NO WAY JOSE MEXICAN BAR AND GRILL
3877 BAYMEADOWS RD, Jacksonville FL 32217 · 904-607-2214
Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 11 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Flan at front beverage cooler at 54F. Person in charge states has been in unit overnight. Discarded.
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In glass door reach in cooler raw chicken stored over salsa. In white reach in cooler shell eggs stored over cooked chicken. Person in charge began rearranging.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Flan at front beverage cooler at 54F. Person in charge states has been in unit overnight. Discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flan at front beverage cooler at 54F. Person in charge states has been in unit overnight. Discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Queso at steam table at 127F. Person in charge states recently turned off heat as it was burning, began reheating.
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose bibbs at hand wash sink in kitchen missing vacuum breakers.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink on far cookline blocked by table, items stored inside hand wash sink. Person in charge made accessible.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels and hand wash sign at hand wash sink at far left cookline.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water turned off at hand wash sink closest to dish pit. Person in charge tuned on during inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed holes in ceiling tiles in kitchen around piping, wiring. Observed standing water near walk in cooler.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed three dead roaches on floor, on top of detergent bottle at dishpit area.
Food stored on floor. Margarita mix in cambro stored on floor at bar. Person in charge raised.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Self closer missing from back door.
Dec 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Multiple large utensils in Hand Wash Sink by ice machine. Moved by manager.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensil in wait-station Hand Wash Sink.Moved by manager.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing soap paper towel at rear Hand Wash Sink.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Restroom doors not fully closed.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls as scoops in spice containers.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket, bag, keys, cup on prep Table. Kitchen. Moved by manager.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled sugar container at prep line. Kitchen.
Aug 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 11, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw shrimp 50. Cut tomato, cut lettuce, 51. Sour créme 52. Cooked chicken 50. On table to chill box. Items moved to adjacent functional cooler. Items placed about 11 am.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No Vacuum breaker missing at kitchen faucet.
Aug 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Galvanized bin used to hold fried chips.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw shrimp 50°. Cut tomato, cut lettuce, 51°. Sour créme 52°. Cooked chicken 50°. On table to chill box. Items moved to adjacent functional cooler. Items placed about 11 am.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Queso at 89° in steam table. Item reheated to 170-175°. Item was placed about 11 am.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No Vacuum breaker missing at kitchen faucet.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils in wait-station Hand Wash Sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at kitchen Hand Wash Sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl as scooping sauce. Cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell on prep area next to restaurant foods. Moved by manager.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle touching ie in ice bin. Wait-station. Moved by manager.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 1 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen.
Oct 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils in wait-station Hand Wash Sink. Moved by manager.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel dispenser not functioning.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl as scoop in salt container.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt container unlabeled. Kitchen.
Sep 3, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Certified Food Manager expired. 4/13/22
Jul 2, 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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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Certified Food Manager expired. 4/13/22
Jul 1, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomato 47°. Lettuce 47°. Dairy 47°. Reach in cooler / make table. Placed about 1 hr before. Moved by manager. Walk in cooler raw beef. Raw chicken 47°. 47°. Moved by manager to another cooler.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Certified Food Manager expired. 4/13/22
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scoop in Hand Wash Sink. Moved by manager.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at dispenser. Replaced by manger.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk in cooler and reach in cooler / make table not holding foods to 41 or below.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives between equipment. Moved by manager.
Feb 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Raw shrimp over shredded cheese on market table. Moved by manager.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle over cleaned plate. Dish Machine line. Moved by manager.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical bottle by Dish Machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor by ice machine. Cleaned by manager.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear kitchen door not self closing.
Oct 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing chlorine test strips.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at dispenser. Wait station.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles in prep areas are cardboard/acoustic style. Not smooth and easily cleanable. (Note : if ceiling tiles are observed to be soiled of not cleanable in future inspections, division will require tiles to be changed ) at wait station.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Construction dust and debris on floors. Kitchen, dining room.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled counters and shelves. Construction dust and debris.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear 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.