enclosed, large gap at top and bottom of the door.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Two pairs of tongs stored on oven handle doors. Employee moved tongs.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of far right flip top reach in cooler in kitchen.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple bins of flours, rice and seasonings stored in the kitchen have no labels.
Feb 26, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 18, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. Dish machines in bar area and kitchen area not functioning, testing at 0ppm. Manager will set up triple sinks with sanitizer until dish machines can be fixed. Manager contacted ecolab.
Establishment advertised a specific fish on the menu/menu board but served another type of fish. On menus under seafood poblano rice, Australian sea bass is listed under menu item, when asked which fish is served, person in charge states is Barramundi from Vietnam. Unable to provide invoice for Australian Sea Bass, is vernacular Name.
Feb 5, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two cans of tender cactus dented at the seem.
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. Dish machines in bar area and kitchen area not functioning, testing at 0ppm. Manager will set up triple sinks with sanitizer until dish machines can be fixed. Manager contacted ecolab.
Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Re fried beans 112F hot holding, operator placed beans back on stove and re heated beans to 168F in 20 minutes. Beef 102F, operator states it has been out for 1HR, manager re heated to 169F in 20 minutes Green onions fried on cook line at 102F, manager stated they had been out for 1HR, will hold on time.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed two containers of beef consure in reach in cooler next to food prep area, date marked for 01/25/26 operator confirmed it to be the correct date. Stop sale issued
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Carnitas on cook line at 56F, manager stated they had been siting out for approximately 1HR, manager placed back in cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals stored over food prep table in kitchen area, manager relocated items. Observed glass cleaner stored of alcoholic beverages in dry storage area upstairs. Manager relocated to appropriate location. Observed burn cream above food prep table in kitchen area near entrance, manager relocated item.
Establishment advertised a specific fish on the menu/menu board but served another type of fish. On menus under seafood poblano rice, Australian sea bass is listed under menu item, when asked which fish is served, person in charge states is Barramundi from Vietnam. Unable to provide invoice for Australian Sea Bass, is vernacular Name.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels or soap at hand wash sink in bar area. Person in charge provided.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Multiple bowls with no handles uses as scoops in multiple bulk container bins in kitchen area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple drink on food prep tables in kitchen area, manager relocated all drinks.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed leaf blower stored above soda syrup boxes in back storage area. Manager relocated leaf blower.
Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Soda syrup boxes and variety of canned food stored in back area not fully enclosed.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between food prep tables on cook line, manager removed knife.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name Sugar bin on food prep line not labeled, flour bing on food prep line not labeled, manager placed labels on bin.
Feb 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee came inside from back storage area into kitchen and immediately placed on gloves to begin working with food. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
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 working in dish area handled soiled utensils and soiled water and immediately handled clean dishes from dish machine without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in bar.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing yellow chemical cleaner stored in back storage area. Bottle labeled.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Two (2) blue ice buckets stored on ice machine in server station. Buckets inverted.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple drinks on counter across from pass window in kitchen. Multiple drinks on counter in server station where items are prepared. Drinks moved and stored correctly.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area.
Food stored on floor. Container of lard on floor in walk in cooler. Lard moved and stored correctly.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle is on rocks/dirt.
Nov 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 1, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Establishment's menu advertises ceviche but is not identified as raw.
Sep 24, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 10 high priority.
10 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. On speed rack in kitchen near pass through window, lamb 117F cooling for 3+ hours, corn salsa 98F cooling for 2.5 hours, lamb gravy 117F cooling for 3+ hours. See stop sale.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. On speed rack in kitchen near pass through window, lamb 117F cooling for 3+ hours, corn salsa 98F cooling for 2.5 hours, lamb gravy 117F cooling for 3+ hours. See stop sale.
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can of evaporated milk dented on dry food storage shelf. See stop sale.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In cooler drawers below grill, raw pork stored over ready to eat cooked beef. Items moved and stored correctly.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Dishwasher washed hands with gloves on and only washed hands for approximately three (3) seconds. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top cooler on cook line, sour cream, pico, cut lettuce 49F. Items placed into service approximately 4.5 hours prior. Items discarded. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top cooler on cook line, sour cream, pico, cut lettuce 49F. Items placed into service approximately 4.5 hours prior. Items discarded. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On shelf above oven in kitchen, one pan of white rice 114F. Rice placed on shelf approximately 30 minutes prior. Rice removed to be reheated.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing blue chemical cleaner stored on bar prep area next to clean glassware. Spray bottle containing blue chemical cleaner stored on prep table next to dry food items. Both bottles moved and stored correctly.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing at the end of the splitter for mop sink faucet where red hose is attached.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Establishment's menu advertises ceviche but is not identified as raw.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Blue ice buckets stored by ice machine in server station. Buckets inverted.
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. In reach in cooler on cook line, three (3) packages of thawed salmon in sealed ROP packaging. Salmon discarded. See stop sale.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area.
Food stored on floor. Cases of raw beef in walk in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink in women's restroom in dining area.
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Unwrapped straws on bar top in bar. Straws removed from bar top.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of flour in prep area of kitchen. Container labeled.
May 2, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Feb 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Upper area of ice machine
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handsink in dishwasher area blocked by cutting board, moved
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.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal glass drink on cutting board on line, moved
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook on line
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle for spoon in sugar at bar.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Oct 12, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Line for soda draining in handsink at bar area
Oct 11, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. 0ppms chlorine
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Line for soda draining in handsink at bar area
Oct 3, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. 0ppms chlorine
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cooked beef dated 9-21 In house Enchilada sauce 9-17 Salsa dated 9-21
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Clear spray bottle with blue substance inside. Stored over line cooler and clean dishes. Moved
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Line for soda draining in handsink at bar area
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can open soiled Soda gun Cleaned during inspection
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handsink in prep area InFront of line cooler
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At bar area One line draining into handsink other line missing
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