TEQUILA'S TOWN MEXICAN RESTAURANT
13475 ATLANTIC BLVD UNIT 1, Jacksonville FL 32225 · 904-513-4194
Last inspected Dec 16, 2025 · 10 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Black beans 55-69f cooked beef 50-53f
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Dec 16, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker needed on NON-CHEMICAL SIDE OF SPLITTER. Vacuum breaker needed on NON-CHEMICAL SIDE OF SPLITTER.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Pisco Sour drink at the bar uses raw egg but no consumer advisory on drink menu
Dec 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Shrimp and fish for ceviche, establishments doesn't apply any heat to product, cooks from lime juice, needs proof of parasite destruction
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker needed on NON-CHEMICAL SIDE OF SPLITTER. Vacuum breaker needed on NON-CHEMICAL SIDE OF SPLITTER.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handsink in back prep area next to office missing paper towels, provided
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Pisco Sour drink at the bar uses raw egg but no consumer advisory on drink menu
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear spray bottle with blue substance inside. Employee labeled glass cleaner
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. Tuna Thawing in packet, removed from packet
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler on line on line with water on bottom of cooler floor
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Clear container with white substance inside under tea station Clear container next to stove. Manager states one is salt and other is sugar
Aug 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and beef over cooked peppers, chorizo and pineapple chunks in drawer cooler. Drawer cooler has no divider in between top and bottom drawer.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handsink in reach prep area blocked by large white chip buckets, manager moved
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. White spray bottle with substance inside, manager asked employees, states it's acid
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Knife stored between wall and table, per manager used to cut limes, knife removed
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of beef and chicken on floor of walk in freezer
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Stored on handle of fryer door, moved
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Fan covers in walk in cooler soiled with dust - gaskets on drawer cooler solid with food debris
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large clear container with white substance inside, manager states it's sugar
Feb 19, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Black beans 55-69f cooked beef 50-53f cooked previous day the 16th stored in walk in cooler overnight still not 41f
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Black beans 55-69f cooked beef 50-53f
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker needed at mop sink on NON-CHEMICAL SIDE OF SPLITTER
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Cooks in kitchen, manager states they have been here 2 months
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. Manager showed form but states all names are old employees, emailed operator English and Spanish food reporting agreement forms
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear spray bottle with blue substance inside stored on chart near swinging door
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lids on steam table to cover various foods, and in walk in cooler over cooked pork
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Build up of ice on floor of walk in freezer
Feb 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority5 Intermediate9 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Black beans 55-69f cooked beef 50-53f cooked previous day the 16th stored in walk in cooler overnight still not 41f
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Black beans 55-69f cooked beef 50-53f
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked rice 122f stored under shelf in kitchen, moved to cooler to cool down
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker needed at mop sink on NON-CHEMICAL SIDE OF SPLITTER
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Upper area of ice machine soiled with black residue on white defector
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee rinsed a white cloth in handsink near walk in cooler
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Cooks in kitchen, manager states they have been here 2 months
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. Manager showed form but states all names are old employees, emailed operator English and Spanish food reporting agreement forms
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear spray bottle with blue substance inside stored on chart near swinging door
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Fan covers in walk in cooler soiled with dust
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Knives stored between wall and prep table, manager states uses them to cut lines, moved
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone stored on rack next to tortillas next to flat top grill
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lids on steam table to cover various foods, and in walk in cooler over cooked pork
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Build up of ice on floor of walk in freezer
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 scooper in white substance under tea area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving in walk in cooler covered in white substance
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walk in cooler wall next to walk in freezer door solid with green mold like substance
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Large clear container with white substance inside, under tea machine in kitchen next to drink station. -large clear containers with white substance inside next to fryers Manager states it's common sense that one is salt and one is sugar he doesn't hire under a 50iQ
Oct 15, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in reach in cooler no date
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/ Heriberto Jimenez expired 7-8-24
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No employee training for cooks in kitchen
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on fryer door handle on cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers soiled
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. 2 door flip top cooler on line pooling water at bottom of cooler
Oct 14, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Empanada chicken, cheese and beef in reach in cooler with 9-27-24 date on them today is 10-14.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes 50f pico 45f shredded lettuce 55f empanadas 59f milk 59f sour cream 51f Flip top reach in cooler in kitchen
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in reach in cooler no date
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/ Heriberto Jimenez expired 7-8-24
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No employee training for cooks in kitchen
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Green substance in a clear spray bottle hanging on rack for clean glass near bar
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in cooked rice on steam table used as a scooper
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal head phones store next to tortillas on prep table
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on fryer door handle on cook line
In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Bar spoons and whisk stored in sanitizer water at bar
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers soiled
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. 2 door flip top cooler on line pooling water at bottom of cooler
Jul 16, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray hose at right side dishmachine lower than flood plain.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At server guacamole station Prepped tomatoes (62-64F) Cold Holding. Person in charge states has been out for more than 4 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At server guacamole station Prepped tomatoes (62-64F) Cold Holding. Person in charge states has been out for more than 4 hours. Recommend holding on time or with higher level of ice.
