Inspection Report

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ANEJO COCINA MEXICANA

330 A1A N STE 208 · PONTE VEDRA · St. Johns County · FL 32082

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 15, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3786873
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13941510
DBPR license6501264

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority4 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#9High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. At drink station, bottle of pain relief stored on upper shelf next to plastic togo lids.

#10High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At cook line in single door reach-in cooler, raw hamburger stored over open bag of plantains. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#11High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line in warmer box, queso (106F – Hot Holding). Employee reheated to 171f. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At prep area, hose Bibb at handwash sink by walk-in cooler missing backflow preventer.

Intermediate 4

#13Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At front bar, soda gun has build up of residue.

#14Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At cook line, handwash sink blocked by large pots. Employee moved pots. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#15Intermediate53A-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/ 6 food handler employees present, no Certified Food Manager present.

#16Intermediate53B-02-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 6 food handlers present, only one employee training certificate available.

Basic 8

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At ice machine, interior walls and top plate have black mold-like substance.

#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At cook line steam table, cup with no handle used in rice. Employee removes cup. At prep area, multiple plastic togo cups used in bulk containers. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In kitchen area, employees drink on prep table by walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At ice machine area, wall and floor soiled. At front bar, floor under equipment/counter has build up. In beer walk-in cooler, fan guards have dust build up. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. At prep area, open container of oil on floor under counter. At prep area, plastic containers with chips stored on floor. In walk-in cooler, plastic container with salsa stored on floor. In walk-in freezer, multiple food items on floor. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. At prep area, scoop in bulk salt container has handle touching product.

#7Basic51-18-6

Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. Person in Charge not able to locate last inspection.

#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple reach-in cooler gaskets spiked with food debris/residue.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 16, 2026 2:47 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
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 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.