SAN DIEGO MEXICAN RESTAURANT Y TAQUERIA INC
219 SW PARK ST · OKEECHOBEE · Okeechobee County · FL 34972
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. All items in one reach in cooler. Refried beans made 7/25 (55F – Cold Holding); Rice made 7/25 (55F – Cold Holding); Tamales made 7/24 (68F – Cold Holding); Taco meat made 7/25 (68F – Cold Holding); Black beans made 7/27 (68F – Cold Holding); Shredded beef made 7/24 (58F – Cold Holding); Shredded chicken made 7/24 (58F – Cold Holding). Operator discarded all items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All items in one reach in cooler. Refried beans made 7/25 (55F – Cold Holding); Rice made 7/25 (55F – Cold Holding); Tamales made 7/24 (68F – Cold Holding); Taco meat made 7/25 (68F – Cold Holding); Black beans made 7/27 (68F – Cold Holding); Shredded beef made 7/24 (58F – Cold Holding); Shredded chicken made 7/24 (58F – Cold Holding). Operator discarded all items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: cutting boards on line. **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing as a dump sink at dishwasher. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-06-4Intermediate – No cleaning agent provided in wash compartment of sink. Operator was educated and set up triple sink correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Six people working in restaurant. Manager came during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 5
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-02-4Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Half eaten cake with fork still in it behind bar. **Warning**
16-13-5Basic – Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. **Warning**
55-01-4Basic – Establishment charging automatic gratuity without properly disclosing the information on the menu and the bill. **Warning**
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 4:42 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 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.