SEÑOR JOSE'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT & CANTINA

High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Bottle of beer stored in ice bin at beverage area. Education provided. Server removed drinks and will remove ice from ice bin. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ice in ice bin.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Horchata.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Horchata 57F cold holding. Made yesterday and has been in cooler since yesterday.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee water bottle. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink on cooks line. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 2 tanks at bar. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In kitchen area and in women's bathroom.

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Near back exit door. Repeat Violation

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door near walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen areas. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Green peppers in large pot found on kitchen floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Near walk in freezer.

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice bin in beverage area. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Light not functioning. 2 under hood system.

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Frescas cooler.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing 1 door cooler.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked ground beef and bulk containers of salsa found in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocados on cooks line and on prep table. Employee corrected the ones on cooks line. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. L.G expired 3/24. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-25: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 1 at bar. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-25: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Next to exit door in back of kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-25: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door in back of kitchen. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-25: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked tile throughout kitchen area. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-25: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-25: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. 1 light bulb under hood. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-25: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-25: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Ice machine not in use. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-25: Time Extended

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle. Manager cleaned. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - 1 Light not functioning. Under hood system.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door next to walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under grill station. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Under grill station.

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Tile missing and part of wall near walk in freezer.

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Ice machine found in kitchen.

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

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: No certified food service manager. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink at cooks line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Four staff at time and no employee training. Marcos, Fellipe,Kenyon, and Alice. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: No proof of training. Admin Complaint

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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Door handles on both cooler on cooks line. Door handle and bottom front of tall reach in cooler in prep area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Door has gap at side and bottom. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor drain on cooks line soiled with broken tile. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: Tile are still broken. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Second Chefs knife stored in between equipment. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: Still have knife in area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.Sink at cooks line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom shelf of prep station soiled with food debris. Gaskets on coolers at cooks line. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple food items in walk in cooler not covered. Two small pans of beef in walk-in freezer. Multiple containers of food items in tall reach in cooler in prep station. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: Time Extended

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. To go bags used in direct contact with raw beef in walk in freezer. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef and raw pork stored over flan. 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. Beef in reach in cooler date marked Nov. 5, and cooked beef in walk in dated October 31. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ceviche is served with raw shrimp. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink on cook line Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine on right side has some mold like substance build up. Repeat Violation

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tank behind bar not secured

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open Pepsi can on flat top grill. Chef discarded.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door has large gap on left bottom corner.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water under grill where tiles are missing. Standing water in walk in cooler.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor drain on cook line is heavily soiled with old food debris.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing under grill area. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. 3 sets of tongs hanging on handle of equipment on cook line. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No Handwash sign at sink on cook line.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on drawer under cook line heavily soiled, and gaskets on reach in cooler on cook line soiled.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Several items in walk in cooler not covered.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar not labeled. Corrected On-Site

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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-17: Emailed and owner needs to print and leave it in establishment. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-17: Has sone employee training not original certificate. Must keep original certificate in resturant at all times to avoid and administrative complaint. 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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-17: Has one employee training not original certificate. Must keep original certificate in resturant at all times to avoid and administrative complaint. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine inside is soiled with food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-17: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-17: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In kitchen by hand wash sink and by stove. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-17: Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vent soiled, equipment doors soiled - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: Time Extended