FORT MYERS, Lee County

TAQUERIA SAN JULIAN 1

11601 S CLEVELAND AVE #4, FORT MYERS, FL 33907

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
1 High Priority
Dec 18, 2025
City
FORT MYERS
County
Lee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
15

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.

Dec 18, 2025

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

08A-05-6

Detail 24260361

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler; raw fish container stored over tomatoes. Operator removed raw fish container to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

32-04-4

Detail 24260364

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with self-closing doors.

36-37-5

Detail 24260362

Basic - Multiple ceiling tiles not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

42-01-4

Detail 24260363

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

Nov 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

41-10-4

Detail 24181021

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical spray bottle improperly stored with spices at dry storage. Operator moved the spray bottle to proper storage. Corrected On-Site

32-04-4

Detail 24181023

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

14-09-4

Detail 24181020

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

36-37-5

Detail 24181018

Basic - Multiple ceiling tiles not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

25-06-4

Detail 24181019

Basic - Single-service food container lids not stored inverted or protected from contamination at dry storage. Operator stored inverted.

29-11-4

Detail 24181022

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

Jul 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

02C-02-5

Detail 23868395

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Per operator cooked beef prepared and held more than 24 hours in reach-in cooler without date marked.

08B-38-4

Detail 23868396

Basic - Food stored on floor. Lime container stored on floor near by prep area. Operator removed the container. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 23868394

Basic - In-use tong stored on equipment door handle between uses at cook line. Operator removed the tong. Corrected On-Site

36-37-5

Detail 23868391

Basic - Multiple ceiling tiles not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

32-17-4

Detail 23868397

Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. No self- closing device on bathroom door.

25-05-4

Detail 23868392

Basic - Single-service cups box stored on floor at back of the kitchen. Operator removed the box. Corrected On-Site

29-11-4

Detail 23868393

Basic - Water leaking from faucet at handwashing sink near by triple sink.

Feb 7, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 9

08A-05-6

Detail 23537157

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler near by cook line; raw pork stored over cooked pork. In reach-in cooler near by raw fish stored over chopped tomatoes. Operator removed raw pork and raw fish to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 23537156

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink near by triple sink. Operator provided soap. Corrected On-Site

24-05-4

Detail 23537153

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Multiple food containers not stored inverted at triple sink area.

14-09-4

Detail 23537158

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

10-01-5

Detail 23537159

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.

22-16-4

Detail 23537155

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior has accumulation of soil residues near by cook-line.

25-05-4

Detail 23537154

Basic - Single-service food containers improperly stored at prep area.

36-27-5

Detail 23537160

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease behind cook line.

42-01-4

Detail 23537152

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry at back of the kitchen.

Jan 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

41-07-4

Detail 23469697

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored above prep area. Operator removed the medicine. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 23469699

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink used to store cleaning items. Operator removed all items from the sink. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 23469695

Basic - Bowl with no handle used to dispense rice at prep area. Operator removed the bowl. Corrected On-Site

36-37-5

Detail 23469696

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

33-20-4

Detail 23469698

Basic - Grease on the ground and pad around grease receptacle.

33-23-4

Detail 23469700

Basic - Grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.

25-06-4

Detail 23469701

Basic - Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination at prep area. Operator stored inverted. Corrected On-Site

Aug 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

41-10-4

Detail 23084021

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizing solution bucket stored next to cooked tomato base salsa by steam table. Operator removed sanitizing solution bucket. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 23084023

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at triple sink area. Operator voluntarily discarded cutting board. Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 23084024

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing watch on her arm while preparing food at prep area. Discussed operator proper food preparation and employee removed her watch. Corrected On-Site

14-36-5

Detail 23084022

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach in cooler door handle in disrepair at back of the kitchen.

Jan 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 7

01B-02-5

Detail 22587803

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reach-in cooler has 4 pounds of chorizo and cooked sliced pork over 41 F; chorizo (51F - Cold Holding); pork sliced cooked (49F - Cold Holding). Per operator chorizo and pork stored in cooler overnight.

