The G.O.A.T. Tapas and Bar
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
74
Score
The G.O.A.T. Tapas and Bar has been inspected nine times since 2023. The most recent visit was on Mar 24, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled”, showing up two times.
Compared to the broader Jacksonville restaurant scene, this is about average. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Observed in walk in cooler House made Queso dated 3-9-2026, Refried beans dated 3-9-2026,House made Pablo Ranch dated 3-2-2026, House made Chipotle Aioli made with fresh garlic dated 3-12-2026. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-24: Observed in walk in cooler House made Salsa verde dated 3-15-2026. See stop sale. **Admin Complaint**
01B-28-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed total of 13 flying insects. 7 flying insects in dry storage room adjacent to kitchen. 2 flying insects in bar area. 2 flying insects on server line near entrance to cook line. 2 flying insects near chemical dish machine. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-24: Observed 1 flying insect near entrance to rest rooms. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
74
Mar 19, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed total of 13 flying insects. 7 flying insects in dry storage room adjacent to kitchen. 2 flying insects in bar area. 2 flying insects on server line near entrance to cook line. 2 flying insects near chemical dish machine. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Observed in walk in cooler House made Queso dated 3-9-2026, Refried beans dated 3-9-2026,House made Pablo Ranch dated 3-2-2026, House made Chipotle Aioli made with fresh garlic dated 3-12-2026. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-28-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee hand sink in bar area used as dump sink. Manager removed strainer from sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing Fragrance solution without label. Employee placed label on bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on table next to chemical dish machine. Employee removed and stored properly . Observed employee drink stored on prep table at entrance of kitchen. Employee removed and stored properly . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filters soiled with grease over grill area.
23-03-4
55
Dec 8, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 6, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 flying insect in bar area.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed on cook line in reach in cooler Commercially processed snapper bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale
01B-13-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle containing sanitizer stored on top of ice machine at soda station. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing sanitizer solution without label. Manager placed label on spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
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. Observed establishment without proof employee food training . **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. Observed establishment with employee health agreement forms. Inspector will send copy of Employee health agreement form. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drink on prep table at entrance of kitchen. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
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. Observed on cook line in reach in cooler Commercially processed snapper bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale
06-09-1
43
Apr 17, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield damaged on cook line.
38-01-4
95
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 flying insects near mop sink.
35A-02-6
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/ Observed one certified food manager expired 11-14-2023.
53A-03-7
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled. Observed bar cooler and reach in cooler near bar gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mops not stored to dry. Employee placed mops to dry properly. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in-use tongs stored on oven handle on cook line. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling air vents dusty in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled near ice chute of unit. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
61
Jun 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents and tiles in kitchen dusty.
36-34-5
90
Jun 15, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
58
Jan 27, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. fennel puree (123F) in small steam table on cook line. Chef stated food was reheated a few minutes ago and placed in steam table to hold hot. Chef reheated puree over 165F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 52F in main flip top cooler on cook line. Chef stated butter was placed in cooler from walk in cooler approximately an hour ago. Butter stacked to high. Chef voluntarily discarded butter. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw steak stored over french fries in stand alone reach in freezer located near managers office. Not all products commercially packaged. Chef properly stored and separated food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Some mussel tags not marked with last date. Reviewed policy with manager
01C-03-4
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. Opened bottle of milk in drink station not date marked. Manager stated milk was opened on Saturday. Manager date marked milk. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Establishment missing mussel tags for October and November. Reviewed policy with manager.
01C-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Manager does not have peroxide sanitizer solution test strips to test sanitizer buckets. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Jorge U food handler certificate from efoodtrainer. Efoodtrainer is not an approved provided.
53B-03-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cook line main cooler have torn gaskets.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven door handles on cook line. Employee properly stored tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Uncovered container of cooked pork stored in walk in cooler. Chef placed lid on container. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The G.O.A.T. Tapas and Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The G.O.A.T. Tapas and Bar on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The G.O.A.T. Tapas and Bar?
Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The G.O.A.T. Tapas and Bar.
How does The G.O.A.T. Tapas and Bar compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
The G.O.A.T. Tapas and Bar most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has The G.O.A.T. Tapas and Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The G.O.A.T. Tapas and Bar have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The G.O.A.T. Tapas and 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 The G.O.A.T. Tapas and Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The G.O.A.T. Tapas and Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.
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