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El Botanero Cantina

5745 Beney Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32207
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at El Botanero Cantina, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 8, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around eight violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Among Jacksonville restaurants, the typical score is 74; El Botanero Cantina is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 1, 2025
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. A couple, under triple sink, operator stated they are cleaners
41-17-4
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. Emailed one **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat
16-37-1
Intermediate - No hot water provided at handwash sink/three-compartment sink/mop sink when dishmachine is running. They had to close the water for the water heater because there is a leak, someone is coming to fix it **Warning**
27-08-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator placed some **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator placed some **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Box freezer, black one
14-36-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket in white box freezer and hand sink at bar
23-03-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Hole on wall in walk in cooler used fir dry storage, shows insulation
36-30-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women and unisex bathroom
32-04-4
45
Apr 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucet outside rear door
29-34-4
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. Emailed one **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Manager didn't answer the phone or texts, she has card on her **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
16-37-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Old one
50-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In refrigerator
14-69-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
35B-03-4
55
Apr 3, 2023
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
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 - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager is enrolled in future class with 360 Training and there is no other manager certified in the establishment **Warning**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink in kitchen and bare area
31B-02-4
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. Operator has no proof of food handler training for only two food handler employees employed in this establishment and hired over 60 days. Employee over the phone provided training certificate but was not present during inspection **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. Discussed and provided the Employee Health Reporting Agreement form during the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink in kitchen and bare area
31B-03-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Walk in beer cooler with exposed insulation on interior side of wall **Repeat Violation**
14-36-5
52
Oct 13, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Botanero Cantina last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Botanero Cantina on file is from Apr 8, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Botanero Cantina?

Across the inspection record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at El Botanero Cantina.

How does El Botanero Cantina compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

El Botanero Cantina most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has El Botanero Cantina's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at El Botanero Cantina have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Botanero Cantina means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is El Botanero Cantina inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Botanero Cantina is inspected around two times per year on average.

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