TAQUERIA DON JULIO S
12859 US HWY 301
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.7/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/25/2025
High Priority
4
Intermediate
5
Basic
6
Total
15
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup in seasonings.
- 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
- 50-03-4:Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Repeat Violation
- 50-04-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Repeat Violation
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking at handwash sink. Employee fixed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table.
- 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee pick up trash off floor then handled containers of sauces without washing hands.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2025.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut cabbage 45 F, cheese 45 F in reach in cooler, discussed placing in reach in freezer.
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Peppers 108 F
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee pick up wash hands in 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container lid in handwash sink, employee unblocked removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 4 employees working with no certified food manager on site.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash sink. Employee replaced at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Provided 1 food handler certificate.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/25/2025 revealed 15 total violations (4 high priority, 5 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 7/23/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
6
Total
13
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards. Repeat Violation
- 50-03-4:Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave. Repeat Violation
- 50-04-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
- 25-02-4:Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic forks and spoons not all facing the same direction.
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under handwash sink leaking, employee corrected at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 live flies flying around in truck, removed and sanitized at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Tortillas in grocery bag.
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer bucket tested 200+ppm chlorine, operator remade tested 100ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in 3 compartment sink.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards. Repeat Violation
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket in handwash sink, employee removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 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 meats in reach in cooler not date marked.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/23/2024 revealed 13 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 3/5/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards. Repeat Violation
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone above reach in cooler.
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives between reach in coolers. Repeat Violation
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Repeat Violation
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths on prep tables.
- 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 3 Compartment Sink tested 0 ppm chlorine, operator remade tested 100ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards. Repeat Violation
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/5/2024 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 12/20/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-06-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Waste water is permanently connected to septic tank. Grease trap is not easily disconnected. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: Disconnect installed on grease trap Admin Complaint
- 29-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Portable water tank has been removed and is getting county water through water hose. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: Admin Complaint
- 28-10-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Sewage holding tank in mobile food dispensing vehicle has been removed. Waste water is permanently connected to septic tank. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: Admin Complaint
- 51-22-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Shed behind mobile with a reach in freezer, 6 reach in coolers, 3 chest freezers, ice machine, and dry storage(rice, soda, beans, flour). Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/20/2023 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 11/16/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: **Time Extended**
- 10-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored between reach in cooler and steam table. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: **Time Extended**
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: **Time Extended**
- 14-31-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Tortillas in grocery bags in reach in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/16/2023 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 11/13/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
5
Basic
5
Total
14
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board.
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored between reach in cooler and steam table.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave.
- 35B-05-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present.
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout truck.
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies on dough.
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Tortillas in grocery bags in reach in cooler.
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 2 flies on dough.
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef 93 F-retemp 176 F, operator reheated. 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. Sent to operator at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
- 16-28-4:Intermediate - Two-compartment sink used for warewashing. Observed 2 compartment sink used for washing dishes. 3 Compartment Sink is unavailable, operator setup bus tub with sanitizer solution to sanitize dishes. **Corrective Action Taken** Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/13/2023 revealed 14 total violations (4 high priority, 5 intermediate, 5 basic).