Palm Valley, St. Johns County

ANEJO COCINA MEXICANA

330 A1A N STE 208, Palm Valley, FL 32082

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 High Priority
May 11, 2026
City
Palm Valley
County
St. Johns
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
5

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.

May 11, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Total: 1

03A-02-5

Detail 24567374

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Dairy based sauce in kitchen cooler opposite fryer at 50. Last night. Cut tomato, 50. cut lettuce , 50. Salsa 50. Moved by manager . Made about 45 mins ago. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-05: Observed cut lettuce at 52F, Cut tomatoes at 51F, pico at 52F, shredded cheese at 51F, House made salsa 52F, House made Salsa verde 52F. Reach in cooler doors in disrepair, not closing properly. Reach in cooler has an ambient temperature of 49F. Manager stated the items were filled prior to opening. Manager will ice bath the items on top, and remove all TCS items stored underneath and place in walk in cooler. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-07: Observed cut tomatoes at 52F, House made Salsa 50F, Sour cream 52F, Mozzarella cheese 52F ,Queso 52F. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 46F-49F. Manager stated all product was placed in reach in cooler from the walk in cooler at 9am. Manager will ice bath the items on top, and remove all TCS items stored underneath and place in walk in cooler. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-11: Observed all TCS foods in reach in cooler above 50F, Sour cream, Pico, shredded lettuce, cut tomatoes, House made salsa, House made Salsa Verde at 50F-54F. Storing TCS foods inside cooler. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 50F. Admin Complaint

May 7, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Total: 3

08A-05-6

Detail 24563220

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw bacon/ pork over ready to eat onions. Walk in cooler Moved by manager. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-05: Not observed at callback. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-07: Not observed at callback. Time Extended

01B-02-5

Detail 24563222

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Dairy based sauce in kitchen cooler opposite fryer at 50. All other items non potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) since last night. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-05: Observed Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged Salmon and Mahi fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen completely thawed in a pan of water sitting out at room temperature. See stop sale 3-501.13(E) FC: (E) Reduced oxygen packaged fish that bears a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment: (1) Prior to its thawing under refrigeration as specified in Paragraph (A) of this section; or (2) Prior to or immediately upon completion of its thawing using procedures specified in Paragraph (B) of this section. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-07: Not observed at callback Time Extended

03A-02-5

Detail 24563221

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Dairy based sauce in kitchen cooler opposite fryer at 50. Last night. Cut tomato, 50. cut lettuce , 50. Salsa 50. Moved by manager . Made about 45 mins ago. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-05: Observed cut lettuce at 52F, Cut tomatoes at 51F, pico at 52F, shredded cheese at 51F, House made salsa 52F, House made Salsa verde 52F. Reach in cooler doors in disrepair, not closing properly. Reach in cooler has an ambient temperature of 49F. Manager stated the items were filled prior to opening. Manager will ice bath the items on top, and remove all TCS items stored underneath and place in walk in cooler. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-07: Observed cut tomatoes at 52F, House made Salsa 50F, Sour cream 52F, Mozzarella cheese 52F ,Queso 52F. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 46F-49F. Manager stated all product was placed in reach in cooler from the walk in cooler at 9am. Manager will ice bath the items on top, and remove all TCS items stored underneath and place in walk in cooler. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

May 5, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Total: 3

08A-05-6

Detail 24557627

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw bacon/ pork over ready to eat onions. Walk in cooler Moved by manager. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-05: Not observed at callback. Time Extended

01B-02-5

Detail 24557626

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Dairy based sauce in kitchen cooler opposite fryer at 50. All other items non potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) since last night. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-05: Observed Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged Salmon and Mahi fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen completely thawed in a pan of water sitting out at room temperature. See stop sale 3-501.13(E) FC: (E) Reduced oxygen packaged fish that bears a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment: (1) Prior to its thawing under refrigeration as specified in Paragraph (A) of this section; or (2) Prior to or immediately upon completion of its thawing using procedures specified in Paragraph (B) of this section. Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 24557628

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Dairy based sauce in kitchen cooler opposite fryer at 50. Last night. Cut tomato, 50. cut lettuce , 50. Salsa 50. Moved by manager . Made about 45 mins ago. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-05: Observed cut lettuce at 52F, Cut tomatoes at 51F, pico at 52F, shredded cheese at 51F, House made salsa 52F, House made Salsa verde 52F. Reach in cooler doors in disrepair, not closing properly. Reach in cooler has an ambient temperature of 49F. Manager stated the items were filled prior to opening. Manager will ice bath the items on top, and remove all TCS items stored underneath and place in walk in cooler. Admin Complaint

