DONA JULIA'S RESTAURANT
South Florida Avenue
Lakeland, Florida, 33813
Polk County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.6/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/19/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of the ice machine has an accumulation of dirt and debris.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop ice from the ice bin at the beverage station on the front counter.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Rice, black beans, sliced cooked corned beef in the kitchen area next to the side by side reach in cooler. The products was put inside the reach in coolers. Sleeves of Hamburger patties thawing in standing water in the 3 compartment sink. The water was drained and the product was put under cold running water. Corrected On-Site
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. February 1, 2025
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Bacon on the cook line. Held at 88F. Not cooked to crisp y. Discussed with the manager to fully cook the bacon to crispy or place the bacon inside the reach in cooler and to finish cooking when ordered. The manager decided to put the bacon inside the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/19/2025 revealed 5 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 8/22/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Brown backpack on a case of Coca Cola located on the front counter. The backpack was removed. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. A case of beverage syrup. Front counter.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On the cutting board on reach in cooler across from the cook line.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/22/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 3/21/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/21/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 1/18/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
0
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 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. Provided a copy by email. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided a copy by email. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 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. Employee marked the dates on the products. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/18/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 8/9/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of tortilla chips stored on the floor. Manager got container off of floor Corrected On-Site
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed copy to manager **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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. Emailed english and Spanish copy to manager **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/9/2023 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).