DON JOSE MEXICAN RESTAURANT
4731 LAKEVIEW DR · SEBRING · Highlands County · FL 33870
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed taco ground beef (48F – Cooling) cooked day before not cooled to 41F within 6 hours, in cooler overnight. Operator discarded see stop sale.. **Repeat Violation**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed taco ground beef (48F – Cooling) cooked day before not cooled to 41F within 6 hours, in cooler overnight. Operator discarded see stop sale.
Intermediate 1
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed Island Oasis drink mixer with old food debris on inside blender cover and white growth on machine just above cover.
Basic 6
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed small CO2 tank at outside bar not secured.
28-02-4Basic – Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed soda gun holster not connected to drain line and draining on to drain boards of 3 bay sink at bar..
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed waitstaff with bracelets.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice scoop holder rusted and paint peeling.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed heavy food debris on floor on walk-in freezer.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 11, 2026 2:21 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.