Tequilas D' Oro Mexican Restaurant in Jacksonville
9753 Deer Lake Ct, Jacksonville, FL 32246
Tequilas D' Oro Mexican Restaurant in Jacksonville has operated at the same location under two names since 2017, accumulating 252 violations across 28 inspections, averaging 9 per visit. Fire inspections documented propane tanks stored inside the building under both operators between 2017 and 2022, a hazard that persisted across ownership changes. The facility faced one disciplinary action totaling $320 in fines. Recent enforcement shows repeated callback inspections from February through November 2025, with a major spike in November 2025 revealing 38 violations, including 16 high-priority violations, followed by continued non-compliance through January 2026.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Last inspected DBPR: January 27, 2026
Tequilas D' Oro Mexican Restaurant in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages
This Facility
9
violations / inspection
9 violations per inspection
Duval County Avg
6.25
violations / inspection
6.25 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Duval County Avg
0.23
closures / facility
0.23 county average
Tequilas D' Oro Mexican Restaurant in Jacksonville: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $320.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2014050631 | $320.00 | Oct 28, 2014 | Miami (Doral) |
Tequilas D' Oro Mexican Restaurant in Jacksonville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (6)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
Exit door blocked with service cart in dining area. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Administrative complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only.
Operator has 6 propane tanks larger than 2.7 lb stored inside building in other dining room area unoccupied **Repeat Violation**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. A couple by bar
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 3 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Call Back - Complied
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only.
Propane tank stored under counter at main bar area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2017-11-22: Still the same. **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only.
Propane tank stored under counter at main bar area. **Repeat Violation**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only.
Propane tank stored at bar under counter. Person in charge removed propane tank from establishment. **Corrected On-Site**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Tequilas D' Oro Mexican Restaurant in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 7 inspections31 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 19 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— 4 inspections9 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections21 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection15 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections20 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections20 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections24 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Tequilas D' Oro Mexican Restaurant in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Tequilas D' Oro Mexican Restaurant in Jacksonville last inspected?
- Tequilas D' Oro Mexican Restaurant in Jacksonville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 27, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Tequilas D' Oro Mexican Restaurant in Jacksonville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Tequilas D' Oro Mexican Restaurant in Jacksonville are: Proper sewage disposal, Clean multi-use utensils, Management awareness.
- How many health inspections has Tequilas D' Oro Mexican Restaurant in Jacksonville had?
- Tequilas D' Oro Mexican Restaurant in Jacksonville has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Tequilas D' Oro Mexican Restaurant in Jacksonville find?
- Tequilas D' Oro Mexican Restaurant in Jacksonville was most recently inspected on January 27, 2026 with 3 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Tequilas D' Oro Mexican Restaurant in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
- No, Tequilas D' Oro Mexican Restaurant in Jacksonville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?
- Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.
- Has Tequilas D' Oro Mexican Restaurant in Jacksonville had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Tequilas D' Oro Mexican Restaurant in Jacksonville has 6 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Tequilas D' Oro Mexican Restaurant in Jacksonville faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Tequilas D' Oro Mexican Restaurant in Jacksonville has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $320.00 in fines.
- How much has Tequilas D' Oro Mexican Restaurant in Jacksonville been fined?
- Tequilas D' Oro Mexican Restaurant in Jacksonville has been fined a total of $320.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Tequilas D' Oro Mexican Restaurant in Jacksonville operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Greek Yamas Cuisine Restaurant (2017-2022).
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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