Odessa, Pasco County

SAN JOSE MEXICAN RESTAURANT

16540 POINTE VILLAGE DRIVE STE 112, Odessa, FL 33558

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
2 Basic
Apr 23, 2026
City
Odessa
County
Pasco
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
17

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.

Apr 23, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-17-4

Detail 24533530

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves and dry storage shelves have rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-23: Time Extended

14-06-4

Detail 24533529

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wooden shelving in dish and on cook line not sealed Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-23: Time Extended

Apr 21, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 10

03A-02-5

Detail 24528402

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Right side reach in cooler next to fryer: cut tomatoes (44F - Cold Holding); raw beef (51F - Cold Holding); raw bacon (50F - Cold Holding) raw chicken (44F - Cold Holding); raw chorizo (45F - Cold Holding) Manager moved items into walk in cooler. And will call for service or let unit defrost overnight Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 24528396

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam well: beef soup (119F - Hot Holding). Manager placed on flat top to reheat. Reheated to 179f Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 24528400

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with debris, Knives stored soiled with raw pork still on blade Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 24528399

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink on cook line had a bucket of water stored in the hand sink. Employee removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 24528393

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk in cooler observed container of black beans, sauces, and stocks not dated with prep date Warning

14-69-4

Detail 24528401

Basic - Ice buildup in observed on condenser of make line cooler to right side of fryer causing the unit to not work properly Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 24528395

Basic - Stored food not covered. Walk in cooler: observed containers of raw meat, cooked beans, cooked meats, washed and cut tomatoes and jalapeƱos, and sauces are not covered. Warning

06-01-5

Detail 24528398

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pack of raw pork in standing water in three compartment sink Warning

14-17-4

Detail 24528394

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves and dry storage shelves have rust that has pitted the surface. Warning

14-06-4

Detail 24528397

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wooden shelving in dish and on cook line not sealed Warning

Dec 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

03B-01-6

Detail 24246698

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding: beans 120F reheated to 165F on stove Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 24246694

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. White bucket in sink employee removed Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 24246695

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Machine in back kitchen Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 24246696

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

12B-07-4

Detail 24246697

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink White cut board cooks line

Jul 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

22-20-5

Detail 23848988

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-02: Has not been cleaned Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 23848987

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area under soda nozzles at soda fountain has food debris buildup. Ice machine fan guard has buildup of dust. Gaskets on reach in freezer soiled. Bottom shelf of reach in freezer had food debris accumulation. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-02: Time Extended

Jun 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 12

22-41-4

Detail 23815008

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. Tested 2 times at 0ppm Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23815000

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw beef held at 45F. Operator placed in walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 23815003

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener. Operator cleaned. Corrected On-Site

53B-01-5

Detail 23815002

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All certificates expired. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 23815001

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of cleaner not labeled at 3-sink. Operator placed label Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 23815004

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

24-08-4

Detail 23815010

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Drink glasses at bar. Operator separated to air dry. Corrective Action Taken

08B-38-4

Detail 23814999

Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil on floor in dish area. Operator placed on shelf. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23815007

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area under soda nozzles at soda fountain has food debris buildup. Ice machine fan guard has buildup of dust. Gaskets on reach in freezer soiled. Bottom shelf of reach in freezer had food debris accumulation.

08B-12-5

Detail 23815006

Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple items in walk in cooler uncovered. Operator placed covers. Corrected On-Site

08B-17-4

Detail 23815009

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed pineapple over bottles of water in walk in cooler. Operator moved water. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 23815005

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator hung to dry Corrected On-Site

Jan 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

22-20-5

Detail 23456333

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Crushed ice bin. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 23456331

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door need a new door sweep - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 23456332

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters. Reach in freezer bottom shelf. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: Reach in cooler complete. Time Extended

Jan 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 8

22-41-4

Detail 23454473

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 changed empty container now 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 23454470

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk 48f, pulled chicken 47f, refried beans 46f, taco beef 46f, raw chicken 45f, operators has a call in for service.

31A-11-4

Detail 23454475

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Line hand sink used as dump sink as evidend by chopped lettuce in sink.

22-20-5

Detail 23454472

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

35B-01-4

Detail 23454471

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door need a new door sweep

36-73-4

Detail 23454474

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under fryers. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 23454468

Basic - Food stored on floor. Soda box stored on floor. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23454469

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters. Reach in freezer bottom shelf.

Apr 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

41-17-4

Detail 22842257

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. No label on spray bottle on serve cart. Operator labeled it Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 22842255

Basic - Accumulation of build up of calcium in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

14-01-5

Detail 22842261

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed pint container as scooper on oven top. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 22842254

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease build up under cook line stoves.

08B-38-4

Detail 22842260

Basic - Food stored on floor. 5 cases of meat stored In walk in cooler on floor. operator removed from floor and stored on shelf. Corrected On-Site

10-08-5

Detail 22842258

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.observed Ice machine near back exit Corrected On-Site

10-17-4

Detail 22842259

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between cook line corner. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22842256

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soda machine soil build up bottom of soda head. Corrected On-Site

Nov 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

08B-38-4

Detail 22475524

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil cases throughout the kitchen Chips bucket on floor in bar area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: Time Extended

Nov 29, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Basic: 2Total: 7

41-07-4

Detail 22470612

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. On reach in shelf on cooks line

12A-10-4

Detail 22470611

High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face and began touching clean equipment to serve food discussion with management on the importance of hand washing.

35A-02-6

Detail 22470609

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 8 live flies on dry storage rack landing on outside of cans and containers. Employee removing all dry goods from storage area.

