SAN JOSE MEXICAN RESTAURANT
16540 POINTE VILLAGE DRIVE STE 112, Lutz FL 33558 · 813-920-5533
Last inspected Apr 23, 2026 · 10 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Apr 23, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Walk-in cooler shelves and dry storage shelves have rust that has pitted the surface.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wooden shelving in dish and on cook line not sealed
Apr 21, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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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
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
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
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
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
Ice buildup in observed on condenser of make line cooler to right side of fryer causing the unit to not work properly
Stored food not covered. Walk in cooler: observed containers of raw meat, cooked beans, cooked meats, washed and cut tomatoes and jalapeños, and sauces are not covered.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pack of raw pork in standing water in three compartment sink
Walk-in cooler shelves and dry storage shelves have rust that has pitted the surface.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wooden shelving in dish and on cook line not sealed
Dec 11, 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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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
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. White bucket in sink employee removed
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Machine in back kitchen
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
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□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
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.
Jun 9, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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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
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener. Operator cleaned.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of cleaner not labeled at 3-sink. Operator placed label
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Drink glasses at bar. Operator separated to air dry.
Food stored on floor. Fryer oil on floor in dish area. Operator placed on shelf.
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.
Stored food not covered. Multiple items in walk in cooler uncovered. Operator placed covers.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed pineapple over bottles of water in walk in cooler. Operator moved water.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator hung to dry
Jan 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Crushed ice bin.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door need a new door sweep
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters. Reach in freezer bottom shelf.
Jan 6, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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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.
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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Line hand sink used as dump sink as evidend by chopped lettuce in sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Crushed ice bin.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door need a new door sweep
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under fryers.
Food stored on floor. Soda box stored on floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters. Reach in freezer bottom shelf.
Apr 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. No label on spray bottle on serve cart. Operator labeled it
Accumulation of build up of calcium in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed pint container as scooper on oven top. Operator removed
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease build up under cook line stoves.
Food stored on floor. 5 cases of meat stored In walk in cooler on floor. operator removed from floor and stored on shelf.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.observed Ice machine near back exit
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between cook line corner.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soda machine soil build up bottom of soda head.
Nov 30, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Oil cases throughout the kitchen Chips bucket on floor in bar area.
Nov 29, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. On reach in shelf on cooks line
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.
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.
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.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Food stored on floor. Oil cases throughout the kitchen Chips bucket on floor in bar area.
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.