SAN DIEGO MEXICAN RESTAURANT Y TAQUERIA INC
Park Street
Florida
Okeechobee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.4/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 5/6/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed behind line and storage area.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit at Guacamole reach in cooler. Operator placed at location. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Salsa not covered at beer cooler. Operator covered salsa. Corrected On-Site
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken sitting in water at sink . Operator turned on water. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing as dump sink at bar. Operator cleaned area. Corrected On-Site
- 05-13-5:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food. Operator placed at location. Corrected On-Site
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Shredded chicken made two days ago not date marked. Operator placed date mark on item. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/6/2025 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 5/6/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/6/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 9/20/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/20/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 7/9/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food In salsas. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Taco bowl fryer utensil on floor. Operator removed and sanitized. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on line. Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered: frozen chicken in reach in freezer not covered. Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One small flying insect at triple sink. Two on cutting boards. One small flying insect landed on onion ready to eat. Operator voluntarily discarded. Warning
- 01B-03-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. One small flying insect landed on onion ready to eat. Operator voluntarily discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
- 11-26-1: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. Provided Operator with the Food Reporting Agreement, not all employees were able to sign by completion of inspection. Operator will have all others sign by next routine inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/9/2024 revealed 11 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 3/22/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance at back door. Operator will,clean and sanitize. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at reach in cooler. Operator will,clean and sanitize. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 11-27-4: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 operator with the Vomiting and Diarrhea clean up form Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/22/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).