SAN DIEGO MEXICAN RESTAURANT Y TAQUERIA INC

Name: SAN DIEGO MEXICAN RESTAURANT Y TAQUERIA INC
Address: 219 SW PARK ST, OKEECHOBEE, FL, 34972, US
Rating: 42

219 SW PARK ST, OKEECHOBEE, FL 34972

License #5700742

🌮 Mexican/Latin ℹ️

42 Grade F / 100

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August 27, 2026 · 10 findings · 3 critical

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SAN DIEGO MEXICAN RESTAURANT Y TAQUERIA INC in OKEECHOBEE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 42 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on August 27, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 33 total violations — 7 critical, 10 major, 16 minor.

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The latest inspection on August 27, 2026 shows 10 observation rows: 3 critical, 4 major, and 3 minor.

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Disposition: Warning Issued
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: cutting boards.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink nearest cook line.
[41-05-4] Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment at bar. Operator removed.
[55-01-5] Establishment charging operational charges without properly disclosing the information on the menu/web/app and the bill/receipt.
[53A-10-4] Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Food manager touched ready to eat tortillas with her bare hands, that were going to be served to customer. Operator threw out tortillas.
[35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. One dead between freezers in kitchen. Operator removed and sanitized.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Food manager touched ready to eat tortillas with her bare hands, that were going to be served to customer. Operator threw out tortillas.
[09-01-4] 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. Food manager touched ready to eat tortillas with her bare hands, that were going to be served to customer. Operator threw out tortillas.
[45-02-4] Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.

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Disposition: Warning Issued
[16-13-5] Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.
[12B-02-4] Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Half eaten cake with fork still in it behind bar.
[53A-05-6] 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/. Six people working in restaurant. Manager came during inspection.
[45-02-4] Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only at exit in kitchen.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: cutting boards on line.
[16-06-4] No cleaning agent provided in wash compartment of sink. Operator was educated and set up triple sink correctly.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All items in one reach in cooler. Refried beans made 7/25 (55F - Cold Holding); Rice made 7/25 (55F - Cold Holding); Tamales made 7/24 (68F - Cold Holding); Taco meat made 7/25 (68F - Cold Holding); Black beans made 7/27 (68F - Cold Holding); Shredded beef made 7/24 (58F - Cold Holding); Shredded chicken made 7/24 (58F - Cold Holding). Operator discarded all items.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. All items in one reach in cooler. Refried beans made 7/25 (55F - Cold Holding); Rice made 7/25 (55F - Cold Holding); Tamales made 7/24 (68F - Cold Holding); Taco meat made 7/25 (68F - Cold Holding); Black beans made 7/27 (68F - Cold Holding); Shredded beef made 7/24 (58F - Cold Holding); Shredded chicken made 7/24 (58F - Cold Holding). Operator discarded all items.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing as a dump sink at dishwasher.
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available.
[55-01-4] Establishment charging automatic gratuity without properly disclosing the information on the menu and the bill.