Champions Mexican Sports Bar
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
64
Score
Going back to 2022, Champions Mexican Sports Bar has nine inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Jan 29, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Compared to other Jacksonville restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of WD 40 stored on in use bag in box soda. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle at bar with debris buildup. Person in charge began cleaning. Also, edge of deflector plate closest to ice at ice machine with debris buildup. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups at server area wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor at ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods filters with grease accumulation. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water observed in bottom of make line reach in cooler, in reach in cooler in bar.
29-49-6
64
Aug 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In walk in cooler raw shell eggs stored over bag of carrots. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In top drawer of right side cookline shrimp and chorizo at 46F. Person in charge states drawer was open. Person in charge moved to walk in freezer to rapidly chill. Retemped by end of inspection at 43F or below. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Nozzle for margarita mix with mold like substance buildup on interior. Person in charge began cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
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. One employee with training expired 8.7.25.
53B-14-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Left side hood filters with grease buildup.
23-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor by ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cups at several line wet nesting. Person in charge removed to reclean. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Waste line not attached at bar soda gun. Person in charge attached. **Corrected On-Site**
29-17-4
50
Mar 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw fish open package stored over open package of mozzarella sticks. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 5 cans of marinara with rust along seams. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinse item in several hand wash sink. Person in charge spoke to employee. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at cook line hand wash sink. Also, missing hand soap at bar. Person in charge provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Water standing on floor at pipe not in drain at ice machine. Person in charge moved to drain. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-22-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Several items in walk in cooler uncovered. Person in charge covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing in prep sink. Person in charge submerged and added running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
52
Dec 4, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
41
Mar 11, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker at mop sink in disrepair/ missing. Operator added vacuum breaker to mop sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored next to triple sink. Operator labeled spray bottle of sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in bar area used to dump ice. Operator melted ice from hand wash sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk-in-cooler soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cut avocados in top of flip top reach-in cooler on cookline not washed prior to cutting. Sticker still adhered to avocados.
08B-39-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked cups on storage counter at front service line unable to properly air dry **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
61
Mar 24, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored next to bag of wrapped straws on shelf in front service area. Also, spray bottle containing toxic substance stored next to sealed basket liners for chips in bar area. Operator removed both spray bottles of cleaner and deodorizer to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing from threaded hose bibb in front of ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Triple Sink (Chlorine >200ppm) at bar. Operator added more water to dilute sanitizer. Retested at 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over ready to eat sausage in walk-in-cooler. Operator removed eggs to properly store **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at reach-in cooler on cook line soiled/ stained. Also, soda gun in bar area soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
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. Operator unable to provide proof that employees are informed of reporting symptoms related to food borne illnesses to person in charge. Distributed health form to operator during this inspection
11-26-1
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on handle of oven. Operator removed tongs to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy ice build up in walk in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked cups on counter next to soda machine at front service line unable to properly air dry
24-08-4
39
Dec 22, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing at hose bib by ice machine.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards at flip top reach in cooler, at food warmer and at prep sink have stains.
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk in cooler door is soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed 2 gaps from hood filters.
14-42-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Champions Mexican Sports Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Champions Mexican Sports Bar on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Champions Mexican Sports Bar?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Champions Mexican Sports Bar.
How does Champions Mexican Sports Bar compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Champions Mexican Sports Bar most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Champions Mexican Sports Bar's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Champions Mexican Sports Bar have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Champions Mexican Sports Bar means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Champions Mexican Sports Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Champions Mexican Sports Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.
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