Don Jose Mexican Restaurant, 4731 Lakeview Dr, Sebring, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: DON JOSE MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4731 Lakeview Dr, Sebring, FL 33870
License #: 3800968
Total inspections: 23
Last inspection: 08/04/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. ( observed build up of debris on hand sink in kitchen ) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.( observed torn gasket in reach in cooler at cook line)
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.( observed food debris build up on gaskets in reach in cooler a cook line)
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. (Observed build up on walk in cooler shelving)
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in walk-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.( observed cooked beef 49°F, cooked beans 50°F, homemade salsa 49°F, Cut tomato 50°F, owner voluntarily discarded)
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by bus tub. ( observed bus tub blocking hand sink in kitchen) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled.
08/04/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.( cook at cook line)
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice bin. ( waitress area)
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.(bar area )
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.( styrofoam containers on top of cook line)
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.( bar area )
3/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean dish rack shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. ( dish area)
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.( cook line)
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.(styrofoam containers on shelf above reach in cooler)
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.( salsa 45°F, operator added more ice around container to chill)
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler.( raw shell eggs on shelf above cauliflower)
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.( by dish area)
7/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/12/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.(hand sink by 3 compartment sink) **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification.( expired 02/06/12) **Warning**
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.(on clean dish rack) **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(refried beans held at 50? in walk in cooler,prepped 12/4/12,operator voluntarily discarded) **Warning**
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.( styrofoam to go trays on top of cookline not stored inverted) **Warning**
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.(stored on cutting board on cookline) **Warning**
12/5/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area. [ missing in prep area, remodeled wall, sink due to be put back in this week per owner ]
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. [ bathroom in kitchen]
  • Critical - Incomplete proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. [ certificates missing date of birth and expiration dates ]
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. [ bathroom in kitchen ]
  • Critical - Observed buildup of moldlike substance on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. [ cookline ]
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. [ raw shell eggs stored on shelf above cooked food ]
7/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/13/2012Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.cookline
  • No choking awareness sign posted.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. bottom shelf of grill station at cookline
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles and holster at bar.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.Lids on bulk beans storage cracked
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.Bar area.
  • Observed styrofoam single service cups used as scoop in bulk sugar container and rice
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. Glass cleaner stored in dry storage above salt. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.Wipe cloth sanitizer measured atover 200ppm chlorine Corrected On Site. diluted and retested
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. soup and cooked chic,en in walk in
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Bar area
2/27/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. chlorine
  • Observed equipment in poor repair Hopper shoot at hobartchopper is chipped/cracked.
  • Critical - Proof of required employee training provided is incomplete. or expied
1/23/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.cooked seasoned chicken at 49- to 50 degrees internal temp in walk incooler. placed in cooler last night in 2and haf gallon plastic containers Issued stop sale
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. dishwash
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.dishwash Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Identity of food or food product misrepresented.red snapper identified on menu in 5 fish menu items, red snappper garlic, serrano, don jose, veracruz and san diego style. operator indicates he is serving tilapia. No recent receipts/invoices indicating red snapper
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. chlorine
  • No copy of latest hotel and rest t inspection report.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. preparing ready to eat diced tomatoes for salsa with bare hands contact Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair Hopper shoot at hobartchopper is chipped/cracked.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.Cooked seasoned chicken cooled I 2 and a half gallon bucket - plastic
  • Observed food employee with no hair restraint at cookline
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. in walk in cooler Beef
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.Employee phones stored on top of hobart chopper
  • Critical - Proof of required employee training provided is incomplete. or expied (over 3 years)All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. cerviche served and beef steak cooked to order Corrected On sign posted inspector provided sign
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. failure to properly cooled seasoned chicken
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at threaded hose bibb.outside mop sink
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. left on counters
1/20/2012Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/8/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. dish area
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. dish ara
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. 7 employees working no certified food manager on staff at time of inspection
  • Critical - Observed food stored in undrained ice. shrimp in reach in cooler in pan wirh water
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. shrimp in pan of standing w water
6/8/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable. grout joints missing in kitchen
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. by dish area
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. by dish machine
  • Light not functioning. no light inside walkin cooler
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. dented can on can rack
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. blade has encrusted debris
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. several cases on floor in freezer
2/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. no dates observed
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. can in storage no lable
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. at 0 ppm
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. blade encrusted with old debris
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. missing grout joints
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. debris in missing grout joints
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. 8 people working at time of inspection no certified food manager Corrected On Site. owner returned
10/13/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/25/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cold line on cook line cut veggies ,beef,chicken at 46 degrese
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. pans stored wetn nested
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. in kitchen
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. none at any hand sink in kitchen
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. in dish area
5/24/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/22/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 44 degrese for beef Corrected On Site. moved to freezer
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro expired employee training
1/20/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. observed no date marking
  • Critical. Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. server washed hands in 3 bay sink
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. on top of cold line in kitchen
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. at bar
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable. not smooth out missing
9/22/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/11/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/2/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 12/1/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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