Tequila's Town Mexican Restaurant
Last inspected: Dec 16, 2025
78
Score
Tequila's Town Mexican Restaurant has been inspected 12 times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 16, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 10 violations to closer to five violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Jacksonville average 74, so Tequila's Town Mexican Restaurant is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker needed on NON-CHEMICAL SIDE OF SPLITTER. Vacuum breaker needed on NON-CHEMICAL SIDE OF SPLITTER. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-16: Splitter still needed on non-chemical side of splitter **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Pisco Sour drink at the bar uses raw egg but no consumer advisory on drink menu **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-16: Still doesn't have **Admin Complaint**
02B-02-5
78
Dec 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
47
Aug 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
52
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Black beans 55-69f cooked beef 50-53f cooked previous day the 16th stored in walk in cooler overnight still not 41f **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: Cooked pork 50 stored over night in walk in cooler **Admin Complaint**
03D-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Black beans 55-69f cooked beef 50-53f **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: Cooked pork 50 stored over night in walk in cooler **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker needed at mop sink on NON-CHEMICAL SIDE OF SPLITTER **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Cooks in kitchen, manager states they have been here 2 months **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Manager showed form but states all names are old employees, emailed operator English and Spanish food reporting agreement forms **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear spray bottle with blue substance inside stored on chart near swinging door **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lids on steam table to cover various foods, and in walk in cooler over cooked pork **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: **Time Extended**
14-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Build up of ice on floor of walk in freezer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
43
Feb 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
21
Oct 15, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in reach in cooler no date **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-15: Still no date marking **Time Extended**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Heriberto Jimenez expired 7-8-24 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-15: **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No employee training for cooks in kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-15: **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-15: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. 2 door flip top cooler on line pooling water at bottom of cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-15: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on fryer door handle on cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-15: **Time Extended**
10-20-4
64
Oct 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Empanada chicken, cheese and beef in reach in cooler with 9-27-24 date on them today is 10-14. **Warning**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes 50f pico 45f shredded lettuce 55f empanadas 59f milk 59f sour cream 51f Flip top reach in cooler in kitchen **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in reach in cooler no date **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Heriberto Jimenez expired 7-8-24 **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No employee training for cooks in kitchen **Warning**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Green substance in a clear spray bottle hanging on rack for clean glass near bar **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in cooked rice on steam table used as a scooper **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal head phones store next to tortillas on prep table **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on fryer door handle on cook line **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Bar spoons and whisk stored in sanitizer water at bar **Warning**
10-18-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers soiled **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. 2 door flip top cooler on line pooling water at bottom of cooler **Warning**
29-49-6
35
Jul 16, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
45
May 17, 2024
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 19 violations
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. Observed dishwasher handle dirty dishes, then move to handling clean dishes without hand wash. Person in charge spoke to employee. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Person in charge unable to provide proof of parasite destruction for shrimp served raw in ceviche. Called supplier during inspection and received parasite letter. **Corrected On-Site**
01D-01-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In drawers at cookline, raw chicken stored over chorizo.
08A-20-5
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray hose at right side dishmachine lower than flood plain.
29-37-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At server guacamole station Prepped tomatoes (62-64F) Cold Holding. Person in charge states has been out for more than 4 hours.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At server guacamole station Prepped tomatoes (62-64F) Cold Holding. Person in charge states has been out for more than 4 hours. Recommend holding on time or with higher level of ice. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corn on line at 97F. Person in charge states keep out for portions of equites. Recommended holding on time or hot. Person in charge began reheating. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Under specialty drinks, Pasco sour made with raw egg with no disclosure. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Person in charge unable to provide proof of training for some employees during inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed several spray bottles containing chemicals unlabeled. Person in charge began labeling. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Establishment advertised a specific fish on the menu/menu board but served another type of fish. Establishment indicates "cherna" in multiple locations on menu. When asked what fish is served person in charge provided invoice for pangasius. Cherna is vernacular name for grouper per Seafood List. **Admin Complaint**
52-04-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice in hand wash sink in kitchen, lid stored in back hand wash sink. Items were removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored between wall and table at server station. Also, tong hanging from fryers. **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed mold like substance on ceiling in womens and leaking onto floor.
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cups at server station wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of food stored on floor in walk in freezer. Also, plastic containers of margarita mix stored on floor in office.
08B-38-4
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Lava bowls used in direct contact with food not smooth or easily cleanable.
14-13-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer with ice buildup.
14-69-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak at hand wash sink at pipe underneath on left side of cookline.
29-11-4
15
Dec 11, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
22
Jan 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Stop sale issued on one package of tuna not removed from reduced oxygen package before thawing.
01B-03-5
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. No written plan for cleanup of bodily functions. Emailed written plan for operator to print and file.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink near rear door blocked by large containers of chips stacked in front of hand wash sink in a manner that does not allow access to the sink without moving the container. Employee moved container and restored access to hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink by rear door and no paper towels at hand wash sink by office. Manager supplied towels **Corrected On-Site**
31B-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. No proof of employees have been informed of responsibilities to report Heath issues. Emailed employee agreement for operator to print and have employees sign.
11-26-1
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Commercially processed tuna on cook line thawed in reduced oxygen packaging state. Discussed with manager who translated to employees.
06-09-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Full and opened cases of frozen sausage with commercially packaged sausage siting on walk in freezer floor. Employee properly stored **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Long handled metal spoon for stirring frozen drinks stored in standing water 67F. Bartender removed water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand wash sink on end of cook line near walk in cooler has slow draining basin.
29-20-5
47
Sep 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tequila's Town Mexican Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tequila's Town Mexican Restaurant on file is from Dec 16, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tequila's Town Mexican Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tequila's Town Mexican Restaurant.
How does Tequila's Town Mexican Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Tequila's Town Mexican Restaurant most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Tequila's Town Mexican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Tequila's Town Mexican Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tequila's Town Mexican Restaurant 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 Tequila's Town Mexican Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tequila's Town Mexican Restaurant is inspected around four times per year on average.
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