SAN JOSE MEX REST

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding under flat top grill raw beef 44 f raw chicken 44 f employee added ice. Walk in cooler cook salsa 48 f raw beef 44 f cook egg plant 47 f sour cream 45 f cook beans 48 f cook rice 48 f employee began moving product to walk In freezer to rapid cool down Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-06: See stop sale : walk in cooler ambient air temperature 48 f cook beef 47 f cook beans 48 f cook tomato sauce 48 f red cook salsa 48 f snow crab lard 48 f cook chicken 48 f cook beef 48 f all foods held overnight repair company is supposed to be here later commercially packaged cheese 49 f commercially packaged sour cream 47 f discussed with kitchen manager to add ice bags to rapid cool down . Observed employees put ice on sour cream and cheese bags 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. Flan prep date 5-26-25 2 lbs individually plated. Warning

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee washed gloves in hand washing sink. Employee removed gloves and washed hands and added new gloves Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding under flat top grill raw beef 44 f raw chicken 44 f employee added ice. Walk in cooler cook salsa 48 f raw beef 44 f cook egg plant 47 f sour cream 45 f cook beans 48 f cook rice 48 f employee began moving product to walk In freezer to rapid cool down Warning

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

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar area manager restocked Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At bar Warning

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. stop sale cooked salsa 69 f 10 lbs did not cool from 135 f to 41 f within 6 hours cooked at 10:30 am previous night. Warning

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washing dishes with no sanitizer only soap and water Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef over vegetables walk in Cooler Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Stop sale cook beef 4 beef patties 48 f over 4 hours in walk in cooler. Stop sale : cook rice 48 f 1 lbs held in walk in cooler overnight no temperatures taken ambient air temperature of walk in cooler 45 f stop sale cooked salsa 69 f 10 lbs did not cool from 135 f to 41 f within 6 hours cooked at 10:30 am previous night. No temperature taken Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler door above flat top grill Stop sale cook beef 4 beef patties 48 f held overnight Walk in cooler Stop sale : cook rice 48 f 1 lbs held overnight no temperature taken ambient air temperature 45 f Cold holding: walk in cooler cook peppers 45 f cook beef 46 f cook flan 46 f cook pork 46 f cut ham 46 f discuss with manager to place ice on all time/temperature control for safety food items or move to freezer. Warning

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. Warning

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

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By walk in cooler employee restocked bar area. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cooks line Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer floor Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spices in dry storage area not labeled Warning

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Cooked beef has been sitting on counter since 10am with no temperature monitoring. See stop sale

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands or wearing gloves Dish washer handling dirty dishes then clean dishes without washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing procedures with manager

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee touched raw fish and then shredded lettuce without changing gloves or washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing procedures with manager

High Priority - Employee touched face and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands and immediately put on gloves Cook touched his face then put gloves on without washing hands, discussed proper hand washing procedures with manager

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee touched tortilla chips and bagged to be served to guest after touching his face, discussed proper procedures with manager see stop sale

High Priority - Employee with symptoms of vomiting and/or diarrhea working. Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to exclude the employee.

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Used to store tortillas on cook line. Cook changed container Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef held over shredded lettuce in walk-in cooler Raw beef moved to bottom shelf Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Dropping off dirty dishes and immediately touching clean plates without washing dishes. Discussed proper hand washing procedures with manager

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Chips held at room temperature touched with bare hand contact

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature. pablano peppers (52F - Cold Holding) Beef (92F - Cooling) Sitting on counter since 10 am temped at 12:45 pm;

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pablano peppers at 51 F manager indicated that they were cooked the day prior, see stop sale

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. Milk opened yesterday not date marked in reach in cooler on server line. Manager properly date marked Corrected On-Site

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

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing station behind bar. Management restocked. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand washing station behind bar. Management restocked. Corrected On-Site

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. 1 expired and 1 valid certificate present. 11 employees on duty at this time.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 unlabeled spray bottles in dish area with yellow liquid. 2 unlabeled spray bottle in server area with blue liquid. Spray bottles properly labeled Corrected On-Site

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted. Management flipped ice bucket Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting board in server line.

Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Server chewing gum while trading up food and making drinks, server discarded chewing gum Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Gatorade bottle in beer cooler Cream cheese for personal use in beer cooler, items removed Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone above cook line steam tables, cell phone removed Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint or beard guards while engaging in food preparation.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans wet nesting in dish area

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on cook line reach in cooler torn

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors between and behind fryers soiled.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Salad oil stored on floor in prep area. Management moved container. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on floors and behind condenser

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop sitting on floor in prep area. Mop moved to proper area by management. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Stove reach in coolerCold holding: cooked sausage 50 f Ambient cooling of walk in cooler 49 f operator stated door open throughout lunch rush employee began placing ice bags on all temperature control safety items Cold holding:cheese 43 f raw beef 43 f cut tomatoes 47 f cooked chicken 47 f cut tomatoes 46 f salsa 47 f cooked salsa 47 f cooked beans 47 f cook beef 47f raw bacon 47 Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-26: Cold holding: walk in cooler ambient air temperature 43 f No temperatures taken food temperature ranging between 52f-43f different areas of cooler. Some food was ambient cooling pass four hours. See stop sale-Bacon raw 10 lbs at 46 f mozzarella cheese blocks46 f 20 lbs Stop sale Cut lettuce 58 f prepped at 11:00 am did not cool within 4 hours.sour cream 58 f prepped at 12:00 pm did not cool within 4 hours mozzarella shredded49 f 40 lbs did not cool within 4 hours. Raw beef 47 f 15 lbs did not cool within 4 hours raw chicken 47 f did not cool within 4 hours 15 lbs Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 by email Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-26: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-26: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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.provided by email. Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-26: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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.observed one employee training - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-26: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Tested at 106 f - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-26: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-26: Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over cooked shrimp reach in cooler prep line operator moved to proper storage Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Stove reach in coolerCold holding: cooked sausage 50 f Ambient cooling of walk in cooler 49 f operator stated door open throughout lunch rush employee began placing ice bags on all temperature control safety items Cold holding:cheese 43 f raw beef 43 f cut tomatoes 47 f cooked chicken 47 f cut tomatoes 46 f salsa 47 f cooked salsa 47 f cooked beans 47 f cook beef 47f raw bacon 47 Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On grill top Hot holding: Mojo pork 113 170f 2nd temp Corrected On-Site

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 by email Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade operator cleaned at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

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

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.bar area

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.provided by email. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar area

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.observed one employee training

Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Tested at 106 f

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

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef (44F - Cold Holding); Poultry (45F - Cold Holding); cheddar (45F - Cold Holding); steak (45F - Cold Holding) operator had employees ice down items and called for repairs, operator stated they will arrive in 1 hour. Corrective Action Taken Warning

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

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Mop bucket in front of sink, operator moved it Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back prep sink, operator replaced. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-15: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Operator installed a bar with hand wash sink, ice bin beer taps and shelving in front of the kitchen area, where the office is on the 2013 plans that we have on file. And constructed an office in the back of the kitchen to the left when you enter the kitchen from the entrance across from the restrooms. See plan review form and discussed with operator going online to submit updated plans. Checked with plan review no newer plans on file. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-15: called plan review, they state they received the plans on 2-24-22, and is still pending being assigned to a plan reviewer. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.tile on wall by hose in kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-15: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors and walls soiled in kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-15: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-15: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Inside of oven in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-15: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler reach in cooler and inside ice bin. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-15: Time Extended

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Spoke to operator about proper hand washing. Corrective Action Taken Warning

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

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Operator installed a bar with hand wash sink, ice bin beer taps and shelving in front of the kitchen area, where the office is on the 2013 plans that we have on file. And constructed an office in the back of the kitchen to the left when you enter the kitchen from the entrance across from the restrooms. See plan review form and discussed with operator going online to submit updated plans. Checked with plan review no newer plans on file. Warning

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.tile on wall by hose in kitchen Warning

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Rusted shelf under soda compressor tank in kitchen. Warning

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors and walls soiled in kitchen Warning

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Warning

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Inside of oven in kitchen. Warning

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler reach in cooler and inside ice bin. Warning

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator moved it Corrected On-Site Warning