Riverview, Hillsborough County

TAQUERIA DON JULIO S

12859 US HWY 301, Riverview, FL 33578

FoodMobile MFDV
Latest violations
15
4 High Priority
Mar 25, 2025
City
Riverview
County
Hillsborough
Status
Closed
Inspections
10

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 5Basic: 6Total: 15

12A-29-4

Detail 23656560

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

Detail 23656562

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2025.

03A-02-5

Detail 23656572

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

Detail 23656565

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

Detail 23656570

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

Detail 23656571

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

Detail 23656561

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

Detail 23656568

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash sink. Employee replaced at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

53B-13-5

Detail 23656569

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.

14-01-5

Detail 23656563

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup in seasonings.

36-11-4

Detail 23656567

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.

50-03-4

Detail 23656566

Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Repeat Violation

50-04-4

Detail 23656573

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

Detail 23656564

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

Detail 23656559

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table.

Jul 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 13

35A-02-6

Detail 22997336

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

Detail 22997340

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Tortillas in grocery bag.

41-27-4

Detail 22997334

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

Detail 22997341

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in 3 compartment sink.

22-02-4

Detail 22997335

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards. Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 22997333

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

Detail 22997337

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.

14-09-4

Detail 22997331

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards. Repeat Violation

50-03-4

Detail 22997339

Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.

22-08-4

Detail 22997338

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave. Repeat Violation

50-04-4

Detail 22997332

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

Detail 22997330

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

Detail 22997342

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under handwash sink leaking, employee corrected at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Mar 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 8

22-42-4

Detail 22694946

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

Detail 22694950

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards. Repeat Violation

16-37-1

Detail 22694948

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 22694945

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards. Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 22694944

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

Detail 22694947

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives between reach in coolers. Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 22694949

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 22694943

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths on prep tables.

Dec 20, 2023

Complaint Full

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

51-22-4

Detail 22526616

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

51-06-4

Detail 22526618

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

Detail 22526617

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

Detail 22526615

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

Mar 24, 2023

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 7Total: 12

35A-02-6

Detail 21884062

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 flies on food truck. Operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 21884071

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Jose Lopez. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 21884070

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 21884064

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Warning

51-22-4

Detail 21884067

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

12B-07-4

Detail 21884073

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Warning

51-06-4

Detail 21884068

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

31B-04-4

Detail 21884066

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Warning

35B-05-4

Detail 21884072

Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Mobile doors are left open. Warning

29-01-4

Detail 21884065

Basic - Portable water tank has been removed and is getting county water through water hose. Warning

28-10-4

Detail 21884063

Basic - Sewage holding tank in mobile food dispensing vehicle has been removed. Waste water is permanently connected to septic tank. Warning

21-38-4

Detail 21884069

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket stored on floor, operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Nov 16, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

14-31-5

Detail 22451267

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

Detail 22451264

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

Detail 22451266

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

14-09-4

Detail 22451265

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

Detail 22451268

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

Detail 22451269

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

Nov 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 5Basic: 5Total: 14

35A-02-6

Detail 22440264

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

Detail 22440271

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Tortillas in grocery bags in reach in cooler.

01B-13-4

Detail 22440273

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 2 flies on dough.

03B-01-6

Detail 22440268

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

Detail 22440274

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

Detail 22440269

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board.

16-37-1

Detail 22440263

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine.

31B-02-4

Detail 22440266

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

16-28-4

Detail 22440270

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

14-09-4

Detail 22440265

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board.

10-17-4

Detail 22440261

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored between reach in cooler and steam table.

22-08-4

Detail 22440262

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave.

35B-05-4

Detail 22440267

Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present.

36-02-5

Detail 22440272

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout truck.

Jun 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 10

31A-09-4

Detail 22060924

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic bucket in sink

02C-02-5

Detail 22060928

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meats, vegetables

12B-07-4

Detail 22060921

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

51-06-4

Detail 22060925

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Need to have quick disconnect installed

29-01-4

Detail 22060919

Basic - Portable water tank not enclosed or sloped to drain properly. Permanently hooked to county water

25-32-4

Detail 22060923

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Sour cream container

28-10-4

Detail 22060922

Basic - Sewage holding tank in mobile food dispensing vehicle less than 15 percent larger in capacity than the water supply tank. Mobile is hooked to septic tank Need quick disconnect

25-06-4

Detail 22060920

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.

42-01-4

Detail 22060927

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

21-12-4

Detail 22060926

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Jan 25, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

31A-09-4

Detail 20811140

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dish soap in sink Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 20811142

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meats,beans,rices Cream,milks

12B-13-4

Detail 20811141

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Corrected On-Site

Dec 20, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 9

14-31-5

Detail 20738870

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 20738872

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Containers of rice Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 20738878

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meats, Cheese

36-11-4

Detail 20738877

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.

10-17-4

Detail 20738876

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 20738875

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

25-32-4

Detail 20738874

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Repeat Violation

25-06-4

Detail 20738871

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.

16-05-4

Detail 20738873

Basic - Wash/Rinse/Sanitizing solution not maintained clean. Wash sink water greasy Repeat Violation