Fresh Mex
160 Shops Blvd #80, St. Johns, FL 32259 · Permanent Food Service · License 6502379
What drove the grade
Single-service articles improperly stored.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 13 complaint inspection8 basic (1 repeat)-9
- Safety score91
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitComplaint inspection
- First visitJul 13, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
8 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Basic8
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
At cook line area on lower shelf of prep table, bulk salt container not labeled. Manager labeled container.
Fixed on the spot
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container.
At cook line reach-in cooler under pass thru window, scoop in shredded cheese has handle touching product. Employee moved scoop.
Fixed on the spot
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
At ice machine, ice bucket not inverted when stored. Employee inverted.
Fixed on the spot
Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles improperly stored.
At hallway storage selves, case of paper food containers stored on floor. Manager moved to shelf.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
At cook line, standing water in bottom of reach-in cooler drawers under flat top near pass thru window. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
Women's restroom door open at time of inspection. Manager closed door.
Fixed on the spot
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
At prep table, cell phone stored on case of chips on lower shelf. Manager moved phone.
Fixed on the spot
Code 42, Premises and cleaning equipment: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
At triple sink area, mop stored in mop bucket wringer. Employee hung mop.
Fixed on the spot
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.