RIGO'S GRILL & CANTINA
8209 W BEAVER ST STE 200, Jacksonville FL 32220 · 904-786-4616
Last inspected Apr 1, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and C. 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 one flying insect at triple sink.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 1, 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 →
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer in kitchen, open box of raw bacon stored over commercially packaged beans. Operator moved raw bacon under all bags of beans.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items like corn, shredded chicken, queso and other pans in walk-in cooler made yesterday not date marked. Operator date marked all pans.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior deflector plate in right ice machine soiled.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Lime scale build up in dishwasher.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler in kitchen stained/soiled.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm). Manager added more bleach to bucket and rechecked at 50ppm.
Sep 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 19, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 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 prep table, mashed potatoes (79F - Cooling @ 2 hours). Owner stated he got busy cooking orders. Owner put mashed potatoes in walk-in cooler to bring temperature down.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In stand up warmer next to walk-in cooler, green beans (130F - Hot Holding); fried chicken (129F - Hot Holding). Owner stated food has been in warmer for approximately 1 hour and returned food to stove to heat up. Rechecked green beans at 176F and fried chicken at 210F before returning food to warmer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. On server line, nozzles to tea urns soiled with brown residue. Owner cleaned nozzles during inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice in handwash sink in server line. Owner removed all ice from sink.
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. Only food handler employee employed during time of inspection training expired 2-12-2025.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of right ice machine in server line soiled with mold-like substance. Owner cleaned during inspection.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Interior of dishwasher has build up of lime scale.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On server line by ice machine, multiple glasses stacked before properly air drying.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under grill and fryers in kitchen soiled with food debris/grease. Also, multiple ceiling tiles in dining area stained.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Multiple plastic containers above 3 compartment sink and next to back door have cracks/holes in corners near fill line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above cook line soiled with grease debris.
Mar 6, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 2 live flying insects in kitchen by prep table. Manager killed.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container and/or equipment. Cart next to fryer on cook line lined with paper towels to absorb grease from used equipment. Manager removed paper towels from cart.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. In prep area, Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm). Manager remade sanitizer bucket and retested at 100ppm.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Interior of dishwasher has build up of lime scale.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer on cook line has build up of ice. Also, reach in freezer in middle room has build up of ice.
Oct 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect at triple sink.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. In walk in cooler, milk opened past 24 hours ago not dated. Manager added date.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at flip top cooler on make line has mold-like substance. Can opener blade has build up of food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of flip top reach in cooler soiled.
Open dumpster lid. Green dumpster lid open.
Feb 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee coughed, sneezed, used a handkerchief or disposable tissue then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee on cook line coughed into crease of arm and immediately engaged in food preparation without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On salad buffet, ranch dressing 55F. Dressing placed into service approximately 30 minutes prior. Dressing moved to reach in cooler to cool.
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 plan available. Inspector emailed Form 5030-104 (Clean Up Instructions for Vomitting/Diarrhea).
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of white reach in freezer next to walk in cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In walk in cooler, mashed potatoes and gravy prepared two days prior not dated. Manager dated product.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tank in bar area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. White ice bucket stored near ice machine in server area. Bucket inverted.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee drink cup with no lid on shelf below prep table in kitchen near oven. Drink discarded.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Handle for chest freezer is cracked on cook line. Shelf and legs are rusted for prep table near rear exit.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster outside of establishment. Lid closed.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Foil cover shelf below prep table in kitchen near oven.
Oct 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles of ice cream reach in freezer at front counter, employee corrected during inspection.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Cup filled with spoons with food contact surface pointed up at front counter where customer could have access to spoons, cup and spoons moved.
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Both toilets in men's and women's bathroom would not flush, operator fixed both toilets during inspection.
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.