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CASA BONITA MEXICAN BAR AND GRILL

2777 UNIVERSITY BLVD W STE 32 · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32217

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 26, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3750165
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13788667
DBPR license2615447

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
8 High Priority5 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 8

#3High Priority03D-02-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Rice in deep stacked covered pans cooling overnight at 49-59F. See stop sale.

Stop Sale
#4High Priority01B-07-4

High Priority – Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed container of peeled garlic with mold like substance growth.

Stop Sale
#5High Priority01A-05-4

High Priority – Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Observed pupusas, cut cabbage at establishment purchased from supplier who makes items at home per person in charge. **Admin Complaint**

Admin ComplaintStop Sale
#6High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Pork frozen stored in direct contact with to go style bags. Also, tortillas stored in direct contact with to go style bags.

#7High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chorizo stored in pan over uncovered container of soup. Also in reach in freezer raw beef no longer commercially packaged stored over cheese. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8High Priority01B-24-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Salsa verde with date mark of 9/28. Salsa dated 10/16 in reach in cooler.

Stop Sale
#9High Priority01B-04-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed pupusas, cut cabbage at establishment purchased from supplier who makes items at home per person in charge.

Stop Sale
#10High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Rice in deep stacked covered pans cooling overnight at 49-59F. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin ComplaintStop Sale

Intermediate 5

#11Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags not marked with date last served.

#12Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed items stored in back hand wash sink by triple sink. Person in charge made accessible during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#13Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels missing from cook line hand wash sink, person in charge provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#14Intermediate53B-01-5

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. No proof of employee training for any food handling employees who have been working on site for 60+ days. **Warning**

Warning
#15Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beef made three days ago per person in charge not date marked. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 2

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups with no handles utilized as scoop in bulk dry goods.

#2Basic33-23-4

Basic – Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Dumpster and grease receptacle stored on ground. Also, trash on ground around dumpster with lid open.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 27, 2026 5:48 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
6 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.