Fresh Mex in St. Johns
Last inspected:
160 Shops Blvd #80, St. Johns, FL 32259Fresh Mex in St. Johns has averaged 5.3 violations per inspection across 15 inspections since May 2022, slightly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. However, the most recent two inspections—on January 8, 2026 and July 31, 2025—each documented 18 violations including multiple high-priority findings, and both resulted in administrative complaint recommendations, signaling formal state enforcement action. High-priority violations have included employee health reporting failures (cited in at least 4 inspections), proper cooking temperatures (cited in at least 4 inspections), and food contact surface violations (cited in at least 3 inspections). The January 8, 2026 inspection also documented management awareness failures and allergen awareness violations, both critical food safety management issues. Earlier inspections between 2022 and 2023 showed more moderate violation counts of 4–7 per inspection with fewer high-priority findings, suggesting compliance has declined significantly in recent months.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Fresh Mex in St. Johns: Comparison to St. Johns County Averages
Fresh Mex in St. Johns: Full Inspection History — DBPR (16)
— 2 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 5 inspections25 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Fresh Mex in St. Johns: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Fresh Mex in St. Johns last inspected?
- Fresh Mex in St. Johns was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 13, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Fresh Mex in St. Johns?
- The most frequently cited violations at Fresh Mex in St. Johns are: Toilet facilities, Proper ventilation, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Fresh Mex in St. Johns had?
- Fresh Mex in St. Johns has had 16 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Fresh Mex in St. Johns find?
- Fresh Mex in St. Johns was most recently inspected on July 13, 2026 with 8 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Fresh Mex in St. Johns ever been shut down?
- No, Fresh Mex in St. Johns has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- 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 V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?
- Violation 24 (Toxic substance control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/24.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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