RIGO'S GRILL & CANTINA

Name: RIGO'S GRILL & CANTINA
Address: 8209 W BEAVER ST STE 200, JACKSONVILLE, FL, 32220, US
Rating: 61

8209 W BEAVER ST STE 200, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32220

License #2614337

🌮 Mexican/Latin ℹ️

61 Grade F / 100

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September 14, 2026 · 8 findings · 1 critical

Routine - Food

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RIGO'S GRILL & CANTINA in JACKSONVILLE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 61 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 8 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 14, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 49 total violations — 10 critical, 11 major, 28 minor.

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September 2, 2025

The latest inspection on September 14, 2026 shows 8 observation rows: 1 critical, 2 major, and 5 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[46-04-4] Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Back emergency exit where dry storage racks are has two latch-type locks from the inside that would prevent a person from quickly exiting in an emergency.
[16-23-4] Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Build up of lime scale observed in interior of dishmachine.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with clear liquid under bar counter. Manager identified cont as rubbing alcohol and labeled the bottle.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pan of beans and pan of mashed potatoes in the walk-in cooler with no date marked. Operator states both prepared on Friday(today is Monday) and operator added date mark to both products.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Chest reach-in freezer gasket on server line is soiled. Operator cleaned gasket during inspection. Levers that hold the containers on the shake machine have dried food debris. Employee cleaned shake machine during inspection.
[14-20-4] Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Ripped tin foil used as a shelf liner on bottom shelf of table nest to the stove. Employee replaced with new tin foil.
[22-41-4] 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 tested at 0ppm chlorine. Operator adjusted machine, reran the cycle and tested at 50ppm chlorine.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under the fryers and grill/stove are soiled. Portable fan mounted to wall at dishmachine has dust.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of right ice machine in server line soiled with mold-like substance. Owner cleaned during inspection.
[16-23-4] Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Interior of dishwasher has build up of lime scale.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On server line by ice machine, multiple glasses stacked before properly air drying.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under grill and fryers in kitchen soiled with food debris/grease. Also, multiple ceiling tiles in dining area stained.
[14-38-4] Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Multiple plastic containers above 3 compartment sink and next to back door have cracks/holes in corners near fill line.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above cook line soiled with grease debris.
[03D-01-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. On prep table, mashed potatoes (79F - Cooling @ 2 hours). Owner stated he got busy cooking orders. Owner put mashed potatoes in walk-in cooler to bring temperature down.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In stand up warmer next to walk-in cooler, green beans (130F - Hot Holding); fried chicken (129F - Hot Holding). Owner stated food has been in warmer for approximately 1 hour and returned food to stove to heat up. Rechecked green beans at 176F and fried chicken at 210F before returning food to warmer.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. On server line, nozzles to tea urns soiled with brown residue. Owner cleaned nozzles during inspection.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice in handwash sink in server line. Owner removed all ice from sink.
[53B-05-5] Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Only food handler employee employed during time of inspection training expired 2-12-2025.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tank in bar area.
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. White ice bucket stored near ice machine in server area. Bucket inverted.
[12B-12-5] Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee drink cup with no lid on shelf below prep table in kitchen near oven. Drink discarded.
[14-47-4] Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Handle for chest freezer is cracked on cook line. Shelf and legs are rusted for prep table near rear exit.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid. Dumpster outside of establishment. Lid closed.
[14-20-4] Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Foil cover shelf below prep table in kitchen near oven.
[12A-14-4] Employee coughed, sneezed, used a handkerchief or disposable tissue then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee on cook line coughed into crease of arm and immediately engaged in food preparation without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On salad buffet, ranch dressing 55F. Dressing placed into service approximately 30 minutes prior. Dressing moved to reach in cooler to cool.
[11-27-4] Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No written plan available. Inspector emailed Form 5030-104 (Clean Up Instructions for Vomitting/Diarrhea).
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of white reach in freezer next to walk in cooler.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In walk in cooler, mashed potatoes and gravy prepared two days prior not dated. Manager dated product.