Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

SAN DIEGO MEXICAN RESTAURANT Y TAQUERIA INC

219 SW PARK ST · OKEECHOBEE · Okeechobee County · FL 34972

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 29, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3740130
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13778632
DBPR license5700742

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority4 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#6High Priority01B-02-5

High 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**

Corrected On-SiteWarningStop Sale
#7High Priority03A-02-5

High 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**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 4

#8Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: cutting boards on line. **Warning**

Warning
#9Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing as a dump sink at dishwasher. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#10Intermediate16-06-4

Intermediate – No cleaning agent provided in wash compartment of sink. Operator was educated and set up triple sink correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#11Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – 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**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 5

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic12B-02-4

Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Half eaten cake with fork still in it behind bar. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic16-13-5

Basic – 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**

Warning
#4Basic55-01-4

Basic – Establishment charging automatic gratuity without properly disclosing the information on the menu and the bill. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic51-18-6

Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 4:42 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 45 · Fire extinguishing equipment – reporting only
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)
Category 55 · Automatic gratuity notice
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.