Casa Maria Tequila Bar and Grill 2
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
43
Score
Going back to 2022, Casa Maria Tequila Bar and Grill 2 has 12 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 21, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near eight violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “interior of refrigerator or freezer” has been the most frequent reason, cited seven times.
By comparison, the average Jacksonville facility scores 74, putting Casa Maria Tequila Bar and Grill 2 on the weaker side. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Tub of queso in walk in cooler at 59°. (Overnight cooling temperatures). Stop sale issued.
03D-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Deep batch of Queso cooling in plastic container (59°. (Overnight cooling temperatures) . Walk in cooler.
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen Hand Wash Sink blocked by equipment/ garbage can. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Empty food container in kitchen Hand Wash Sink. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Missing cove molding in multiple areas in kitchen and Dish machine kine. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
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 - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup at walk in freezer door and by blower and racks. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. In use knives stored between prep equipment. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs over oven handles. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Loose / warped gasket insulation at walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-36-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing Hand Wash Sign at rear. Kitchen Hand Wash Sinks.
31B-04-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in base of cook line reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
43
Nov 5, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Tortillas in shopping bags. Cooler.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen Hand Wash Sink blocked by garbage can. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor by Dish machine not smooth easily cleanable. (Standing water ).
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Container of chips stored by Hand Wash Sink. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-36-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs over oven handle. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Soiled interior of oven.
22-08-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Prep line reach in cooler with torn/ loose gaskets. **Repeat Violation**
14-36-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service Togo containers stored on top shelf of rack not inverted. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in base of prep line cooler. By grill.
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Uncovered meat in kitchen reach in freezer.
08B-12-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Missing cove tiles under Dish machine and corner of wall. Kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee drink container in reach in freezer. Prep line cooler Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water by Dish machine line.
36-22-4
43
Aug 4, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 2 flies in dry goods **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Tray of sliced raw beef over box of tomatoes in walk in cooler. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 2 large pans of cooked pork at 55° , 50°. (Overnight temperatures). 1 large pan of cooked chicken 47°. (Overnight temps. ) 1/2 pan of cooked rice In Oven at 110° since last night. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 1/2 pan of cooked rice In Oven at 110 since last night. **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 2 large pans of cooked pork at 55° , 50°. (Overnight temperatures). 1 large pan of cooked chicken 47°. (Overnight temperatures). **Warning**
03D-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pans , utensils in Hand Wash Sink by walk in cooler.
31A-11-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Multiple. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Missing cove molding under Dish machine and by kitchen prepline wall.
36-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Soiled floors under equipment in kitchen and prep. Grease buildup on floor under cook line equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Condensation drip from ceiling of walk in cooler.
36-68-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup around door to walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Soiled interior of kitchen oven.
22-08-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Loose /warped insulation to walk in freezer door. Torn gaskets to Drawer Cooler at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-36-5
30
Jan 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle at wait-station. Degreaser. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen Hand Wash Sink blocked by garbage. Moved by manager.
31A-09-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop in soiled container. Cleaned by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between equipment. Cookline. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs over oven handle . Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Walk in freezer insulation wrapped. **Repeat Violation**
14-36-5
64
Aug 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: At callback :time needed to fix. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Torn, loose walk in freezer insulation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: At callback :time needed to fix. **Time Extended**
14-36-5
90
Aug 27, 2024
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Items in walk in cooler : Cooked chicken 50°, 49° , 49°, 50° , 48°, 50°. (Overnight temperatures). Cooked pork 47°, 47°, 50° .(overnight temperatures) **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - 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. Food service employee used broom then engaged in food service activities without washing hands. Manager intervened. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Food service employee touched face then handled food service equipment without washing hands. Manager intervened. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-25-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook handled raw pork then washed gloves then engaged in food preparation activity without change gloves. Manager intervened. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Items in walk in cooler : Cooked chicken 50°, 49° , 49°, 50° , 48°, 50°. (Overnight temperatures). Cooked pork 47°, 47°, 50° .(overnight temperatures) Container of cooked rice in oven at 112°. Since 11 am. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tub of Shredded lettuce at 60° in kitchen. Per Person In Charge , item placed about noon. Moved by manager to walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Container of cooked pork on top of oven at 94°. (Since about 11:30am.). Reheated to 180-185° by manger. Container of cooked rice in oven at 112°. Since 11 am. Stop sale issued. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked foods cooling while covered , deep portions , stacked pans. **Warning**
03D-15-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Multiple. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink container on prep table. Moved by manager . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions on floor kitchen Near wet floor. Moved by manager **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop in soiled scoop container. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-12-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives between equipment. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Torn, loose walk in freezer insulation. **Warning**
14-36-5
22
Jun 7, 2024
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server did not wash hands after handling soiled plates. Inspector intervened. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
23-24-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Walk in freezer insulation Loose.
14-36-5
74
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. No time mark on salsa placed about 2 pm. Marked by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical bottle . Marked by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocado not adequately washed before prep. Old labels still on. **Repeat Violation**
08B-39-4
74
Sep 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocado not adequately washed before prep. Old labels still on. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12:
08B-39-4
95
Jul 14, 2023
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water turned off at Hand wash sink kitchen.
27-16-4
Intermediate - 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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils stored on bar Hand wash sink. Moved by manager for cleaning.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of any employee training available **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - 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.
11-26-1
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
23-24-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled base of drawer cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocado not adequately washed before prep. Old labels still on.
08B-39-4
47
Dec 19, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Minor soiled floors. Dry goods.
36-73-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choke poster available.
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Minor Soiled Counters and shelves at frontline.
23-03-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Casa Maria Tequila Bar and Grill 2 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Casa Maria Tequila Bar and Grill 2 on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Casa Maria Tequila Bar and Grill 2?
Across the inspection record, “interior of refrigerator or freezer” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Casa Maria Tequila Bar and Grill 2.
How does Casa Maria Tequila Bar and Grill 2 compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Casa Maria Tequila Bar and Grill 2 most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Casa Maria Tequila Bar and Grill 2's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Casa Maria Tequila Bar and Grill 2 have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Casa Maria Tequila Bar and Grill 2 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 Maria Tequila Bar and Grill 2 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Casa Maria Tequila Bar and Grill 2 is inspected around four times per year on average.
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