Winter Garden, Orange County

SAN JOSE'S ORIGINAL MEXICAN RESTAURANT

16112 MARSH RD UNIT 410, Winter Garden, FL 34787

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
2 High Priority
Jun 1, 2026
City
Winter Garden
County
Orange
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jun 1, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 5

35A-02-7

Detail 24601924

High Priority - One Live, small flying insect found in kitchen.

03A-02-5

Detail 24601926

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Salsa,47 f held less than four hours.Operator iced.After .5 hour, 43 f. Corrected On-Site

03D-15-4

Detail 24601923

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection.Flan and lettuce are covered while cooling. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

35B-02-4

Detail 24601925

Basic - Insect control device installed over area where the clean dishes come out from the dishmachine.

23-03-4

Detail 24601927

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters are soiled. Vents are soiled to the entrance of the kitchen.

Nov 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 24194975

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Raw shell eggs stored next to dressing in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

03D-15-4

Detail 24194972

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection.Salsa is covered while cooling.

22-02-4

Detail 24194971

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Small cutting boards are stained. Iced tea nozzle has a lime build up .

13-07-4

Detail 24194970

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Bracelet. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24194973

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of walk in cooler door is soiled.

08B-17-4

Detail 24194974

Basic - Unwashed cilantro stored over juice in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

May 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 7

22-41-4

Detail 23769875

High 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. Dishwasher Chlorine at the bar 0 ppm Repeat Violation Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 23769872

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Per operator chicken had been in the cooler from the day before pulled Chicken (52F - Cold Holding)

03A-02-5

Detail 23769877

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator chicken had been in the cooler from the day before pulled Chicken (52F - Cold Holding)

03B-01-6

Detail 23769874

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours . Moved to freezer for quick cool. Chorizo (82F - Hot Holding)

22-02-4

Detail 23769876

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Whitecutting board on prep table by cook line.

24-05-4

Detail 23769873

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates and bowls in the kitchen

14-17-4

Detail 23769871

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves

Dec 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 6

02C-01-5

Detail 23388519

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. -Shredded beef end date 11-17. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: Time Extended

01B-24-5

Detail 23388521

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. -Shredded beef end date 11-17. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: Time Extended

12A-09-4

Detail 23388520

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -Employee handled raw beef and then grabbed tortilla to throw on grill. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: Time Extended

02C-03-5

Detail 23388517

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -Open gallon of milk. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: Time Extended

14-10-4

Detail 23388516

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Lowboy cooler gasket torn. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: Time Extended

29-11-4

Detail 23388518

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -Handsink at bar. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: Time Extended

Nov 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 7

22-41-4

Detail 23363685

High 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. -0 ppm at bar. Warning

02C-01-5

Detail 23363688

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. -Shredded beef end date 11-17.

01B-24-5

Detail 23363686

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. -Shredded beef end date 11-17.

12A-09-4

Detail 23363689

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -Employee handled raw beef and then grabbed tortilla to throw on grill.

02C-03-5

Detail 23363687

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -Open gallon of milk.

14-10-4

Detail 23363684

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Lowboy cooler gasket torn.

29-11-4

Detail 23363690

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -Handsink at bar.

Mar 28, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 7Basic: 20Total: 33

03D-02-5

Detail 22758358

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.Taco meat,55 f held from last night.

12A-07-5

Detail 22758363

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 22758354

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.Open package of tenderized beef stored over raw shrimp in walk in freezer.

01B-02-5

Detail 22758366

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Taco meat,55 f,tres leche,45 f .

03A-02-5

Detail 22758344

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Tres leche,45 f held more than four hours.Stop Sale.

29-34-4

Detail 22758365

High Priority - Vacuum breaker is not at correct location at hose bibb Repeat Violation

53B-16-4

Detail 22758371

Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions.Employee does not know the temperature to reheat time temperature control for safety food.Informed employee. Corrected On-Site

03D-15-4

Detail 22758359

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection.Taco meat was covered while cooling.

22-02-4

Detail 22758374

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Spray hose is soiled at three comp sink. Can opener is soiled.

31A-09-4

Detail 22758348

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Blocked by mop bucket. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 22758357

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Employee rinsed utensil in handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 22758342

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.

29-28-4

Detail 22758346

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.Soda box area.

22-20-5

Detail 22758347

Basic - Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.

14-01-5

Detail 22758367

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Plate used to dispense lettuce in walk in cooler.

14-12-4

Detail 22758351

Basic - Cambro lids in poor condition.

