DON JOSE MEXICAN RESTAURANT
4731 LAKEVIEW DR · SEBRING · Highlands County · FL 33870
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one dented can of tomato juice on can rack in dry storage area, owner discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
22-45-4High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee wiping pans down with plain water over 3-compartment sink next to cook line, the sink was not set up to sanitize, emailed owner copy of chart. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-13-5High Priority – 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. Observed raw tilapia over pans of vegetables on cook line, owner moved the tilapia. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over bags of french fries in walk in cooler, observed raw chicken over raw beef in reach in cooler in kitchen owner moved. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed two pans 1/4 full in walk in cooler with a date mark of 10/15/26, owner discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee touch his hat on cook line and proceed to prepare carry out order of fajita and beans, notified the owner and he educated employee on changing gloves and washing hands, employee changed gloves and washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed two pans of cheese on top of cook line at room temperature at 81F, per owner was out less than four hours, suggested and went over a written procedures and emailed.
Intermediate 1
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Basic 3
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop in soiled standing water on the microwave, owner replaced scoop and water. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign in the women's bathroom, emailed owner copy. **Corrective Action Taken**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 23, 2026 2:54 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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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.