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ANEJO COCINA MEXICANA

ANEJO COCINA MEXICANA in YULEE has 7 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 2.1/5. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

20 Homegrown Way
Florida, 32097
Nassau County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/11/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13516718

  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 6 pieces cooked stuff green peppers (52-56F - Cooling), stored in meta pan uncovered in make table reach in cooler on cook line from over night with no additional preparation done today as per manager and employee. Stop sale issued. Manager discarded Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: Operator has another 6 cooked stuff peppers with cheese in reach in cooler on cook line from overnight at 51-55F cooling and no additional preparation done today as per manager and employee. Stop sale issued Admin Complaint
  • 12A-02-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Servers handling soiled plates and then picking up food to be served without washing hands. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: Still the same Admin Complaint
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Two pieces of ROP individual pack of raw tuna that are completely thawed in pan in walk in cooler not cut, pierce or removed from package. Package has label on it to be removed once thawed. Stop sale issued Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: Still the same. Operator has same 2 ROP raw tuna in pan in walk in cooler not discarded. Validated with employee and manager that it's same fish. Stop sale issued and observed manager discarded both packages in trash. Admin Complaint
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 6 pieces cooked stuff green peppers (52-56F - Cooling), stored in meta pan uncovered in make table reach in cooler on cook line from over night with no additional preparation done today as per manager and employee. Stop sale issued. Manager discarded Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: Operator has another 6 cooked stuff peppers with cheese in reach in cooler on cook line from overnight at 51-55F cooling and no additional preparation done today as per manager and employee. Stop sale issued Operator has same 2 ROP raw tuna in pan in walk in cooler not discarded. Validated with employee and manager that it's same fish. Stop sale issued and observed manager discarded both packages in trash Admin Complaint
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. White rice (112-130F - Hot Holding); black beans (117-129F - Hot Holding), stored on far left side of steam table on cook line. Place there after reheating on stove top for hot holding 2 hrs ago as per employee. Employee reheating. Unit was turn down low. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: Still the same. Pan of white rice on far left side of steam table reheated in microwave at 10am as per employee and place on steam table to hot hold. White rice at 112-124F hot hot holding. Employee reheating. Far end of steam table on cook line not working properly. Advised manager to place items in other steam table in smaller pans until unit is fixed Admin Complaint **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing back flow preventer on non-chemical side of splitter at mop sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: Still the same **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10937649

  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean plates in back area on rack not in use is not inverted
  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Two pieces of ROP individual pack of raw tuna that are completely thawed in pan in walk in cooler not cut, pierce or removed from package. Package has label on it to be removed once thawed. Stop sale issued Repeat Violation
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee open cup drink stored on cook line prep area next to food
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee Bluetooth speaker stored above dry storage food on shelf in kitchen on cook line. Employee aprons stored on dry storage food in kitchen
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food with watch on wrist
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food with hair restraint. Employee with facial beard preparing foods with no beard guard. Repeat Violation
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean equipments on dry storage shelf wet nesting Repeat Violation
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler with torn gasket. Reach in cooler on cook line with torn gasket
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At bar under. In dining area in front of bar due to drink machine leaking on floor
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipment on cook line Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of food on floor in walk in freezer
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil's at bar stored in 56F standing water
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler on cook line with soiled gaskets. Hood filters with grease build up
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in cooler on cook line soiled
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go pans on shelf at wait station not inverted Repeat Violation
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked tamales in walk in cooler not covered
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink at wait station with leaking pipe. Manager had this sink turned off due to leak.
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 6 pieces cooked stuff green peppers (52-56F - Cooling), stored in meta pan uncovered in make table reach in cooler on cook line from over night with no additional preparation done today as per manager and employee. Stop sale issued. Manager discarded Warning
  • 12A-12-4:High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee with gloves on both hands handling raw meat and placing on grill and then handling tortillas with same gloves after wiping hands on dry towel to place on grill. Discussed with manager and employee. Employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 12A-10-4:High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee on cook line pulling up pants and touching clothing and then handling food without washing hands. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cooked beef in walk in cooler on shelf. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Servers handling soiled plates and then picking up food to be served without washing hands. Warning
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Two pieces of ROP individual pack of raw tuna that are completely thawed in pan in walk in cooler not cut, pierce or removed from package. Package has label on it to be removed once thawed. Stop sale issued Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 6 pieces cooked stuff green peppers (52-56F - Cooling), stored in meta pan uncovered in make table reach in cooler on cook line from over night with no additional preparation done today as per manager and employee. Stop sale issued. Manager discarded Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. White rice (112-130F - Hot Holding); black beans (117-129F - Hot Holding), stored on far left side of steam table on cook line. Place there after reheating on stove top for hot holding 2 hrs ago as per employee. Employee reheating. Unit was turn down low. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaning spray chemical bottles stored on top of double oven in kitchen Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing back flow preventer on non-chemical side of splitter at mop sink Warning
  • 09-17-4:Intermediate - Employee using bare hand contact with nonready-to-eat food (such as raw animal food or flour) unnecessarily without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils. Employee preparing raw shrimp in back kitchen with bare hands to be stored away for later.
  • 13-06-4:Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Server employees preparing food with artificial nails/nail polish and wearing no gloves
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of soda nozzle at bar area with black build up
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar pads stored inside hand wash sink at bar area. Bucket stored in back kitchen hand wash sink next to dish machine
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operas no chlorine test strips when using chlorine to sanitize
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator has several servers hired over 60 days with no proof of training Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 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. Operator has several employees hired with no proof of form
  • 53B-10-4:Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Operator has several food handler certificates missing date of birth
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with clear liquid stored at front wait station unlabeled. Employee stated it chemical table cleaner
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No running water at hand wash sink on wait station. Water was turned off. Manager put back on and water is 85F. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 4/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10783141