08A-13-5

Detail 22470608

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Raw beef over ready to eat onions. Employee removed to proper storage. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 22470613

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over ready to eat bread reach in cooler by walk in cooler. Employee removed to proper storage. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 22470610

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

08B-38-4

Detail 22470607

Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil cases throughout the kitchen Chips bucket on floor in bar area.

Jun 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 22074274

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over sauces in walk in cooler. Operator moved. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 22074275

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 operator with DBPR HR Forms 5030-103 and 5030-104 Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 22074273

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

08B-38-4

Detail 22074272

Basic - Food stored on floor. Deep fryer oil stored on floor

Jul 13, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

41-21-4

Detail 21189465

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Spray bottles not labeled l Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-12: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-13: Time Extended

33-20-4

Detail 21189464

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Grease receptacle lid open Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-12: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-13: Time Extended

14-42-4

Detail 21189463

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. 1 filter missing Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-12: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-13: Time Extended

Jul 12, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

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

03A-02-5

Detail 21185382

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooks line-Sour cream (45F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella cheese (44F - Cold Holding); Pico de Hallo (45F - Cold Holding); Raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding) mashed potatoes (48F - Cold Holding ) Food was in walk cooler overnight then moved to cook's line at 11:00. Food was returned to walk-in cooler after lunch at 1:50. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-12: Cut lettuce 46F cut tomato 46F sour Cream 46F cut tomato 45F Admin Complaint

41-21-4

Detail 21185383

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Spray bottles not labeled l Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-12: Time Extended

33-20-4

Detail 21185381

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Grease receptacle lid open Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-12: Time Extended

14-42-4

Detail 21185384

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. 1 filter missing Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-12: Time Extended

Jul 11, 2022

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 16

35A-02-6

Detail 21181565

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two flies in kitchen and one in bar Warning

14-15-4

Detail 21181566

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Tortillas in grocery bag on cook line Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-03-5

Detail 21181556

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Ice in ice machine by back door. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21181554

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooks line-Sour cream (45F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella cheese (44F - Cold Holding); Pico de Hallo (45F - Cold Holding); Raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding) mashed potatoes (48F - Cold Holding ) Food was in walk cooler overnight then moved to cook's line at 11:00. Food was returned to walk-in cooler after lunch at 1:50. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

29-34-4

Detail 21181551

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

22-02-4

Detail 21181559

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Dishwasher cleaned and sanitized (repeat) Cook dripped raw chicken liquid onto outside of squeeze bottle and splashed on seasoning containers . Cook took containers to kitchen to clean and sanitize.Corrective Action Taken Ice machine interior soiled on white guard, black mold like substance with water dripping from it onto ice. (Repeat) See stop sale Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 21181557

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than hand washing, 4 quart container and spoons in hand sink in kitchen, pour spout in hand wash sink in bar. Corrected On-Site Warning

41-21-4

Detail 21181553

Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Spray bottles not labeled l Warning

32-12-5

Detail 21181561

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 21181558

Basic - Employee beverage container on ice machine food Corrected On-Site Warning

40-06-5

Detail 21181562

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Lotion, powder and Vaseline stored on top of dish machine Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-47-4

Detail 21181563

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Container of cooking oil next to stove. Warning

33-20-4

Detail 21181560

Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Grease receptacle lid open Warning

14-42-4

Detail 21181552

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. 1 filter missing Warning

10-20-4

Detail 21181564

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on fryer door handle Corrected On-Site Warning

21-10-4

Detail 21181555

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Cook removed Chimichanga from fryer with tongs and put on soiled towel, used same towel to push up his glasses, then put towel back in pocket. Discussed with manager on duty and staff. Cook got clean towels from back room. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Mar 3, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

29-42-4

Detail 20905184

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter installed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-03: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 20905183

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Floors and floor drains under equipment soiled. - walls behind equipment soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-03: Time Extended

Mar 2, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 12

12A-13-4

Detail 20901810

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. Dish washer went from dirty to clean dishes. Educated operator about proper dish washing procedures. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20901812

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator moved all items from the hot line cooler and the cooler next to the walk in cooler to the walk in cooler. sour cream (46 - Cold Holding); chicken (46 - Cold Holding); beef (45 - Cold Holding); Fish (46 - Cold Holding) Corrective Action Taken Warning

29-42-4

Detail 20901805

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

22-02-4

Detail 20901815

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled, operator moved to be cleaned. Corrective Action Taken Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 20901813

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 20901814

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in walk in cooler Warning

22-20-5

Detail 20901804

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

50-09-4

Detail 20901806

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

12B-02-4

Detail 20901809

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating on back prep table. Repeat Violation Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 20901808

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door from kitchen Warning

36-73-4

Detail 20901811

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Floors and floor drains under equipment soiled. - walls behind equipment soiled Warning

42-01-4

Detail 20901807

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation Warning

Nov 22, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 8

22-02-4

Detail 20676729

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

53B-09-4

Detail 20676734

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. All three of the cooks are on copies from training books no original records available.

41-04-4

Detail 20676730

Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. A can of 77 spray adhesive on top of dish machine operator removed chemicals from the top of dish machine Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 20676736

Basic - Accumulation of hard water substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

12B-02-4

Detail 20676732

Basic - Employee drinking sports drink on cooks line. in a food preparation or other restricted area. Operator removed drinks from kitchen. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 20676733

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees jacket store with food operator removed employee items from food storage racks. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20676731

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. *Top of ice machine * top of tea machine Operator had both surfaced cleaned to time of inspection Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 20676735

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator moved mop to location allowing the mop to air dry. Corrected On-Site