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. Person in charge unable to provide proof of training for some employees during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed several spray bottles containing chemicals unlabeled. Person in charge began labeling.
Food stored on floor. Cases of food stored on floor in walk in freezer. Also, plastic containers of margarita mix stored on floor in office.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer with ice buildup.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored between wall and table at server station. Also, tong hanging from fryers.
May 17, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 19 violations recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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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. Observed dishwasher handle dirty dishes, then move to handling clean dishes without hand wash. Person in charge spoke to employee.
Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Person in charge unable to provide proof of parasite destruction for shrimp served raw in ceviche. Called supplier during inspection and received parasite letter.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In drawers at cookline, raw chicken stored over chorizo.
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray hose at right side dishmachine lower than flood plain.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At server guacamole station Prepped tomatoes (62-64F) Cold Holding. Person in charge states has been out for more than 4 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At server guacamole station Prepped tomatoes (62-64F) Cold Holding. Person in charge states has been out for more than 4 hours. Recommend holding on time or with higher level of ice.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corn on line at 97F. Person in charge states keep out for portions of equites. Recommended holding on time or hot. Person in charge began reheating.
Establishment advertised a specific fish on the menu/menu board but served another type of fish. Establishment indicates "cherna" in multiple locations on menu. When asked what fish is served person in charge provided invoice for pangasius. Cherna is vernacular name for grouper per Seafood List.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice in hand wash sink in kitchen, lid stored in back hand wash sink. Items were removed.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Under specialty drinks, Pasco sour made with raw egg with no disclosure.
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. Person in charge unable to provide proof of training for some employees during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed several spray bottles containing chemicals unlabeled. Person in charge began labeling.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed mold like substance on ceiling in womens and leaking onto floor.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cups at server station wet nesting.
Food stored on floor. Cases of food stored on floor in walk in freezer. Also, plastic containers of margarita mix stored on floor in office.
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Lava bowls used in direct contact with food not smooth or easily cleanable.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer with ice buildup.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored between wall and table at server station. Also, tong hanging from fryers.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak at hand wash sink at pipe underneath on left side of cookline.
Dec 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 20 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate14 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine stored on shelf above prep table with single service items.
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented tomato can along seam of can at top storage rack in rear of establishment.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. One cracked shelled egg in reach in cooler drawer beneath grill station.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. salsa (41-46F - Cold Holding); stored in large bucket at wait station beef shank (46F - Cold Holding) stored in reach in cooler in storage area. Per employee this food item was just received form the delivery Took temperature of salsa and beef shank food items were 43°F at the end of inspection. Corrected on site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink near walk in cooler in prep area blocked by cardboard boxes.
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. Manager able to provide evidence of training for some but not all employees.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. White circular styrofoam bowl used to scoop rice.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Dishes stored near dishwasher rack were not inverted.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dishwasher 0 ppm chlorine Sanitizer tube appears obstructed.
Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing beneath sink in dishwasher's area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage with dry storage food items on rear of establishment.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. There is a gap in the ventilation hood above the grill station.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between wall and counter near drink station.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of scoop touching rice in dry storage area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Debris in and around back of beverage dispensers along cookline.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe leaking beneath hand wash sink in prep area.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Water pooling in reach in cooler on prep line.
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Straws in bar area are unsealed/uncovered.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rust on shelves in storage area and walk in coolers. Beverage dispensers near bar area has rust.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floors in walk in cooler soiled.
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