Don Jose Mexican Restaurant in Sebring
Last inspected:
4731 Lakeview Dr, Sebring, FL 33870Don Jose Mexican Restaurant in Sebring has accumulated 263 violations across 34 inspections since 2016, averaging 7.7 per visit. The restaurant has faced 2 disciplinary actions totaling $500 in fines. The facility's most frequently cited violations involve proper hand and arm washing, employee health reporting, and ventilation. Recent inspections show a pattern of repeated compliance issues, with multiple "Administrative complaint recommended" dispositions in 2023 and high-priority violations continuing through 2025.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Don Jose Mexican Restaurant in Sebring: Comparison to Highlands County Averages
This Facility
7.7
violations / inspection
7.7 violations per inspection
Highlands County Avg
5.61
violations / inspection
5.61 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Highlands County Avg
0.25
closures / facility
0.25 county average
Don Jose Mexican Restaurant in Sebring: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $500.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2023023476 | $300.00 | Mar 27, 2023 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 7--2023002147 | $200.00 | Dec 16, 2022 | Fort Lauderdale |
Don Jose Mexican Restaurant in Sebring: Full Inspection History — DBPR (35)
— 1 inspection7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections30 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections28 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections45 violations · 27 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections19 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections15 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections10 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 3 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections26 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Don Jose Mexican Restaurant in Sebring: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Don Jose Mexican Restaurant in Sebring last inspected?
- Don Jose Mexican Restaurant in Sebring was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 26, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Don Jose Mexican Restaurant in Sebring?
- The most frequently cited violations at Don Jose Mexican Restaurant in Sebring are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Don Jose Mexican Restaurant in Sebring had?
- Don Jose Mexican Restaurant in Sebring has had 35 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Don Jose Mexican Restaurant in Sebring find?
- Don Jose Mexican Restaurant in Sebring was most recently inspected on May 26, 2026 with 7 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Don Jose Mexican Restaurant in Sebring ever been shut down?
- No, Don Jose Mexican Restaurant in Sebring has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
- Has Don Jose Mexican Restaurant in Sebring faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Don Jose Mexican Restaurant in Sebring has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $500.00 in fines.
- How much has Don Jose Mexican Restaurant in Sebring been fined?
- Don Jose Mexican Restaurant in Sebring has been fined a total of $500.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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