Apr 22, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Basic: 18Total: 22

22-41-4

Detail 24530073

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. Dish machine chlorine 0 ppm. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 24530074

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw bacon/ pork over ready to eat onions. Walk in cooler Moved by manager. Repeat Violation Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 24530081

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Dairy based sauce in kitchen cooler opposite fryer at 50°. All other items non potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) since last night. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24530086

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Dairy based sauce in kitchen cooler opposite fryer at 50°. Last night. Cut tomato, 50°. cut lettuce , 50°. Salsa 50°. Moved by manager . Made about 45 mins ago. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

14-01-5

Detail 24530082

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cups used as scoops in multiple foods. Sauce, salsa..

36-32-5

Detail 24530072

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Loose/sagging ceiling tiles by rear dry goods area.

35A-03-4

Detail 24530089

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One large dead cockroach on floor by dry goods. Cleaned by manager. Corrective Action Taken

12B-07-4

Detail 24530090

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple Employee drink containers on prep tables. Kitchen.

12B-02-4

Detail 24530079

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating in kitchen.

40-06-5

Detail 24530088

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee clothing on multiple foods , wrapped tortillas at dry goods.

13-07-4

Detail 24530077

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food prep/service employee wearing bracelets and hand jewelry while engaged in food preparation and service.

36-22-4

Detail 24530084

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor by walk in cooler threshold.

08B-36-4

Detail 24530092

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Large container of cooked rice under kitchen Hand Wash Sink.

08B-38-4

Detail 24530075

Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxed foods on floor In walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

14-36-5

Detail 24530076

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Torn gaskets to coolers In kitchen.

16-46-4

Detail 24530078

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned pans : dry rack. Repeat Violation

29-08-4

Detail 24530091

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Missing plumbing from dump sink at Dish machine line.

08B-39-4

Detail 24530085

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Onions not washed before cutting. Inspector intervened. Corrective Action Taken

29-20-5

Detail 24530093

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand Wash Sink by Dish machine blocked with standing water.

08B-12-5

Detail 24530080

Basic - Stored food not covered. Uncovered Bulk food containers of dry rice, dry beans in dry goods area.

36-50-4

Detail 24530087

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Dusty blower fan in walk in cooler.

29-11-4

Detail 24530083

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking faucet spray nozzle at Dish machine line.

Nov 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 13Total: 19

08A-17-6

Detail 24166266

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. Pan with whole raw chicken stored over pan of raw shrimp in walk in cooler. Manager rearranged products to proper storage. Also, open case of raw chicken stored on top of peppers in walk in freezer.Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 24166258

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Pork on stove with no heat applied at 105F. Per employee, pork began reheating at approximately 11:00. Temperature taken at 2:00.

03E-02-5

Detail 24166262

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Pork on stove with no heat applied at 105F. Per employee, pork began reheating at approximately 11:00. Temperature taken at 2:00.

03B-01-6

Detail 24166267

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice in warmer at 129F. Per employee, rice placed in warmer 2.5 hours prior. Employee heated rice to 175F. Corrective Action Taken

11-27-4

Detail 24166264

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. No written procedures available. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-104 via email. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 24166265

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with purple liquid at the bar, manager identified contents as sanitizer and labeled. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 24166255

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior top and sides of ice machine has black mold-like substance.

14-45-4

Detail 24166260

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard used to line dry storage shelving.

36-34-5

Detail 24166254

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling near fans in walk in cooler has black mold-like substance. Also, fan guards in walk in cooler are soiled.

32-12-6

Detail 24166256

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle available in women's restroom.

08B-38-4

Detail 24166269

Basic - Food stored on floor. Trays of cooked peppers stored on the floor in walk in freezer.

10-20-4

Detail 24166263

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven door handle. Employee moved tongs to proper storage. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 24166259

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee handwashing sign at kitchen handwash sink by prep area and in dishroom.

23-03-4

Detail 24166268

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease build up. Walk in cooler gasket is soiled.

16-46-4

Detail 24166270

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Two stacked pans on clean pan rack in dishroom have old labels/stickers attached.

33-16-4

Detail 24166257

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Left dumpster lid is open. Manager closed lid. Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 24166253

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water observed in bottom of flip top reach in cooler in kitchen.

06-01-5

Detail 24166261

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef being thawed at room temperature in prep area. Manager moved beef to walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

14-17-4

Detail 24166252

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