SAN JOSE MEXICAN GRILL

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In stand up reach in freezer across from dish area, plastic tub of raw chicken wrapped in plastic over tub of open package of raw fish. Operator had employee removed chicken to store properly. Also, in walk-in cooler raw shelled eggs stored on top of queso cheese blocks. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In reach in cooler on cook line, container of house made salsa date marked 4/22/26. Not used within 7 days. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In oven on cook line, rice (120F - Hot Holding). Employee stated he reheated 1 hour prior. Employee put rice on stove top. Retemped after 15 minutes at 167F. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. In dish area, pans stacked before properly air drying.

Basic - Floor, wall and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cook line soiled with food debris. Also, wall behind cook line soiled with grease build up. Also, ceiling vents in men's and women's restroom soiled with dust build up. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. In dining room multiple containers of fry oil on floor. Operator moved. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets on reach in cooler/reach in freezer soiled/torn. Also, hood filters above cook line soiled with grease. Also, fan covers in walk-in cooler soiled with dust build up. Also, around soda nozzles on drink machine at server station and bar soiled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in freezer with raw chicken soiled with chicken residue.

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor in walk-in cooler unsealed. Also, parts of cook line floor paint chipping. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw Chicken stored over Raw beef, chicken was no longer commercially packaged. Operator removed raw chicken to properly store. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed One container of House made salsa date marked 10/07/25 not used within the 7 days of preparation see stop sale.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed whisk held together with tape, which had old food stuck on whisk. Also, Cutting board on reach in cooler across from grill soiled

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining non food contact shelves near kitchen swinging doors.

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee lunches stored in reach in cooler on front line in kitchen area. Operator took food placed it in a bin and labeled it for employees only and then placed items on its own shelf in walk in cooler . Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed Whisk in large mixer taped together.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor under fryer is heavily soiled with grease.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of oil found on floor in kitchen area. Also, container of Black beans stored on floor in kitchen area. Manager picked up all bins and stored them on the table In kitchen area. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket on walk-in cooler soiled with debris.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Multiple meats stored in prep sink thawing without running water. Operator removed meats. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed floor in walk-in cooler unsealed. Also, parts of floor on cook line chipped paint. Repeat Violation

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of Sugar on shelf by reach in freezer in kitchen area not labeled. Operator labeled sugar. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In server station near pass through window, queso dip 108F. Queso dip reheated approximately one (1) hour prior. Queso dip removed to be reheated. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Server rinsed off hands in bar triple sink. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two (2) employee training records are expired.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing chemical cleaner stored under hand washing sink in server station is not labeled. Manager labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard lining dry food storage shelf near cook line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. One (1) ceiling tile in middle of kitchen is not sealed. Manager states he will get correct type that is sealed. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Blue ice buckets near ice machine in bar.

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In reach in cooler across from bar in dining area, employee food items stored with items served to public. Employee items moved to bottom shelf to segregate. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Tamale reach in freezer near bar has ice build up.

Basic - Stored food not covered. In bar, bowl of limes not covered.

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor in kitchen is peeling. Manager states in process of getting information on what type of paint/flooring is needed. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Gray trash can used for storage of tortilla chips in kitchen. Gray plastic shopping bags used for storage of peppers in reach in freezer in front server area. Manager states items will be moved and stored correctly. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In white stand up reach in freezer by cook line, raw chicken in ziplock bags stored with opened bag of ready to eat mixed vegetables. Items moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line, two (2) pans of raw beef 53F. Both pans overfilled and placed into service approximately 15 minutes prior. Pans moved to reach in cooler to cool. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Multiple cleaning bottles stored with margarita mixers on shelf in back mop sink area. Items moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of white stand up reach in freezer in kitchen near dish area. Ice deflectors for both ice machines in bar area. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - 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/ At beginning of inspection, no certified food manager present with five (5) employees working. Certified food manager arrived during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. One food handler certificate had a five (5) year expiration date. Date corrected. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing chemical bleach cleaner stored in dish area. Bottle removed to be labeled. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard boxes lining shelf above make line where microwave ovens are placed.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee black purse stored with to go items in front service area. Purse moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under refrigeration equipment in kitchen. Floor under racks in kitchen. Floor in bar area. Ceiling tiles/vent covers in kitchen.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of oil on floor near cook line. Container of onions in walk in cooler. Container of tortilla chips in service area. All items moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Exterior of small chest freezer in kitchen is rusted.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Small shelf in triple sink area (white plastic).

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Multiple cases of single use items stored on floor in dining area by restrooms. Items moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Multiple areas of floor in kitchen and walk in cooler.

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Ice hot stored over prep area, moved Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice 122f stored in oven, turned on oven to reheat then keep warm. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at bar

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink in kitchen near swinging door

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 4 out of five expired

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink stored on top of box of foil paper Personal drink in coffee station Moved to designated drink area Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Both reach in freezer build up of ice

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Ribs and ground beef thawing in prep sink at room temperature

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken Pattie's60f stored over lettuce, moved to under cooler. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone stored over line cooler,

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Pot of cheese stored on floor, moved Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at bar area, manager cleaned Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in rice, moved Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Covers on fans In walk

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drinks over cheese, Moved Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In Ice bin upfront, moved Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf in walk in cooler

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked pork on stove top 102f, moved to reheat Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Upper area of ice machine

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handsink In Kitchen near swinging doors with thawing chicken in sink, moved Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink over Queso dip. Moved Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone stored over cooler line, moved Corrected On-Site

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing at room temperature in handsink, moved Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Upper area of ice machine inside

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Salsa in glass cooler up front made on site no date marking, no other container marked

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Rome and Risco

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys, money and other personal items on prep table near swinging doors for kitchen, moved Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. 2 Container of Margarita mix on floor

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Ice buckets stored on floor in bar area

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. On top of ice machine. Sent to wash Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Flan stored and in service for use at the 8th day

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. 10 cups of flan dated 7-1-21 Today is 7-8-21

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw shrimp 50°-73° in reach in cooler, operator states took it from walk in to reach in.. placed in freezer to cool down. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink near dishwasher blocked by trash can, moved Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear spray bottle with yellow substance near tortilla holding station., send to label Corrected On-Site

Basic - Fan covers soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Walk in cooler

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Handle for ice scooper in large ice machine in bar area, employee can and adjusted Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on 3 door flip top cooler