Casa Maria Tequila Bar & Grill
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
47
Score
Inspectors have visited Casa Maria Tequila Bar & Grill nine times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 20, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to seven violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “stored food not covered”, showing up five times.
Restaurants in Jacksonville average 74, so Casa Maria Tequila Bar & Grill trails the local norm. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 2 pans of cooked pork (48-51F - Cooling); 1 pan cooked chicken (47-63F - Cooling), both pans stored in deep metal pan from over night that was prep yesterday with no additional preparation done today as per employee. Cooked pork pans were covered with a lid. Stop sale issued for all items
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 2 pans of cooked pork (48-51F - Cooling); 1 pan cooked chicken (47-63F - Cooling), both pans stored in deep metal pan from over night that was prep yesterday with no additional preparation done today as per employee. Cooked pork pans were covered with a lid. Stop sale issued for all items
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. 2 pans of cooked pork (48-51F - Cooling); 1 pan cooked chicken (47-63F - Cooling), both pans stored in deep metal pan from over night that was prep yesterday with no additional preparation done today as per employee. Cooked pork pans were covered with a lid. Stop sale issued for all items
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pan stored in hand wash sink at wait station. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back kitchen door with gasp showing day light
35B-01-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven with black build up **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Old food on clean stored equipment at dry equipment rack
16-48-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand wash sink on front cook line with slow drain. Manager unclogging **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
29-20-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Pan of food in walk in cooler not covered
08B-12-5
47
Aug 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw prep beef stored over prep open pan of cooked chicken on shelf in walk in cooler. Employee properly stored **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - 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/ Manager Katherine Herrera with expired manager certification on 8-7-25
53A-03-7
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup stored in salsa in flip top reach in cooler. Employee discarded **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table next to food
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in front of cook line reach in cooler flip top station
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Crack floor tiles in kitchen area
36-17-5
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. 1 hood filer missing in back kitchen area over stove
14-42-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior oven with black buildup
22-08-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. At hand wash sink on front cook line
29-20-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Sugar at dry storage shelf not covered. Employee covered
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef stored thawing in prep sink at 43F with no running water. Employee turn on water **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
50
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator unable to locate sanitizer test strips for using chlorine to sanitize
16-37-1
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing bracelet while preparing food
13-07-4
86
Sep 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw prep bacon and raw prep shrimp stored over pan of prep churros in glass double door reach in cooler. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server handling soiled dishes and then scooping tortilla chips without washing hands
12A-02-4
Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Observed server with fake nails at wait station scoping ice and not wearing gloves
13-06-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Some floor tiles in kitchen area are crack
36-17-5
64
Jan 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hose stored in hand wash sink in back kitchen area. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean stored plates at wait station stored overnight not inverted
24-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee bottled drink stored on top of make table cutting board. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of fry oil stored on floor on cook line **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tong stored on oven door handle on cook line **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label on clean equipments at equipments storage rack. Manager removed label **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Sauce uncovered in walk in cooler on shelf
08B-12-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door handle on deep white reach in freezer in disrepair
14-11-5
64
Sep 26, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Frozen raw beef stored over ice cream bin in upright reach in freezer in kitchen area. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bleach and cleaning chemicals stored under prep table on cook line next to rice bin. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
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. Provided operator with Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events handout **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink near cook line is removed. Observed area blocked with black utility cart and pipe for hand wash sink on wall. Reviewed with manager that sink will need to be place back **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensil stored at bar hand wash sink. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink next to mop sink area. Manager provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Employee training certificate missing date of birth and training certificate number. Manager corrected and put information on training certificate **Corrected On-Site**
53B-10-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink next to mop sink with pipe leaking water underneath
29-11-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. At back dry food storage area next to manager office
36-36-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored next to tortilla shells in dry storage area
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food stored in glass reach in cooler in kitchen with public food.
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee clothing stored on soda bib box at wait station area and next to to go containers. Employee removed **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of food stored on floor in walk in cooler. Jug oil stored on floor in dry storage area
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven door
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Ladle stored inside cut tomatoes bin touching food in walk in cooler. Manager properly stored **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label on clean pan on clean equipments storage rack in kitchen
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of to go containers stored on floor in dry storage area
25-05-4
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Nov 7, 2022
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Prep single container of flan stored in glass double door upright reach in cooler with date mark 10-27-22. Employee stated it's correct date. Stop sale issued **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Prep single container of flan stored in glass double door upright reach in cooler with date mark 10-27-22. Employee stated it's correct date. Stop sale issued **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked chicken (52-56F - Cooling), stored in full size deep metal pan with lid on shelf in walk in cooler and items was prepared yesterday as per emplaned prep date sticker and stored overnight night with no additional preparation this morning. Stop sale issued. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cans of stainless steel cleaner stored on prep table next to soda bib. Employee properly stored **Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked chicken (52-56F - Cooling), stored in full size deep metal pan with lid on shelf in walk in cooler and items was prepared yesterday as per emplaned prep date sticker and stored overnight night with no additional preparation this morning. Stop sale issued. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03D-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked chicken (52-56F - Cooling), stored in full size deep metal pan with lid on shelf in walk in cooler and items was prepared yesterday as per emplaned prep date sticker and stored overnight night with no additional preparation this morning. Stop sale issued.
03D-15-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator has old license displayed for June 1, 2022.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on prep table in back kitchen while preparing food. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Towel stored under cutting board during food prep in kitchen area. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Sauces in walk in cooler uncovered **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef stored in prep sink thawing with no running water. Employee place in reach in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
33
Aug 16, 2022
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator license expired June 1, 2022. Operator paid license during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-2
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Shredded queso fresco stored in walk in cooler in bus tub with date marked sticker showing 8-8-22. Validated with employee and manager on date of preparation. Stop sale issued.
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Shredded queso fresco stored in walk in cooler in bus tub with date marked sticker showing 8-8-22. Validated with employee and manager on date of preparation. Stop sale issued.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Homemade queso (44-49F - Cooling), stored in metal pan on second shelf of walk in cooler. Prepare yesterday and stored overnight and has not left walk in cooler as per employee and manager. Stop sale issued.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Homemade queso (44-49F - Cooling), stored in metal pan on second shelf of walk in cooler. Prepare yesterday and stored overnight and has not left walk in cooler as per employee and manager. Stop sale issued.
03D-02-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean plates stored overnight not inverted on dry equipments racks
24-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup with no lid stored on back kitchen prep table next to food preparation. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and Bluetooth speaker stored on back kitchen prep table next to food preparation. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label on clean bus tub under prep table
16-46-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Sauces not covered in walk in cooler. Employee covered **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Casa Maria Tequila Bar & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Casa Maria Tequila Bar & Grill on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Casa Maria Tequila Bar & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “stored food not covered” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Casa Maria Tequila Bar & Grill.
How does Casa Maria Tequila Bar & Grill compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Casa Maria Tequila Bar & Grill most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Casa Maria Tequila Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Casa Maria Tequila Bar & Grill have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Casa Maria Tequila Bar & 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 Maria Tequila Bar & Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Casa Maria Tequila Bar & Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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