University, Hillsborough County

DON JULIOS AUTHENTIC MEXICAN INC

2808 E BEARSS AVE, University, FL 33613

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
1 High Priority
Mar 13, 2025
City
University
County
Hillsborough
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
9

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 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

50-17-3

Detail 23627820

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Less than 60 days.

14-33-4

Detail 23627819

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed behind the cook line.

36-27-5

Detail 23627818

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed the wall next to the steam table being soiled with food debris. Observed dust build up on the wall by the dish machine.

Jan 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 4Total: 4

36-03-4

Detail 23454782

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/cove molding broken/missing. Observed the ceiling tiles in the dry storage area with water stains and hanging down. Observed missing cove molding in the kitchen near the door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Time Extended

12B-07-4

Detail 23454783

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink in the storage shelf on the cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 23454780

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed black mold-like substance on the back of the ice dispenser at the fountain drink machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Time Extended

14-33-4

Detail 23454781

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the shelves to the reach in cooler in the front bar area closest to the restroom being rusted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Time Extended

Nov 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 9

53A-05-6

Detail 23337939

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/ No certified food service manager with 5 employees working. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31B-02-4

Detail 23337937

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in the hand washing sink near the three compartment sink. Employee replaced paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 23337940

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. Observed all employee trading being expired. Warning

36-03-4

Detail 23337938

Basic - Cove molding at floor/cove molding broken/missing. Observed the ceiling tiles in the dry storage area with water stains and hanging down. Observed missing cove molding in the kitchen near the door. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 23337941

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink in the storage shelf on the cook line. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 23337936

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cell phone on the storage rack next to the cook line. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23337935

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed black mold-like substance on the back of the ice dispenser at the fountain drink machine. Warning

14-33-4

Detail 23337934

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the shelves to the reach in cooler in the front bar area closest to the restroom being rusted. Warning

29-20-5

Detail 23337933

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink. Observed the hand washing sink in the female restroom draining very slowly. Warning

Dec 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53A-05-6

Detail 22510799

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/

21-07-4

Detail 22510800

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Employee dumped water and replaced with proper amount of sanitizer.

Aug 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 8

01B-02-5

Detail 22182523

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed orchata(57F - Cold Holding) approximately 6 hrs

03A-02-5

Detail 22182525

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed orchata(57F - Cold Holding) approximately 6 hrs

41-10-4

Detail 22182524

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed raid can next to oil on dry storage shelving. Owner removed. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 22182520

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 form to operator.

10-20-4

Detail 22182521

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on oven door. also observed improper storage of in use utensils.

23-03-4

Detail 22182522

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on floor behind stove and fryer next to the wall.

22-16-4

Detail 22182527

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed 2nd reach in cooler from kitchen entrance with debris on the bottom.

21-07-4

Detail 22182526

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wiring cloths in sanitizing bucket that tested over200 ppm. Employee dumped water then added new water which tested at 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site

Apr 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 10

22-41-4

Detail 21918879

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength, measured at 0ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Manager had employee set up three compartment sink and called dishwasher mechanic. Corrective Action Taken

41-27-4

Detail 21918872

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth sanitizer measured 200ppm.

16-32-5

Detail 21918877

Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Establishment needs chlorine test kit.

24-05-4

Detail 21918878

Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted. Clean knifes stored between equipment and wall. Employee removed knives and inverted pots and pans on shelf. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 21918874

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board has deep grooves in surface.

16-01-4

Detail 21918873

Basic - Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications.

12B-07-4

Detail 21918871

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table. Employee removed bottle from counter. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 21918875

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with long red hair, no hair net.

10-01-5

Detail 21918870

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle down in flour and beans. Employee lifted handle out of food. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 21918876

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in water temped 95F.

Jul 5, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 8

03A-02-5

Detail 21167916

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed salsa at 58F. Manager took the salsa and iced it down. In 20 minutes the salsa was down to 46F.

11-07-5

Detail 21167914

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.

16-37-1

Detail 21167913

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

31B-02-4

Detail 21167915

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

27-16-4

Detail 21167917

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed the hand washing sink in front has no hot water.

36-34-5

Detail 21167918

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the vent as you walk in the kitchen with debris on the vent.

50-09-4

Detail 21167920

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the license displayed expired on 2-1-22.

14-09-4

Detail 21167919

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed the green cutting board with excessive grooves on the cutting board.

Jan 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

12A-02-4

Detail 20760425

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server handling dirty dishes and not washing her hands after taking them to the dishwasher. Manager had employee wash their hands. Corrective Action Taken

03A-02-5

Detail 20760422

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed salsa at 58°F. Employee iced the salsa down and moved it to the cooler. After 20 minutes the temperature was 49°F. Corrective Action Taken

31B-02-4

Detail 20760424

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the hand sink in kitchen. Manager restocked the paper towels. Corrected On-Site

27-16-4

Detail 20760421

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed the hand sink in the kitchen.

32-04-4

Detail 20760426

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 20760423

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed the green cutting board with excessive grooves on the cutting boards no longer cleanable.

Aug 2, 2021

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 20392672

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shelled eggs over Rte salsa. Observed cook move the eggs to the bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 20392667

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a trash can blocking hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site

14-04-4

Detail 20392669

Intermediate - Microwave missing handle. Microwave missing handle on the cook's line. Repeat Violation

32-04-4

Detail 20392665

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed the bathrooms with out self closing doors. Repeat Violation

50-09-4

Detail 20392673

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 20392668

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed soda boxes stored on the floor near the bathroom. Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 20392670

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils at 91°F. Cook was heating utensils. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

21-10-4

Detail 20392671

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed cook use the same dry cloth to wipe the cooks line. Repeat Violation

29-11-4

Detail 20392666

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet leaking at triple sink.