San Joses Original Mexican Restaurant
Last inspected: Nov 6, 2025
43
Score
Across the available record, San Joses Original Mexican Restaurant has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. San Joses Original Mexican Restaurant was last inspected on Nov 6, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around eight violations per visit lately, up from roughly six violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “holes in or other damage to wall in kitchen”, showing up three times.
Compared to other Clermont restaurants (averaging 68), there's room to close the gap. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
7
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 6, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -horchata (47F - Cold Holding), reach in cooler on server line, held more than four hours per operator.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -horchata (47F - Cold Holding), reach in cooler on server line, held more than four hours per operator.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at incorrect location on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. -portioned chicken and rice in reach in drawer on cook line had dates from the original date frozen.
02C-08-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -bottle of cleaner on cart in kitchen, operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -lid on lettuce container in walk in cooler
14-11-5
Basic - Holes in or other damage to wall in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed peppers and avocados over tortillas and milk in walk in cooler.
08B-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -spray bottle of water on host stand. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
43
Apr 22, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -tortillas in to go bag on cook line. Operator moved to a ziplock bag **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -raw chicken behind raw beef in drawer on cook line. Operator corrected **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then prepared a beverage without washing hands.
12A-02-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. -portioned carnitas in walk in freezer
02C-04-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink by dish area. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. -walk in freezer
14-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. -prepped tamales stored by hand sink with no splash guard.
08B-54-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -salt container on cook line, operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Holes in or other damage to wall by back door. Floor tiles in disrepair by dish area
36-24-5
35
Dec 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
61
Apr 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. -Employee chopping cilantro with bare hands. Employee put on gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
09-01-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. -Sugar under paper towel dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-36-4
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. -Sponge at bar used as salt applicator. **Corrected On-Site**
14-13-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Lowboy cooler gaskets.
23-03-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. -By stove.
14-20-4
61
Dec 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. - employee at bar washed hands in triple sink
12A-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on dish racks
16-15-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. - ice bucket **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. - bulk beans
08B-12-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. - 0ppm. Employee fixed 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
70
Jun 5, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
45
Dec 21, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 17 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored next to chips. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - 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. 0ppm
22-41-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Tamales stored in take out bags touching good.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Portioning salsa for service
13-06-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Per operator more than 24 hours cooked sausage not date marked. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in rice and bean containerbb **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Shrimp stored in undefined ice in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-31-4
Basic - Food stored on floor in walk in cooler and freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall behind back door
36-24-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Raw chicken and beef has scoop handle touching. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees across from fryers.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Silverware stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. **Corrected On-Site**
21-10-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Food stored under stored smallwzres uncovered in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce over ready to eat salsa in walk in cooler b
08B-17-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 25 ppm 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was San Joses Original Mexican Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at San Joses Original Mexican Restaurant on file is from Nov 6, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at San Joses Original Mexican Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “holes in or other damage to wall in kitchen” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at San Joses Original Mexican Restaurant.
How does San Joses Original Mexican Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Clermont?
San Joses Original Mexican Restaurant most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Clermont average of 68.
Has San Joses Original Mexican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at San Joses Original Mexican Restaurant have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at San Joses Original Mexican Restaurant 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 Joses Original Mexican Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, San Joses Original Mexican Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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