SAN JOSE'S ORIGINAL MEXICAN RESTAURANT
12124 S APOPKA VINELAND RD STE 100, ORLANDO, FL 32836
License #5816118
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Mixed Health Record
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SAN JOSE'S ORIGINAL MEXICAN RESTAURANT in ORLANDO currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 82 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 13, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 21 total violations — 4 critical, 7 major, 10 minor.
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The latest inspection on May 13, 2026 shows 8 observation rows: 1 critical, 2 major, and 5 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
- [14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed large deep cut marks on the green cutting board, used in back prep kitchen.
- [09-04-5] Establishment does not have a written copy of their approved Alternative Operating Procedure for bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food. Observed server using bare hands touch limes without using utensils or gloves.
- [36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor near mop sink per Manager notify plumbing company.
- [10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop laying on the ice in the bin located at the bar.
- [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. Observed rice and beans stored inside bulk containers has scoop laying inside.
- [08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken tenders stored directly above pork chorizo inside walk in cooler on the storage shelves.
- [02C-03-5] Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed sliced American cheese not date marked stored inside walk in cooler. Employee date marked at time of inspection.
- [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade has dried food left on the blade.
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