SAN JOSE'S ORIGINAL MEXICAN RESTAURANT
12124 S APOPKA VINELAND RD STE 100, Orlando FL 32836 · 321-303-0005
Last inspected May 13, 2026 · 4 visits since September 2024
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4 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken tenders stored directly above pork chorizo inside walk in cooler on the storage shelves.
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
May 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken tenders stored directly above pork chorizo inside walk in cooler on the storage shelves.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed sliced American cheese not date marked stored inside walk in cooler. Employee date marked at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade has dried food left on the blade.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed large deep cut marks on the green cutting board, used in back prep kitchen.
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Establishment does not have a written copy of their approved Alternative Operating Procedure for bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food. Observed server using bare hands touch limes without using utensils or gloves.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor near mop sink per Manager notify plumbing company.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop laying on the ice in the bin located at the bar.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed rice and beans stored inside bulk containers has scoop laying inside.
Nov 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade has old food debris left on the surface located back prep kitchen.
No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Observed no concentration strips for checking sanitizer.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels for hand wash sink located behind bar.
Feb 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature shrimp 44°f stored inside reach in cooler drawers on the cook line less than 4 hours recommend quick chill shrimp.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bucket of sanitizer stored next to container of oil. Manager removed.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed salmon stored in ROP packages inside reach in cooler drawers on the cook line.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed aluminum pans stacked wet on the storage shelves.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoon stored in standing water on the cook line, Manager removed.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed forks stored upright in silverware bin located in the server area Manager removed.
Sep 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed vacuum breaker missing has a splitter on the hose Bibb for the mop sink, explained to Owner.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels for hand wash sink located in the bar area.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed no date on the water filters for the ice machine.
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Observed no trash can provided for hand wash sink throughout the kitchen.
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.