SAN JOSE MEXICAN GRILL
463797 STATE RD 200 STE 1, Yulee FL 32097 · 904 548 0650
Last inspected Apr 30, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken Pattie's60f stored over lettuce, moved to under cooler.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 30, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In stand up reach in freezer across from dish area, plastic tub of raw chicken wrapped in plastic over tub of open package of raw fish. Operator had employee removed chicken to store properly. Also, in walk-in cooler raw shelled eggs stored on top of queso cheese blocks.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In reach in cooler on cook line, container of house made salsa date marked 4/22/26. Not used within 7 days.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In oven on cook line, rice (120F - Hot Holding). Employee stated he reheated 1 hour prior. Employee put rice on stove top. Retemped after 15 minutes at 167F.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. In dish area, pans stacked before properly air drying.
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Floor, wall and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cook line soiled with food debris. Also, wall behind cook line soiled with grease build up. Also, ceiling vents in men's and women's restroom soiled with dust build up.
Food stored on floor. In dining room multiple containers of fry oil on floor. Operator moved.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets on reach in cooler/reach in freezer soiled/torn. Also, hood filters above cook line soiled with grease. Also, fan covers in walk-in cooler soiled with dust build up. Also, around soda nozzles on drink machine at server station and bar soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in freezer with raw chicken soiled with chicken residue.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor in walk-in cooler unsealed. Also, parts of cook line floor paint chipping.
Oct 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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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. Observed raw Chicken stored over Raw beef, chicken was no longer commercially packaged. Operator removed raw chicken to properly store.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed One container of House made salsa date marked 10/07/25 not used within the 7 days of preparation see stop sale.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed whisk held together with tape, which had old food stuck on whisk. Also, Cutting board on reach in cooler across from grill soiled
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining non food contact shelves near kitchen swinging doors.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee lunches stored in reach in cooler on front line in kitchen area. Operator took food placed it in a bin and labeled it for employees only and then placed items on its own shelf in walk in cooler.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed Whisk in large mixer taped together.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor under fryer is heavily soiled with grease.
Food stored on floor. Observed container of oil found on floor in kitchen area. Also, container of Black beans stored on floor in kitchen area. Manager picked up all bins and stored them on the table In kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket on walk-in cooler soiled with debris.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Multiple meats stored in prep sink thawing without running water. Operator removed meats.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed floor in walk-in cooler unsealed. Also, parts of floor on cook line chipped paint.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of Sugar on shelf by reach in freezer in kitchen area not labeled. Operator labeled sugar.
Jan 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In server station near pass through window, queso dip 108F. Queso dip reheated approximately one (1) hour prior. Queso dip removed to be reheated.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Server rinsed off hands in bar triple sink. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
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. Two (2) employee training records are expired.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing chemical cleaner stored under hand washing sink in server station is not labeled. Manager labeled bottle.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard lining dry food storage shelf near cook line.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. One (1) ceiling tile in middle of kitchen is not sealed. Manager states he will get correct type that is sealed.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Blue ice buckets near ice machine in bar.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In reach in cooler across from bar in dining area, employee food items stored with items served to public. Employee items moved to bottom shelf to segregate.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Tamale reach in freezer near bar has ice build up.
Stored food not covered. In bar, bowl of limes not covered.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor in kitchen is peeling. Manager states in process of getting information on what type of paint/flooring is needed.
Aug 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Gray trash can used for storage of tortilla chips in kitchen. Gray plastic shopping bags used for storage of peppers in reach in freezer in front server area. Manager states items will be moved and stored correctly.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In white stand up reach in freezer by cook line, raw chicken in ziplock bags stored with opened bag of ready to eat mixed vegetables. Items moved and stored correctly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line, two (2) pans of raw beef 53F. Both pans overfilled and placed into service approximately 15 minutes prior. Pans moved to reach in cooler to cool.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Multiple cleaning bottles stored with margarita mixers on shelf in back mop sink area. Items moved and stored correctly.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of white stand up reach in freezer in kitchen near dish area. Ice deflectors for both ice machines in bar area.
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/ At beginning of inspection, no certified food manager present with five (5) employees working. Certified food manager arrived during inspection.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. One food handler certificate had a five (5) year expiration date. Date corrected.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing chemical bleach cleaner stored in dish area. Bottle removed to be labeled.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard boxes lining shelf above make line where microwave ovens are placed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee black purse stored with to go items in front service area. Purse moved and stored correctly.
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under refrigeration equipment in kitchen. Floor under racks in kitchen. Floor in bar area. Ceiling tiles/vent covers in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Container of oil on floor near cook line. Container of onions in walk in cooler. Container of tortilla chips in service area. All items moved and stored correctly.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Exterior of small chest freezer in kitchen is rusted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Small shelf in triple sink area (white plastic).
Single-service articles improperly stored. Multiple cases of single use items stored on floor in dining area by restrooms. Items moved and stored correctly.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Multiple areas of floor in kitchen and walk in cooler.
Jan 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Ice hot stored over prep area, moved
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice 122f stored in oven, turned on oven to reheat then keep warm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at bar
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink in kitchen near swinging door
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. 4 out of five expired
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink stored on top of box of foil paper Personal drink in coffee station Moved to designated drink area
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Both reach in freezer build up of ice
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Ribs and ground beef thawing in prep sink at room temperature
Jul 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken Pattie's60f stored over lettuce, moved to under cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone stored over line cooler,
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Pot of cheese stored on floor, moved
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.