San Jose Mexican Restaurant

887 Kings Bay Rd Ste F, Saint Marys, GA 31558

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited San Jose Mexican Restaurant four times, with records going back to 2024. On Mar 31, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

“Contamination prevented during food preparation” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Saint Marys average 89, so San Jose Mexican Restaurant trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 31, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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4-1A - food separated and protected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: At time of inspection, observed raw chicken stacked over raw beef in bottom of prep-top cooler near grill. // Advised to keep chicken on bottom shelf. COS

511-6-1.04(4)(j)

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: At time of inspection, observed dishes and knives stacked in hand wash sink.// Advised to use sink only for handwashing

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: At time of inspection, observed missing ceiling tile above grill. Also observed rusted out shelving in WIC. //Advised to repair/replace.

511-6-1.07(2)(b)

Sep 10, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Prep top at grill holding TCS foods at 47F-49F with an ambient temp of 50F/Contacted repair man, discarded any food from overnight in cooler, Iced down foods needed for lunch until repairs made to maintain food temp at 41F or lower

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Mold on shield of ice machine in server area/Clean more frequently, Frozen meats stored in to go bags in freezer/Use food grade containers or bags

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles stained/Replace, Rusted shelves in walk in/Replace or refinish, Debris build up under and around equipment/Clean more frequently

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Jan 14, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: At time of inspection, there is no hot water in the men's restroom. CA: PIC contacted the owner to have someone come out to troubleshoot the lack of hot water (the instantaneous water heater below the sink clicks as if it's coming on, but the water remains cold). Correct by: 1/17/2025.

511-6-1.06(2)(c)

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: At time of inspection, observed a bin of rice missing its lid. COS: PIC got a lid and covered the rice bin. When not in-use, food and food products must be stored in a way that protects them from potential contamination, as well as from pest access.

511-6-1.04(4)(q)

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display (corrected on site)

511-6-1.04(4)(q)

Mar 12, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Opened bags of rice, sugar, salt, etc. not stored sealed/Corrected

511-6-1.04(4)(q)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Large pots and pans being hand washed at 3 compartment not being sanitized after wash and rinse/Instructed to wash, rinse and sanitize all dishes

511-6-1.05(7)(c)

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Pans of chicken in walk in cooler stored covered to cool/Uncovered and instructed cook to store uncovered until completely cooled to avoid heat being trapped in containers

511-6-1.04(6)(e)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was San Jose Mexican Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at San Jose Mexican Restaurant on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at San Jose Mexican Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “contamination prevented during food preparation” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at San Jose Mexican Restaurant.

How does San Jose Mexican Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Saint Marys?

San Jose Mexican Restaurant most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Saint Marys average of 89.

Has San Jose Mexican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at San Jose Mexican Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at San Jose 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 Mexican Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, San Jose Mexican Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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