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TEPEYOLOT CERVECERIA

2130 KINGS AVENUE, Jacksonville FL 32207 · 904.240.0250

Last inspected May 27, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats180
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2615941
Grade history
DEC 24
MAY 25
OCT 25
APR 26
MAY 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found One fly by hand sink next to storage shelf
High priority/35A-02-7
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

May 27, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findings
Live, small flying insects found One fly by hand sink next to storage shelf
High priority/35A-02-7
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Birria bullion made on 5/12, employee discarded it
High priority/01B-24-5/Corrective Action Taken
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in triple sink after cutting raw meat and grabbing containers with spices, explained to her and she washed hands in hand sink
Intermediate/12A-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in hand sink at bar
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Show the remaining 7 findings ▾
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee cutting meats, here since February, she states she works in McDonald's too
Intermediate/53B-13-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Old debris on top of ice machine
Basic/16-21-4
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn in walk in cooler
Basic/14-11-5
Food stored on floor. Raw meat in box on floor in walk in cooler, operator placed it on shelf
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Blackish build dip in reach in cooler,
Basic/22-16-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box with straw on floor in back storage, operator placed it on shelf
Basic/25-05-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak on pipe for hand sink by shelf
Basic/29-11-4
The state's own report →
Apr 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee here for 2 months, she works at McDonald's so I explained to her to take a picture of her training
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On spice, shelf by reach in cooler, cook line area
Basic/14-01-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Old build up on floor by hand sink next to ice machine
Basic/36-73-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf with old build up in walk in cooler
Basic/23-03-4
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee cutting avocados, explained to her and she washed them
Basic/08B-39-4/Corrective Action Taken
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
Oct 29, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Melted cheese dated on 22, employee discarded it
High priority/01B-24-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee filled container with water in hand sink at cook line
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked veggies and sauerkraut, manager stated they won't use it because it was for an special Saturday, labeled it employee food
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Little trays for food, storage shelf by rear door, employee inverted them
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn in walk in cooler
Basic/14-11-5
Food stored on floor. Juices in bottles, by hand sink at cook line, employee placed them on shelf
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go trays on storage shelf by rear door, employee inverted hem
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. A couple with rust, also rust on shelf in reach in cooler by cook line
Basic/14-17-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet in triple sink dripping
Basic/29-11-4/Repeat Violation
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powder, storage shelf by rear door, employee labeled it sugar
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
May 9, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Cutting lemons for drinks, explained to him and he got gloves
High priority/09-01-4
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Birria bullion dated on 4-28 discarded by manager
High priority/01B-24-5/Corrected On-Site
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Luis Melgarejo took test on 6-1-19, he touches food
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener, manager placed it by triple sink to be washed
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrective Action Taken
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand sink by ice machine, manager turned it on
Intermediate/27-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. 2 containers on storage shelf, manager inverted them
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By dish machine, manager cleaned it
Basic/36-22-4/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Prep reach in cooler
Basic/14-33-4/Repeat Violation
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed peppers on shelf above cut tomatoes in walk in cooler, manager rearranged
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe in hand sink
Basic/29-11-4/Repeat Violation
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table, manager discarded it
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 3, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One by rice cooker
High priority/35A-02-6
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/. Luis Melgarejo took test on 6/12/19
Intermediate/53A-03-7
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dust pan in hand sink by ice machine, employee removed it
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink by ice machine, employee brought some
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee here since early September
Intermediate/53B-13-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Windex, labeled by manager
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In spice, manager removed it
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Ceiling tile missing. A couple by walk in cooler
Basic/36-36-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table, manager moved it
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack above tortillas, on shelf, employee moved it
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-33-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe on hand sink by prep area in kitchen and faucet in triple sink
Basic/29-11-4/Repeat Violation
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powder, labeled salt, on shelf
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Apr 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. One cracked, walk in cooler, employee removed it
High priority/01B-14-4/Corrected On-Site
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4
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. For new employee
Intermediate/11-26-1/Repeat Violation
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. She couldn't find it, she stated took the certificate to the other job but couldn't get a picture
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Employee wrote cleaner, bar area
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On bulk salt, employee removed it
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Headphones and personal bag on shelf above to go utensils, storage shelf, employee moved them
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box with to go boxes on floor, employee placed it on shelf, by storage shelf
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe in hand sink by storage rack
Basic/29-11-4
Nov 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One at bar
High priority/35A-02-6
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hand sanitizer above ice machine, mgr moved them
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. On hanging hose side
High priority/29-42-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at bar, close one to triple sink, employee placed some
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
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. For one new employee
Intermediate/11-26-1
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at bar close to triple sink, employee placed some
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Employee discarded it, cleaner
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling tile missing. By walk in
Basic/36-36-4/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen
Basic/36-34-5
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table, employee moved it
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cut ink lemons in kitchen p, bracelet and watch
Basic/13-07-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket in reach in cooler, mgr cleaned them
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation

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.