  • 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. No proof of training for any employee. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-21: Employee food handler training still not completed. Manager states he will purchase training books today. Admin Complaint **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 2/19/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8893170

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee working with food in prep area. Employee placed on hair restraint. Corrected On-Site
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area. Repeat Violation
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in bar under equipment.
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On top shelf on cook line, foil containers not inverted. Employee inverted containers. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. In back prep area, shrimp thawing in standing water. Manager turned on water to run. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In bar area, spray bottle containing chemical cleaner stored next to drink mixers. Bottle moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 02C-03-5: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. In beer walk in cooler, container of milk opened yesterday morning does not have date. Manager dated milk. Corrected On-Site
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Establishment advertising "capital ceviche" but product is not identified as a raw item. Warning
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No proof of manager certification for anyone with six (6) employees present. Certified food manager arrived during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. No proof of training for any employee. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink across from cook line has no soap. Soap provided. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 9/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8733698

  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Missing in both unisex employee restroom in kitchen and in women's restroom in dining area.
  • 12B-12-5:Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee drink cup on side server station in dining area. Employee drink cup on pass through window in kitchen. Both drinks covered with lids. Corrected On-Site
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Beer walk in cooler floor.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of oil on floor near hand washing sink by cook line. Oil moved and stored correctly. Case of beef on floor in walk in freezer. Beef moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink at end of cook line near walk in cooler. Inspector emailed sign. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 14-47-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Two shelves below prep tables in back kitchen are rusted.
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened can of tea in beer walk in cooler. Drink discarded. Corrected On-Site
  • 24-17-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Employee in back dining area drying silverware. Employee stopped drying. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On shelf above pass through window, foil containers are not inverted.
  • 25-27-4:Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Black straws on bar top in bar. Straws moved behind bar. Corrected On-Site
  • 09-01-4: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. Server handling raw lemons for guests drinks in server station near pass through window.
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Multiple spray bottle containing chemical cleaners stored on shelf in bar with bar mixers. Bottles moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ One manager working today. Manager states she is scheduled to take exam. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 53B-09-4:Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. One training record provided today.

Inspection Date: 1/24/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8438333

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Fan covers in walk in cooler
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One cook on line no hair restraint
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bags of ice and cases of chicken on walk in freezer floor.
  • 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.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handsink used to fill foil pan.

Inspection Date: 7/5/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8355298

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust on fan covers in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drinks on table of pick up window Personal drink in drink station area Moved Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook in kitchen, placed on hair net Corrected On-Site
  • 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. All restaurants in plaza that uses dumpster responsible for dumpster
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handsink at bar area used to store mats in the sink
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handsink on line in kitchen
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handsink in expo area