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
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
14-15-4High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Gray trash can used for storage of tortilla chips in kitchen. Gray plastic shopping bags used for storage of peppers in reach in freezer in front server area. Manager states items will be moved and stored correctly. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. In white stand up reach in freezer by cook line, raw chicken in ziplock bags stored with opened bag of ready to eat mixed vegetables. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line, two (2) pans of raw beef 53F. Both pans overfilled and placed into service approximately 15 minutes prior. Pans moved to reach in cooler to cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Multiple cleaning bottles stored with margarita mixers on shelf in back mop sink area. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of white stand up reach in freezer in kitchen near dish area. Ice deflectors for both ice machines in bar area. **Repeat Violation**
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/ At beginning of inspection, no certified food manager present with five (5) employees working. Certified food manager arrived during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-10-4Intermediate – Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. One food handler certificate had a five (5) year expiration date. Date corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing chemical bleach cleaner stored in dish area. Bottle removed to be labeled. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic 8
14-45-4Basic – Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard boxes lining shelf above make line where microwave ovens are placed.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee black purse stored with to go items in front service area. Purse moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4Basic – Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under refrigeration equipment in kitchen. Floor under racks in kitchen. Floor in bar area. Ceiling tiles/vent covers in kitchen.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Container of oil on floor near cook line. Container of onions in walk in cooler. Container of tortilla chips in service area. All items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
14-47-4Basic – Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Exterior of small chest freezer in kitchen is rusted.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Small shelf in triple sink area (white plastic).
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Multiple cases of single use items stored on floor in dining area by restrooms. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Multiple areas of floor in kitchen and walk in cooler.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 26, 2026 12:16 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
2 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.