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NameSAN JOSE MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Address1700 RALEIGH ROAD, STE 120
 
City/State/ZIP
WILSON NC 27893
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyWilson
Inspection Date 4/20/2026
Final Score @ Grade
82.50 B
General CommentsThe cooling guacamole had a required cooling rate of .09 the observed cooling rate was .10 which makes the guacamole in compliance for cooling parameters. The EHS recommends the establishment give a training to the employees on handwashing and proper food storage. The EHS recommends placing an asterisk with a sharpie on all menus to include the reminder on foods that are being served raw or undercooked, until new menus can be acquired. EHS recommends reaching out to food provider to get parasite destruction agreement. Several things from the previous inspection were improved upon, but EHS recommends the establishment give a significant amount of training in food handling. It is also recommended an employee or manager that works at only this location take the servsafe class and take the servsafe food protection Manager exam.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
1 1 PIC Present, demonstrates knowledge, & performs duties No Yes No 2-102.11 Demonstration The PIC was not a certified food protection manager and there were priority violations (see #8, 15, 23) The Person In Charge (PIC) shall demonstrate to the regulatory authority knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, application of HACCP principles, and the requirements of this code. The PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by having no violations of priority items during current inspection, OR responding correctly to the inspector's questions as they related to the specific food operation. Pf
2 1 Certified Food Protection Manager No Yes No 2-102.12(A) Certified Food Protection Manager No certified food protection manager was present during today’s inspection. The Person In Charge (PIC) shall be a certified food protection manger who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is a part of an accredited program.
8 4 Hands clean & properly washed Yes Yes No 2-301.14 F and I When to Wash (P) Food employees were observed touching raw animal foods, wiping hands on a cloth attached to their apron, then attempting to work with raw vegetables and ready to eat foods multiple times during the inspection. Food employees were also seen going in between the walk in cooler and the food work station without changing gloves and washing hands before. Food employees shall wash their hands and exposed portion of the forearms before working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils; and during food prep as necessary to prevent cross contamination or after engaging in activities that contaminate the hands. In each of these instances the EHS stopped the employee and had them change gloves and washing hands before hands before donning a new pair.
14 0 Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction Yes No No 3-203.12 Shellstock, Maintaining Identification (C) (Pf) When questioned about tag identification and record keeping for the raw oysters being served at the establishment, PIC was unable to give an answer for the amount of time to maintain raw oyster records. The identity of the source of shellstock tags or labels shall be maintained for 90 calendar days. EHS educated the PIC on proper oyster tag record maintenance, and EHS recommends creating an organized folder to maintain shellstock tags in chronological order. 3-402.11 Parasite Destruction No parasite destruction for the raw or undercooked foods were able to be supplied during today's inspection. Raw, raw marinated, or partially cooked fish shall be frozen or stored at a temperature of -20C for a minimum of 168 hours.
15 3 Food separated & protected Yes Yes No 3-302.11(A) Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation (P) Observed raw chicken being stored over ready to use sauces in bottom of prep unit. Observed raw shrimp stored too close to broccoli in grill reach in drawer, so that raw shrimp had the potential to contaminate broccoli. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by separating raw animals during storage, preparation, holding, and display from raw ready to eat food, cooked ready to eat food, and fruits and vegetables before they are washed. In each instance the foods were rearranged so that the foods were preventing potential cross contamination. -CDI
16 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-601.11 (A) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils (Pf) During today’s inspection several dishes that were drying after going through their dishwasher were observed the date marker stickers on them and food residue. Equipment food-contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch. Dishes were placed back on the soiled rack to be rehashed. CDI
23 1.50 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 3-501.18 Ready-To-Eat Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition (P) Adobo sauce made from fresh peppers was date marked from 4/12/26 making the date of inspection the 9th day it was still in the kitchen for service. Food shall be discarded if it exceeds 7 days from preparation. PIC voluntarily discarded the Adobo sauce- CDI
25 0 Consumer advisory provided for raw/ undercooked foods No Yes No 3-603.11 Consumption of Animal Foods that are raw, undercooked, or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens Several food items on the menu that are undercooked are missing the reminder. Reminder shall include asterisking the animal-derived foods requiring disclosure to a footnote EHS has made this aware to the PIC. R
28 1 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used No Yes No 7-102.11 Identifying Information, Prominence A red bottle of containing a working spray bottle was not labeled . EHS mentioned all chemicals need to be labeled to PIC. Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. R
39 2 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Yes Yes No 3-305.11 The box of raw oysters for service were being stored underneath the racks in the walk-in. Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. The oysters were lifted off the floor by the PIC. CDI Repeat
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled Yes Yes No 4-901.11 Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required Several service containers were wet stacked today. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils shall be air dried or used after adequate draining. Containers were placed to be rewashed-CDI Repeat
47 1 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment - Equipment (C) Torn gaskets were present on the grill drawers. The bottom of the prep unit has a large amount of standing water, indicating a leak. EHS recommends have the unit looked at or serviced. Equipment shall be maintained in good repair. Significant improvement was made on their walk-in cooler repair. 4-101.19 Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C) The wired shelving/racks throughout the kitchen are rusting and need to be replaced or repainted. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material. 4-501.12 Cutting Surfaces (C) The food prep unit's cutting board is significantly scored with cutting marks and has portions that are beginning to develop dark stains. The cutting board needs to either be resurfaced or replaced. Surfaces that are subject to scratching shall be resurfaced if they are no longer effectively being cleaned and sanitized.
49 1 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes No 4-601.11 Non-food contact surfaces. The gaskets on the grill drawers have a significant amount of food debris. Non-food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.
54 0.50 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No Yes No 5-501.114 Using Drain Plugs (C) The garbage receptacle didn't have drain plug. Drains in receptacles and waste handling units for refuse shall have drain plugs In place.
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No 6-501.11 Repairing - Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures - Methods (C) Floors, walls, ceilings, throughout the kitchen and side prep area. Are all showing signs of damage, water damaged tiles, and paint peeling. Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.
56 0.50 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No Yes No 6-303.11 Intensity - Lighting (C) Lighting in the above prep unit in side prep area was observed at 44 footcandles. Brighter lighting is still needed. The light intensity shall be at least 50 foot candles at a surface where a food employee is working and/or working with utensils and equipment. 6-202.11 (A) The lights above the prep table in the side prep area are lacking shielding, shielding is required. Light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. 6-305.11 Designation - Dressing Areas and Lockers (C) Employee cell phone and bagged employee food were being stored on the prep unit. Suitable facilities shall be provided for orderly storage of employee’s possessions. CDI- possessions were removed from the food prep area.