San Jose Mexican Grill
Last inspected: Oct 17, 2025
43
Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at San Jose Mexican Grill, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 17, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around six violations to closer to 13 violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
San Jose Mexican Grill's latest score of 43 falls below the Yulee average of 71. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw Chicken stored over Raw beef, chicken was no longer commercially packaged. Operator removed raw chicken to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed One container of House made salsa date marked 10/07/25 not used within the 7 days of preparation see stop sale.
01B-24-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed whisk held together with tape, which had old food stuck on whisk. Also, Cutting board on reach in cooler across from grill soiled
22-02-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining non food contact shelves near kitchen swinging doors.
14-45-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee lunches stored in reach in cooler on front line in kitchen area. Operator took food placed it in a bin and labeled it for employees only and then placed items on its own shelf in walk in cooler . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed Whisk in large mixer taped together.
14-10-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor under fryer is heavily soiled with grease.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of oil found on floor in kitchen area. Also, container of Black beans stored on floor in kitchen area. Manager picked up all bins and stored them on the table In kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket on walk-in cooler soiled with debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Multiple meats stored in prep sink thawing without running water. Operator removed meats. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed floor in walk-in cooler unsealed. Also, parts of floor on cook line chipped paint. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of Sugar on shelf by reach in freezer in kitchen area not labeled. Operator labeled sugar. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
43
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In server station near pass through window, queso dip 108F. Queso dip reheated approximately one (1) hour prior. Queso dip removed to be reheated. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Server rinsed off hands in bar triple sink. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two (2) employee training records are expired.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing chemical cleaner stored under hand washing sink in server station is not labeled. Manager labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard lining dry food storage shelf near cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-45-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. One (1) ceiling tile in middle of kitchen is not sealed. Manager states he will get correct type that is sealed. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-37-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Blue ice buckets near ice machine in bar.
24-05-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In reach in cooler across from bar in dining area, employee food items stored with items served to public. Employee items moved to bottom shelf to segregate. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-49-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Tamale reach in freezer near bar has ice build up.
14-69-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. In bar, bowl of limes not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor in kitchen is peeling. Manager states in process of getting information on what type of paint/flooring is needed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
45
Aug 26, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High 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**
14-15-4
High 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**
08A-02-6
High 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**
03A-02-5
High 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**
41-10-4
Intermediate - 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**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - 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**
53B-10-4
Intermediate - 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**
41-17-4
Intermediate - 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**
22-02-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard boxes lining shelf above make line where microwave ovens are placed.
14-45-4
Basic - 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**
40-06-5
Basic - 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.
36-73-4
Basic - 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**
08B-38-4
Basic - 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.
14-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Small shelf in triple sink area (white plastic).
23-03-4
Basic - 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**
25-05-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Multiple areas of floor in kitchen and walk in cooler.
36-02-5
25
Jan 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Ice hot stored over prep area, moved **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-07-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice 122f stored in oven, turned on oven to reheat then keep warm. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at bar
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink in kitchen near swinging door
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 4 out of five expired
53B-14-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Both reach in freezer build up of ice
14-69-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Ribs and ground beef thawing in prep sink at room temperature
06-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink stored on top of box of foil paper Personal drink in coffee station Moved to designated drink area **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
47
Jul 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken Pattie's60f stored over lettuce, moved to under cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone stored over line cooler,
40-06-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Pot of cheese stored on floor, moved **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
78
Dec 12, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at bar area, manager cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in rice, moved **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Covers on fans In walk
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drinks over cheese, Moved **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In Ice bin upfront, moved **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf in walk in cooler
23-03-4
70
Jul 11, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked pork on stove top 102f, moved to reheat **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handsink In Kitchen near swinging doors with thawing chicken in sink, moved **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Upper area of ice machine
22-02-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing at room temperature in handsink, moved **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink over Queso dip. Moved **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone stored over cooler line, moved **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was San Jose Mexican Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at San Jose Mexican Grill on file is from Oct 17, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at San Jose Mexican Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at San Jose Mexican Grill.
How does San Jose Mexican Grill compare to other restaurants in Yulee?
San Jose Mexican Grill most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Yulee average of 71.
Has San Jose Mexican Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at San Jose Mexican Grill have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at San Jose Mexican Grill means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is San Jose Mexican Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, San Jose Mexican Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.
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