San Jose's Original Mexican Restaurant
Last inspected: Nov 17, 2025
61
Score
Going back to 2022, San Jose's Original Mexican Restaurant has nine inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 17, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly nine violations earlier in the record.
“Stop sale issued on time/temperature control” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Winter Garden average 65, so San Jose's Original Mexican Restaurant trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
61
May 19, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 13, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Per operator chicken had been in the cooler from the day before pulled Chicken (52F - Cold Holding)
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator chicken had been in the cooler from the day before pulled Chicken (52F - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours . Moved to freezer for quick cool. Chorizo (82F - Hot Holding)
03B-01-6
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. Dishwasher Chlorine at the bar 0 ppm **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Whitecutting board on prep table by cook line.
22-02-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates and bowls in the kitchen
24-05-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves
14-17-4
45
Dec 2, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. -Shredded beef end date 11-17. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: **Time Extended**
02C-01-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. -Shredded beef end date 11-17. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: **Time Extended**
01B-24-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -Employee handled raw beef and then grabbed tortilla to throw on grill. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: **Time Extended**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -Open gallon of milk. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: **Time Extended**
02C-03-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Lowboy cooler gasket torn. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: **Time Extended**
14-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -Handsink at bar. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
52
Nov 18, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
45
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
7
Dec 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Angel
53B-13-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary
16-37-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled red liquid in dish area **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
25-27-4
55
Apr 12, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.Grill cleaner stored next to clean dishes in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.Red sauce,51 f cooling from last night.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.Chlorine,0 ppm at bar area.
22-49-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Raw shell eggs stored next to milk in walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.Improper cooling of red sauce.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties.Employee cut onions and then rinsed knife and put in knife holder. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-15-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.Provided a copy. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by red sauce stacked too high in cambro container.
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Small green cutting board is soiled in kitchen.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.Filters by soda station area.
29-28-4
Basic - Onions not washed prior to preparation.
08B-39-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits stored over prepped water melon in walk in cooler.
08B-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Sugar at servers station area.
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Holes in ceiling throughout the establishment.
36-24-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Salt in kitchen.
02D-01-5
19
Dec 16, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of degreaser. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service containers on floor in dry storage. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers of beans and flour. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jackets on top of single service items on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was San Jose's Original Mexican Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at San Jose's Original Mexican Restaurant on file is from Nov 17, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at San Jose's Original Mexican Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “stop sale issued on time/temperature control” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at San Jose's Original Mexican Restaurant.
How does San Jose's Original Mexican Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Winter Garden?
San Jose's Original Mexican Restaurant most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Winter Garden average of 65.
Has San Jose's Original Mexican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at San Jose's Original Mexican Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at San Jose's Original Mexican Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is San Jose's Original Mexican Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, San Jose's Original Mexican Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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