TONY'S CANTINA MEXICAN GRILL
10131 SAN JOSE BLVD STE 12 · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32257
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
21 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 10
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Salsa made in house cooling in large 5 gallon container overnight per person in charge at 46-47F in walk in cooler.
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine at be testing at 0ppm. Person in charge will utilize back dishmachine until unit is repaired. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-02-8High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Observed three flying insects at bag in box storage closet in back kitchen. Observed three flying insects in back dishpit area. Observed two flying insects in bar area. Observed three flying insects in back hallway where triple sink in located. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk in cooler raw chorizo stored over raw bacon. Person in charge began rearranging. **Corrective Action Taken**
28-26-6High Priority – Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Observed water backing up from floor drain under sprayer at dishpit. Person in charge able to remove some of the water in the drain, mopped and sanitized floor area during inspection. Will call for service and not utilize sprayer until serviced. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-14-4High Priority – Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed six raw shell eggs in walk in cooler stored with broken shells. Also, observed one can of tomatoes with dent along seam.
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Salsa made in house cooling in large 5 gallon container overnight per person in charge at 46-47F in walk in cooler .
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Queso on line in warmer at 124-126F. Corn in steam table at 115F. Pork in warmer at 124F. Person in charge began reheating. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottles with cleaner per person in charge stored on shelf with and above single service items. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter added to mop sink with 4 connections missing vacuum breakers from non chemical bibbs.
Intermediate 4
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket stored in hand wash sink by ice machines. Observed knife block stored in kitchen hand wash sink. Items were removed. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4+ food handling employees on site with no CFM present.
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Flan made Friday per person in charge with no date mark. Also, chicken thawed in walk in cooler from walk in freezer not re date marked with thaw date.
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water not functioning at server line hand wash sink across from chip storage.
Basic 7
16-03-4Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Bar dishmachine with pink debris accumulated.
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. To go containers with no handles used as scoops in bulk dry goods, rice. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Multiple CO tanks in back kitchen unsecured. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Two ceiling tiles missing in back kitchen. Large amount of standing water on floor in back kitchen by dishpit and by cookline. Person in charge began cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken**
12B-02-4Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating at back kitchen prep table. Employee meal on plate at cutting board.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Containers of chips stored on floor in back kitchen. Also, cases of food stored on floor in walk in freezer.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda plates with mold like substance in server area.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 18, 2026 2:16 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.