RESTAURANT GUATEMEX
9965 SAN JOSE BLVD UNIT 39 · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32257
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 3
12A-07-5High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Food service employee changed gloves between activities without washing hands. Manager intervened. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Tortillas in shopping bags. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Refried beans at 125°. Steam well. Placed about 1.5 hrs ago. Reheated to 170°. Fried chicken in fry tray at cookline at 90°, 93°, 100°. Per manager item/s was placed about 30 mins ago. Reheated to 180°. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 3
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels in any kitchen Hand Wash Sinks. Replaced by manger. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at kitchen Hand Wash Sink. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple cooked foods in quart containers made 2-3 days ago in coolers , not date marked.
Basic 6
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. **Repeat Violation**
12B-09-5Basic – Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Food service employee chewing gum while engaged in food service activities.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket on top of kitchen utensils/ single service items . Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs over oven handle.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Soiled interior of kitchen microwave. **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen chicken thawing In standing water kitchen. Manager intervened. **Corrective Action Taken**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 8, 2026 11:47 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.