Anejo Cocina Mexicana
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026
45
Score
Going back to 2022, Anejo Cocina Mexicana has nine inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 13, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around nine violations to closer to 11 violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
Anejo Cocina Mexicana's latest score of 45 falls below the Jacksonville average of 74. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink after splitter before silver hose.
29-42-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Non food grade bags used to store spices and herbs. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Alejandro Zarate expired on 1/9/26
53B-14-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No hair restraint on employee cutting lettuce. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet clean dishes and cups in the ware washing area and stacked clear cups.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on cooler drawers. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In bar area under sink.
36-22-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked lid on rice container. **Repeat Violation**
14-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop touching rice.
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach in cooler and walk in cooler door.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. No Label on white powdery substance stored in bin.
02D-01-5
45
Sep 2, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Beef stored over mahi fish in upright reach in freezer in kitchen area.
08A-17-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Beef stored in Thank you plastic bags in upright cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-31-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 3 flying insects in bar area. 1 flying insects near ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees preparing food items without hair restraints.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on cooler drawer. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked Rice bin. **Repeat Violation**
14-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop touching rice, employee removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Faucet in bar area has a constant leak. **Repeat Violation**
29-08-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee cut heads of Lettuce without washing lettuce prior to cutting. Spoke with manager about proper food preparation. Employee rinsed lettuce. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-39-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of Foil round pans stored in floor near walk in cooler.
25-05-4
45
Apr 23, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw tuna over tamales in reach in freezer, manager properly stored food items **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Non food grade bag used to store tamales **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non food grade cloth used to wrap hot tortillas
14-86-1
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found One flying insect in kitchen area
35A-02-7
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing on mop sink after splitter before Silver hose **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board on cooks line, stained blue small cutting board in prep area **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink in bar area issue with pipe **Repeat Violation**
29-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance on interior of ice machine
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles missing above mop sink near hand wash sink at entrance to kitchen
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Food splattered on ceiling above Cook line
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on cooler drawer Door on reach in cooler near chip dispenser don't close properly gasket severely torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked food container used to store Rice
14-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop Touching rice.
10-01-5
30
Oct 3, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker is missing at mop sink before Grey hose
29-42-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Degreaser Near single service items and cooking spray
41-10-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. To go plastic bags used to stored prepped beef in upright freezer **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade is soiled with food debris **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Huevos Rancheros is offered on the menu with two over easy eggs. The menu item is not identified on menu as raw. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No hand soap provided at hand wash sink near entrance to kitchen
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand sink near triple sink no running water **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Cold water handle on hand sink near walk in cooler is not working **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Several food items stored in the walk in cooler uncovered
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Steak thawing room temperature at end of cooks line
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Three unlabeled containers with white powdery substances stored inside
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Black bowl/bowl used to scoop rice, sugar, salt and flour **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cracked lid on rice container Torn gaskets on freezer and drawer coolers
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases food stored on floor near electrical panels, buckets of salsa stored on floor in the walk in cooler
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Handle touching ice in server area, manager properly stored ice scoop **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Black Microwave is soiled with food debris at top of unit **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
27
Apr 9, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 2, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
25
Nov 20, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One flying insect in kitchen area
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef stored over and with raw pork in upright reach in freezer. Employee properly stored food items **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breakers missing at mop sink after splitter, a stainless hose is attached. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards on cooks line
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two unlabeled spray bottles with Red and purple solution, manager labeled both spray bottles **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored on top of steam table, employee discarded beverage **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance on interior of ice machine
22-20-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Meats, stuffed peppers and octopus stored uncovered in the walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Case of unwashed corn with husks attached stored on top shelf above all prepped and cooked food items, employee properly stored case of corn **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan in walk in cooler Soiled gaskets on cooks line and walk in cooler door
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing In large grey bin near the walk in cooler. Spoke with employee about proper thawing procedures. Employee put food items back into the walk in cooler to thaw under refrigeration. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in cooler drawers **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet clean dishes stored on shelf in ware washing area
24-08-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris on interior of microwave
22-08-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Handle of ice scoop touching ice in bar area,manager properly stored ice scoop **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
27
Apr 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. On both sides of splitter **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-05: Same **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
86
Nov 8, 2022
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 6 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chorizo on shelf above raw fish in walk in cooler, employee rearranged **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked pineapple 60f and cut watermelon 70f at bar, explained time as public health control, mgr write time on **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. 87f cheese, placed in warmer at 140 at 10am, it is 12:15 employee rapidly reheated to 165f **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03E-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. On open side of splitter
29-42-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemicals on shelf above food, mgr moved them, shelf by triple sink **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee grabbed raw shrimp then grabbed raw cut veggies with same gloves, explained to him and he washed hands, discarded veggies **Corrected On-Site**
12A-12-4
High Priority - 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. Chips touching his finger when scooping, he placed finger under deli paper **Corrected On-Site**
09-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Tongs in it, handsink by ice bin, mgr moved it **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat and chlorine ones are all wet
16-37-1
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Employee placed a roll, handsink by cook line **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - 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 transferee from other stores in August
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Stuffed peppers opened a couple of days ago,
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On shelf by dish washing area, red substance **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. By stove, cook line
36-64-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Prep unit at cook line
05-09-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Employee removed it **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Wash, sanitize, and rinse in triple sink at bar, employee fixed it **Corrected On-Site**
16-13-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Scooping chips, he got one **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At bar above cutting board, mgr moved it **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On spices **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container in server area, mgr wrote names on **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Broken device, rear door
35B-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Anejo Cocina Mexicana last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Anejo Cocina Mexicana on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Anejo Cocina Mexicana?
Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Anejo Cocina Mexicana.
How does Anejo Cocina Mexicana compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Anejo Cocina Mexicana most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Anejo Cocina Mexicana's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Anejo Cocina Mexicana have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Anejo Cocina Mexicana means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Anejo Cocina Mexicana inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Anejo Cocina Mexicana is inspected around three times per year on average.
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