DON JOSE'S MEXICAN GRILL
2006 SOUTH PARSONS AVE, Seffner FL 33584 · 813-661-4390
Last inspected May 21, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023
NOV 24
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OCT 25
APR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 29 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2-1-2025
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
May 21, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 1, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Change of ownership operator applied and got plans approved. Establishment was open and operating serving food to the public, without having licensing inspection. Conducted licensing inspection and issued temporary license to clear operator to serve food to the public.
Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. By ice machine in back storage area. Employees have to walk through doorway, contaminating their hands to get to ice machine. No convenient handwashing station by front counter where dessert cooler is and drink dispensers are.
Licensing inspection, not following proviso number 5. 5) Plans provided must accurately reflect all food service equipment and its location in the establishment. Failure to provide accurate plans could result in delay at the time of the licensing inspection Front counter has a dessert cooler where desserts are served, closest hand sink is through doorway to main kitchen approximately 20 feet away or server station, which you would have to walk around counter. Also, there are two self-serve buffet stations to the left of front counter Front counter has drink dispensers/beer cooler behind POS system. Operator added coffee station, toaster station, oven, prep table in min kitchen Observed 2 reach in coolers out of secured area. Manager is to move them inside of storage shed. Ice machine not secured with a lock and no easily accessible hand sink close by. Operator has flaps installed on door leading from unsecured area into kitchen so cross contamination would occur. Operator has reaching cooler and dry storage area not identified on plans.
Apr 16, 2026Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Change of ownership operator applied and got plans approved. Establishment was open and operating serving food to the public, without having licensing inspection. Conducted licensing inspection and issued temporary license to clear operator to serve food to the public.
Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. By ice machine in back storage area. Employees have to walk through doorway, contaminating their hands to get to ice machine. No convenient handwashing station by front counter where dessert cooler is and drink dispensers are.
Licensing inspection, not following proviso number 5. 5) Plans provided must accurately reflect all food service equipment and its location in the establishment. Failure to provide accurate plans could result in delay at the time of the licensing inspection Front counter has a dessert cooler where desserts are served, closest hand sink is through doorway to main kitchen approximately 20 feet away or server station, which you would have to walk around counter. Also, there are two self-serve buffet stations to the left of front counter Front counter has drink dispensers/beer cooler behind POS system. Operator added coffee station, toaster station, oven, prep table in min kitchen Observed 2 reach in coolers out of secured area. Manager is to move them inside of storage shed. Ice machine not secured with a lock and no easily accessible hand sink close by. Operator has flaps installed on door leading from unsecured area into kitchen so cross contamination would occur. Operator has reaching cooler and dry storage area not identified on plans.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs and meats, cooked to order not identified on menus
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Eggs cooked to order on menu. printed and posted advisory
No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. Three compartment sink does not have drain boards on either side. Manager moved a prep table next to handwashing sink by dish machine and installed drain racks. Discussed using a vertical wire shelf as well for proper drainage.
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a nonsecure area. Observed 2 operational reach in coolers in pathway leading to dry storage area by walk-in freezer. Units were not secured. Discussed with manager to move them inside of dry storage and identify them on plans.
Unprotected ice machine in a nonsecure area. I did not have lock installed not following proviso 3 on approved plan review packet 3) Ice machine lid(s) must be kept locked at all times except when employee access is required.
Oct 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 5 dented cans of chefmate Queso 2 dented cans Gordon choice corn kernels. Discuss proper segregation with operator for dented cans. Manager discussed getting credit from representative that was on site.
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.
Equipment in poor repair. Left fan in walk in cooler not working. Outdoor walk in cooler in disrepair, currently being used for storage until repairs are made
Food stored on floor. Buckets of bbq sauce stored on ground in dry storage
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink by three compartment sink
Jun 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Serving uncooked steak, ground beef and eggs. Send consumer advisory to operator. Operator posted on wall in entrance area
Food stored on floor. Onions and potatoes in walk-in cooler
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both bathrooms
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of soda head on soda machine in dining room fan guards in walking cooler
Single-service articles improperly stored. Several cases of cups on stored on floor in stockroom.
Apr 16, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2-1-2025
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 proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed grab n go brownies and cookies by front counter
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.
Feb 18, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority5 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2-1-2025
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.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Charles Laney,
No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed grab n go brownies and cookies by front counter
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.
Feb 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2-1-2025
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Server make line: potato salad (47F - Cold Holding), pasta salad (50F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (48F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding);
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.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Charles Laney,
No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed grab n go brownies and cookies by front counter
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.
Nov 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Establishment open and operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink next to three compartment sink is being used to fill pot with water
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At server station
No soap provided at handwash sink. At server station
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At server station, cook line and dish area
Aug 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone on reach in cooler cutting board
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service articles on floor
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Aug 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service articles in floor
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.