Casa Bonita Mexican Bar and Grill
Last inspected: Nov 5, 2025
41
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Casa Bonita Mexican Bar and Grill stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 5, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near seven violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “employee personal items stored”, which has been cited two times.
Restaurants in Jacksonville average 74, so Casa Bonita Mexican Bar and Grill trails the local norm. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
10
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 5, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
41
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
39
Oct 29, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 28, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked rice 51°. Cooked sauce 50° made yesterday. (Overnight temperatures) **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employees not washing hands after handling soiled equipment, cooler handles , or soiled plates , or personal items , before changing , or , putting on gloves. **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked rice 51°. Cooked sauce 50° made yesterday. (Overnight temperatures) **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle , bleach , over bag of flour. Rear kitchen. Moved by manager. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dusty rack for storing skillets face down.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large personal electronic speaker in Hand Wash Sink. Moved by manager **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at rear kitchen Hand Wash Sink.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand Wash Sink by kitchen entrance used for dumping ice.
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl as scoop in spices.
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Reach in cooler / make table.
23-24-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Employee personnel cell phone on clean plate on storage rack. Moved by manager . Plate moved for warewashing. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal items by foods. Rear storage. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food prep/service employee wearing bracelets and hand jewelry while engaged in food preparation and service.
13-07-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs over oven handle.
10-20-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled interior of reach in cooler / make table.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box single service cups on floor . Rear kitchen. Moved by manager. **Corrective Action Taken**
25-05-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 1 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen.
21-12-4
23
Aug 7, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag over restaurant foods in rear kitchen . Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee drink bottle with restaurant food in reach in cooler. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
90
Mar 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
74
Aug 28, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
58
Jan 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
52
Sep 19, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Casa Bonita Mexican Bar and Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Casa Bonita Mexican Bar and Grill on file is from Nov 5, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Casa Bonita Mexican Bar and Grill?
Across the inspection record, “employee personal items stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Casa Bonita Mexican Bar and Grill.
How does Casa Bonita Mexican Bar and Grill compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Casa Bonita Mexican Bar and Grill most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Casa Bonita Mexican Bar and Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Casa Bonita Mexican Bar and Grill have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Casa Bonita Mexican Bar and Grill 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 Casa Bonita Mexican Bar and Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Casa Bonita Mexican Bar and Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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