14-05-4

Detail 22758353

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Corrected On-Site

24-07-4

Detail 22758355

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.Forks at server's station area. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 22758369

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Red cutting boards.

13-03-4

Detail 22758350

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.Employee is cutting lemon.

24-08-4

Detail 22758373

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Repeat Violation

21-23-4

Detail 22758372

Basic - Establishment using sponges as a glass rimmer at the bar area

08B-47-4

Detail 22758356

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.Oil in kitchen. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-01-5

Detail 22758364

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.Beans in kitchen. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22758349

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

16-46-4

Detail 22758368

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

08B-39-4

Detail 22758352

Basic - Onions not washed prior to preparation. Corrected On-Site

21-44-1

Detail 22758362

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored on top of prep table in kitchen. Corrected On-Site

42-03-5

Detail 22758345

Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles.Pressure washer pressure stored under prep table. Corrected On-Site

08B-17-4

Detail 22758343

Basic - Unwashed lemons stored with ready-to-eat sour cream in walk in cooler.

29-11-4

Detail 22758361

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.Handwash sink at dishwashing area.

21-45-1

Detail 22758360

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution at 0 ppm.Afterwards,200 ppm.

21-38-4

Detail 22758370

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.Bar area. Corrected On-Site

Dec 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 7

29-34-4

Detail 22486876

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.

16-37-1

Detail 22486881

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary

53B-13-5

Detail 22486878

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Angel

41-17-4

Detail 22486882

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled red liquid in dish area Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 22486877

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

08B-38-4

Detail 22486879

Basic - Food stored on floor walk in freezer Corrected On-Site

25-27-4

Detail 22486880

Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Corrected On-Site

Apr 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 6Basic: 6Total: 17

03D-02-5

Detail 21930896

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.Red sauce,51 f cooling from last night.

22-49-4

Detail 21930900

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.Chlorine,0 ppm at bar area.

08A-05-6

Detail 21930899

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Raw shell eggs stored next to milk in walk in cooler.

01B-02-5

Detail 21930908

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.Improper cooling of red sauce.

41-10-4

Detail 21930901

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.Grill cleaner stored next to clean dishes in kitchen. Corrected On-Site

53B-15-4

Detail 21930910

Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties.Employee cut onions and then rinsed knife and put in knife holder. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 21930909

Intermediate - 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.Provided a copy. Corrected On-Site

03D-15-4

Detail 21930904

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by red sauce stacked too high in cambro container.

22-02-4

Detail 21930897

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Small green cutting board is soiled in kitchen.

11-26-1

Detail 21930905

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.

29-28-4

Detail 21930895

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.Filters by soda station area.

14-01-5

Detail 21930907

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Sugar at servers station area.

12B-07-4

Detail 21930903

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table. Corrected On-Site

36-24-5

Detail 21930911

Basic - Holes in ceiling throughout the establishment.

08B-39-4

Detail 21930902

Basic - Onions not washed prior to preparation.

08B-17-4

Detail 21930906

Basic - Unwashed fruits stored over prepped water melon in walk in cooler.

02D-01-5

Detail 21930898

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Salt in kitchen.

Dec 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

29-42-4

Detail 21644302

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

41-17-4

Detail 21644301

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of degreaser. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 21644305

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jackets on top of single service items on shelf. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 21644304

Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil stored on floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 21644306

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service containers on floor in dry storage. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 21644303

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers of beans and flour. Corrected On-Site

Jan 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 6

22-49-4

Detail 20807258

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine 0ppm chlorine, primed machine, retested at 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

08A-17-6

Detail 20807255

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. Raw chicken stored with raw beef in walk in freezer. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 20807257

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salsa 47° on server station, suggested putting in larger container for ice bath.

03B-01-6

Detail 20807254

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese dip 117° on steam table, chef put on stove to reheat. Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 20807259

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink by triple sink blocked by large metal pots. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 20807256

Basic - Food stored on floor. Milk crate with bags of raw meat on floor in walk in freezer. Corrected On-Site

Jul 22, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 8

03B-01-6

Detail 20367275

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese dip 115° on table less than 1 hour. Chef reheated to 171°. Corrective Action Taken

29-34-4

Detail 20367278

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Placement incorrect at mop sink.

22-02-4

Detail 20367279

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.

31A-11-4

Detail 20367280

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Knife in hand washing sink by triple sink. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 20367277

Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple items on floor in walk in freezer. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-12-5

Detail 20367273

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop on top of ice machine. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 20367274

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gasket. Grease around fryers.

08B-39-4

Detail 20367276

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed stickers on sliced avocados.