Cruz Mexican Grille
Last inspected: Dec 10, 2025
58
Score
Going back to 2023, Cruz Mexican Grille has seven inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 10, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around nine violations lately compared to roughly five violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
That's lower than the typical Jacksonville restaurant, which scores around 74. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 10, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink. Operator had soap stored under triple sink and replenished soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored on shelf below food pick up window. Operator labeled spray bottle of window cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on flip top reach-in cooler and portable cutting board next to grill soiled/ stained. Observed nozzles on juice machine soiled. Operator stated the machine no longer works and he plans to discard it. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink being used to store large bucket. Operator removed bucket from hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Observed no decal displayed on MFDV. Operator unable to locate decal. **Repeat Violation**
50-03-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Observed no license # affixed on exterior of MFDV. **Repeat Violation**
50-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on flip top reach-in cooler and on cooler across from entry door soiled. Also, observed side exterior of reach-in cooler next to grill has an accumulation of grease build up. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
58
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. mozzarella cheese (46F - Cold Holding)in reach-in cooler across from stove. Operator stated he had cheese,out briefly but truck is very warm. Operator removed mozzarella cheese and placed in nearby reach-in cooler to chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken and raw beef that are marinating, stored in same pan in reach-in cooler next to stove. Discussed with operator. Operator placed raw meats in separate pans. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-24-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink used to store blender. Operator removed blender from hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink. Operator replenished soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from stove heavily soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Floors/ walls ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walls behind,grill and stove heavily soiled. Also, floor under grill has build up of grease.
36-73-4
Basic - Food being prepared on a grill outside that has no cover. Door opened on smoker with chicken and pork in smoker cooking. Operator closed door on smoker. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-41-4
Basic - Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Dry food stored in back of truck that has gap in wall that daylight comes through. Area is not fully enclosed. **Repeat Violation**
08B-43-4
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Decal not displayed on MFDV. Operator stated he hasn't received decal yet, it might be at another address he has on file. He will check, otherwise will call 850-487-1395 to inquire. **Repeat Violation**
50-03-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. License number not affixed to exterior of MFDV? **Repeat Violation**
50-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of equipment soiled. Also, multiple filters in hood above grill and fryers soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach in cabinet under triple sink. Operator cleaned it up and discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
39
Apr 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Raw shrimp and raw fish stored over bottled beverages in reach-in cooler next to triple sink. Operator removed raw fish and shrimp to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-11-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on flip top reach-in cooler near entry door soiled/ stained. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. No license number affixed to MFDV. **Repeat Violation**
50-04-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Handle of spatula at grill in poor condition. Handle taped up.
14-12-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Pan without handle used to dispense rice. Operator removed pan from rice.
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Canned goods and dry foods stored in back of truck that has flaps that do not fully seal when closed.
08B-43-4
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. No license decal displayed on MFDv. **Repeat Violation**
50-03-4
61
Nov 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
50
Apr 27, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Employee spilled waste water from large pot when pouring into additional waste water tank. Operator cleaned up spilled wastewater during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
28-13-5
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee went outside food truck and then came back in without washing hands before putting on gloves and starting to cook. Discussed with operator.
12A-16-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed three flying insects near triple sink.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink. Operator replenished soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from stove heavily soiled/ stained.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. MFDV has portable waste tank in addition to waste tank on MFDV and disposing waste with large pot from clean out into additional tank to take to commissary. Discussed with operator about properly disposing of liquid waste.
28-09-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink. Operator replenished paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. License number not displayed on exterior of MFDV.
50-04-4
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Operator unable to locate decal that was mailed to him.
50-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak at pipe on tripe sink. Operator tightened pipe to stop leak.
29-11-4
37
Feb 21, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Sep 21, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cruz Mexican Grille last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cruz Mexican Grille on file is from Dec 10, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cruz Mexican Grille?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Cruz Mexican Grille.
How does Cruz Mexican Grille compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Cruz Mexican Grille most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Cruz Mexican Grille's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Cruz Mexican Grille have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cruz Mexican Grille 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 Cruz Mexican Grille inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cruz Mexican Grille is inspected around three times per year on average.
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