SAN JOSE MEXICAN GRILL
463797 STATE RD 200 STE 1 · YULEE · Nassau County · FL 32097
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
12A-07-5High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put raw meat with gloved hands on grill then change gloves with no handwash.
14-86-1High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. At bar, paper napkin used as plug in top of canned soda.
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer in kitchen, tray of raw beef plastic wrapped over ziplock bags of cooked beef. Also, in reach in freezer at server area, commercially packaged raw octopus and flounder over ready to eat churros in ziplock bags. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-24-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In reach in cooler on cook line, three containers of salsa dated marked 8/6, 8/7 and 8/10. **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. On stove, steak (115F – Hot Holding). Employee stated it was cooked 20 minutes prior. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On bottom shelf of prep table when you enter kitchen, h hydrogen peroxide and rubbing alcohol stored in box with condensed milk. Also, on shelf above prep table when you enter kitchen, aspirin stored with food.
Intermediate 1
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In server area, spray bottle with light purple liquid in it not labeled. Manager had employee label bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 11
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machines soiled with black mold-like substance.
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach observed in cubby next to chip warmer in server area. Employee cleaned up and discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple drinks on server station counter next to cutting boards and utensils. Employee moved drinks. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone on shelf of cook line next to microwave above reach in cooler. Employee removed phones. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. In server area, plastic cups stated before properly air drying. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cook line soiled with food debris/grease. Also, floor under dish machine soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Interior of reach in freezer in dining room has build up of ice. Also, in reach in cooler in dining room has build up of ice on fan unit.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets on reach in coolers soiled with food debris. Also, around nozzles on drink machine soiled with mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
08B-39-4Basic – Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee on cook line using avocado with sticker on skin.
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in freezer in kitchen soiled with raw chicken residue. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete in walk-in cooler. Also, paint peeling on floor in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 2, 2026 11:45 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.