FRESH MEX
160 SHOPS BLVD #80, ST. JOHNS, FL 32259
License #6502379
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Solid Health Score
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FRESH MEX in ST. JOHNS currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 92 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on July 13, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 8 total violations — 8 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on July 13, 2026 shows 8 observation rows, all minor, which is usually a better sign than repeat high-priority findings.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [10-06-5] In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. At cook line reach-in cooler under pass thru window, scoop in shredded cheese has handle touching product. Employee moved scoop.
- [32-02-4] Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Womens restroom door open at time of inspection. Manager closed door.
- [40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At prep table, cell phone stored on case of chips on lower shelf. Manager moved phone.
- [42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. At triple sink area, mop stored in mop bucket wringer. Employee hung mop.
- [02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At cook line area on lower shelf of prep table, bulk salt container not labeled. Manager labeled container.
- [29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At cook line, standing water in bottom of reach-in cooler drawers under flat top near pass thru window. Employee cleaned during inspection.
- [24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. At ice machine, ice bucket not inverted when stored. Employee inverted.
- [25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. At hallway storage selves, case of paper food containers stored on floor. Manager moved to shelf.
What do locals think?
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Would you eat here?
FRESH MEX looks fairly solid on paper. Would you eat here?
Solid overall, with enough history that people may still weigh the details differently.
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