Tony's Cantina Mexican Grill in Jacksonville

Last inspected:

10131 San Jose Blvd Ste 12, Jacksonville, FL 32257
Overview

Tony's Cantina Mexican Grill in Jacksonville has been inspected 24 times on record, accumulating 161 violations—an average of 6.7 violations per inspection, nearly 30% above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations appear consistently across inspections, with employee health policy violations cited in at least 4 separate inspections; shell stock handling violations in at least 4 inspections; and chemical storage violations in at least 3 inspections. The facility has not been emergency-closed. A significant compliance failure occurred on July 8, 2025, when an inspector documented 39 violations including high-priority findings for management awareness, food condition, shell stock requirements, parasite destruction, time-as-control, and allergen awareness, resulting in an administrative complaint recommendation. Two follow-up inspections in February and March 2025 showed no violations, but the facility relapsed dramatically with 33 violations on November 10, 2025, including two separate high-priority employee health policy violations and shell stock requirement violations. The most recent inspection on November 10, 2025 was completed with no further action, though the violation count signals ongoing systemic management issues.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

24Inspections
161Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Tony's Cantina Mexican Grill in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages

This Facility 6.7 violations / inspection 6.7 violations per inspection
Duval County Avg 6.26 violations / inspection 6.26 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Duval County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

Tony's Cantina Mexican Grill in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)

— 4 inspections24 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 4 inspections19 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 4 inspections26 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 4 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections16 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

Tony's Cantina Mexican Grill in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tony's Cantina Mexican Grill in Jacksonville last inspected?
Tony's Cantina Mexican Grill in Jacksonville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on November 10, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Tony's Cantina Mexican Grill in Jacksonville?
The most frequently cited violations at Tony's Cantina Mexican Grill in Jacksonville are: Employee health reporting, Consumer advisory, Proper sewage disposal.
How many health inspections has Tony's Cantina Mexican Grill in Jacksonville had?
Tony's Cantina Mexican Grill in Jacksonville has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Tony's Cantina Mexican Grill in Jacksonville find?
Tony's Cantina Mexican Grill in Jacksonville was most recently inspected on November 10, 2025 with 15 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Tony's Cantina Mexican Grill in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
No, Tony's Cantina Mexican Grill in Jacksonville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.

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