JULIS MEXICAN RESTAURANT

Health inspection records show JULIS MEXICAN RESTAURANT in CLEARWATER has 9 inspections with a food safety rating of 2.7/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

1237 Cleveland Street
Clearwater, Florida, 33755
Pinellas County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/6/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13541809

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 10/7/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13484546

  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked beans at 53 F cooked at 4:00 pm previous day in walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: Cooked beans 49 F cooked previous night in a large deep metal pot covered See Stop sale . Reviewed with manager cooling methods . Manager discarded beans **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 01B-36-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked beans at 53 F cooked at 4:00 pm previous day in walk in cooler in deep plastic container . Manager discarded beans . Reviewed with manager cooling methods and cooling procedures . - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: Cooked beans 49 F cooked previous night in a large deep metal pot covered . Reviewed with manager cooling methods . Manager discarded beans **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Front counter added equipment : oven , reach in coolers , reach in freezer, reach in cooler near service window . Plans on file have a front counter area that has been removed with steam table in this area .center area in plans is now the front counter area . Ice machine added in back storage area by back exit . - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: Plans received and in process of approval **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/6/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10916918

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put hair net on Corrected On-Site
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Manager removed towel Corrected On-Site
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked beans at 53 F cooked at 4:00 pm previous day in walk in cooler
  • 01B-36-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked beans at 53 F cooked at 4:00 pm previous day in walk in cooler in deep plastic container . Manager discarded beans . Reviewed with manager cooling methods and cooling procedures .
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Front counter added equipment : oven , reach in coolers , reach in freezer, reach in cooler near service window . Plans on file have a front counter area that has been removed with steam table in this area .center area in plans is now the front counter area . Ice machine added in back storage area by back exit .

Inspection Date: 4/14/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10818023

  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food ( raw beef ) stored over or with ready-to-eat food ( cheese and precooked hotdogs ) in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Reviewed with manager - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 4/11/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10752727

  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food ( containers of cooked meat and pitcher of beverage ) not covered in walk in cooler .
  • 21-03-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Employee changed solution to 100 ppm chlorine Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food ( raw beef ) stored over or with ready-to-eat food ( cheese and precooked hotdogs ) in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Reviewed with manager
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Two live roaches in no working walk in cooler . Manager removed roaches and cleaned area Corrected On-Site
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee filling bucket in hand wash sink . Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks are for washing hands only
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at cook line. Manager placed soap at hand wash sink Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 1/2/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8782710

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on back prep table during activity food preparation.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine back of house, walk in freezer
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Large bag of flour on floor employee moved Corrected On-Site
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. On dry storage rack with plates used for service. Pain medication employee moved Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitation bucket filled at hand wash sink. Employee removed.

Inspection Date: 4/17/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8497865

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on prep table. Employee removed Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Customer bathroom . Inspector gave sign to management. Employee posted in bathroom. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Tamerin spice in picture not covered in walk in cooler. Employee covered. Corrected On-Site
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken frozen sitting on counter. Employee added running water to chicken Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed cantaloupe and pineapple over beer bottles walk in cooler.
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Peppers in plastic customer carry out bag. In walk in cooler. Manager removed to food grade bag. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw not separated from ready to eat foods. Raw fish above cheese in reach in freezer . Employee removed to proper storage. Corrected On-Site
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing has food particles stored inside the drain. On cooks line.
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cook tomatoes in walk in cooler employees dated. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 11/14/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8497319

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 9/12/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8377001

  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. -Juliana's certificate expired 8/21/23 - exam taken - no results at the time of inspection
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. - cooked rice, beef , chicken in walk in cooler - manager date labeled food Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Expired 9/03/23