SAN JOSE MEXICAN RESTAURANT

Name: SAN JOSE MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Address: 16540 POINTE VILLAGE DRIVE STE 112, LUTZ, FL, 33558, US
Rating: 38.1

16540 POINTE VILLAGE DRIVE STE 112, LUTZ, FL 33558

License #3917000

🌮 Mexican/Latin ℹ️

38.1 Grade F / 100

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September 25, 2026 · 8 findings · 2 critical

Routine - Food

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SAN JOSE MEXICAN RESTAURANT in LUTZ currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 38.1 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 11 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 25, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 66 total violations — 14 critical, 11 major, 41 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[08A-11-5] Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks Raw beef above bottled water in walk in cooler. Operator moved the beef to bottom shelf
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles interior soiled and black mold like substance buildup in bar. Yellow cutting boards stained with black mold like substance buildup in kitchen
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop in standing water mop bucket. Operator washed it hanging for air dry
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Cooked plant food not covered in walk in cooler, operator covered it with plastic wrap
[13-06-4] Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Employees wearing fake nails and polish while scooping ice and preparing drinks. Manager asked her to wash hand and put gloves on.
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No back flow preventer at splitter with water hose attached in mop sink faucet
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine interior soiled and pink mold like substance buildup.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep counter in cook line. Operator removed it

Disposition: Warning Issued
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in observed on condenser of make line cooler to right side of fryer causing the unit to not work properly
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Walk in cooler: observed containers of raw meat, cooked beans, cooked meats, washed and cut tomatoes and jalapeños, and sauces are not covered.
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pack of raw pork in standing water in three compartment sink
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler shelves and dry storage shelves have rust that has pitted the surface.
[14-06-4] Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wooden shelving in dish and on cook line not sealed
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Right side reach in cooler next to fryer: cut tomatoes (44F - Cold Holding); raw beef (51F - Cold Holding); raw bacon (50F - Cold Holding) raw chicken (44F - Cold Holding); raw chorizo (45F - Cold Holding) Manager moved items into walk in cooler. And will call for service or let unit defrost overnight
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam well: beef soup (119F - Hot Holding). Manager placed on flat top to reheat. Reheated to 179f
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with debris, Knives stored soiled with raw pork still on blade
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink on cook line had a bucket of water stored in the hand sink. Employee removed
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk in cooler observed container of black beans, sauces, and stocks not dated with prep date

Disposition: Warning Issued
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Drink glasses at bar. Operator separated to air dry.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Fryer oil on floor in dish area. Operator placed on shelf.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area under soda nozzles at soda fountain has food debris buildup. Ice machine fan guard has buildup of dust. Gaskets on reach in freezer soiled. Bottom shelf of reach in freezer had food debris accumulation.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Multiple items in walk in cooler uncovered. Operator placed covers.
[08B-17-4] Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed pineapple over bottles of water in walk in cooler. Operator moved water.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator hung to dry
[22-41-4] Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested 2 times at 0ppm
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw beef held at 45F. Operator placed in walk in cooler.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener. Operator cleaned.
[53B-01-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All certificates expired.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of cleaner not labeled at 3-sink. Operator placed label