SAN JOSE MEXICAN RESTAURANT
16540 POINTE VILLAGE DRIVE STE 112 · LUTZ · Hillsborough County · FL 33558
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
22-41-4High Priority – 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 **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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. **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of cleaner not labeled at 3-sink. Operator placed label **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 7
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Drink glasses at bar. Operator separated to air dry. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Fryer oil on floor in dish area. Operator placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – 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.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Multiple items in walk in cooler uncovered. Operator placed covers. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed pineapple over bottles of water in walk in cooler. Operator moved water. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator hung to dry **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 9, 2026 12:01 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.