03A-02-5

Detail 22587797

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -in cooler has 4 pounds of chorizo and cooked sliced pork over 41 F; chorizo (51F - Cold Holding); pork sliced cooked (49F - Cold Holding). Per operator chorizo and pork stored in cooler overnight.

31A-11-4

Detail 22587800

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink at back of kitchen used stored for ware washing.

02C-02-5

Detail 22587798

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked shrimp, guacamole with tomatoes in reach in cooler not date marked. Per operator prepared more than 24 hours prior

36-32-5

Detail 22587799

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles middle of kitchen damaged.

40-06-5

Detail 22587801

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on food storage shelf with food. Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 22587802

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave at back of kitchen has food debris. Corrected On-Site

Sep 15, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

41-10-4

Detail 22288812

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Rubbing alcohol stored on back food storage shelf. Operator moved to,proper storage.

36-37-5

Detail 22288815

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In back prep/dish washing area as well as I above kitchen area. Repeat from 09-05-2023 Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 22288814

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed cell. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 22288811

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee in prep area working with food without a hair restraint. Operator put in hair restraint Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 22288813

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

Sep 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

12A-28-4

Detail 22262422

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook touch apron and then handle food on the line with out washing hands. Had cook to remove gloves, wash hands and then place on new gloves. Corrective Action Taken

11-27-4

Detail 22262421

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 to operator. Corrective Action Taken

11-26-1

Detail 22262424

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. Emailed to operator and had them to fill out. Corrective Action Taken

23-24-4

Detail 22262419

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles on the reach in coolers.

36-37-5

Detail 22262418

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation

12B-02-4

Detail 22262425

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area next to the shredded chicken and quesco. Had operator to remove the candy from the prep table where food is stored.

24-08-4

Detail 22262427

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting on the wire shelf next to the two compartment sink.

10-20-4

Detail 22262420

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses on the stove near the flat top grill. Operator removed the tongs oven handle.

23-03-4

Detail 22262426

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust reach in cooler gaskets.

21-12-4

Detail 22262423

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

May 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

50-17-3

Detail 21990100

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment operating on an expired license. Expired 12/01/2022. Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

Detail 21990098

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.raw pork in reach in refrigerator over prepped onions. Operator moved pork to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 21990101

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without handle in container of rice. Repeat 1/19/2023 Repeat Violation

36-37-5

Detail 21990099

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles in food prep, storage and ware washing area not smooth, easily cleanable and non absorbent. Repeat 1/19/2023 Operator in process of changing ceiling tiles. Changed some in back area of kitchen and more on order. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21990097

Basic - Food stored on floor. A bag of radishes stored on floor under pan rack by back door of kitchen. Operator moved radishes. Corrected On-Site

Jan 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Basic: 4Total: 8

41-07-4

Detail 21709077

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Aspirin on shelf over food prep table. Operator moved. Corrected On-Site

03D-02-5

Detail 21709078

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Per operator chicken dish and queso sauce were prepared the night before. At 10:50am the next day chicken in sauce (61 F - Cold Holding)Stop sale issued Queso sauce (58 F - Cold Holding).

01B-02-5

Detail 21709083

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature chicken in sauce (61 F - Cold Holding)

41-10-4

Detail 21709081

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. WD40 on shelf with spices above prep sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 21709082

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cornmeal container has a scoops in bin with no handle. Operator removed scoop from bin Corrected On-Site

36-37-5

Detail 21709079

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

40-06-5

Detail 21709084

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table where food was being prepped . Operator moved and spoke with staff.

02D-01-5

Detail 21709080

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Sugar and corn meal containers do not have labels Operater Labeled Corrected On-Site

Apr 21, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic: 1Total: 1

35A-03-4

Detail 21030070

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 10 dead roaches on floor around reach in cooler in back food prep area. Operator swept up roaches and discarded. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-21: Observed 1 dead roach on floor at kitchen entrance near employee lockers, observed 4 dead on floor near cash registers at front service area, and 5 dead roaches on shelving near dry storage. Operator swept and discarded before leaving inspection. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site

Apr 20, 2022

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 11

03A-02-5

Detail 21026923

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Sauce 44F cold hold, precooked tripe 47F cold hold, milk 48F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator turned down cooler and double panned with ice. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 21026918

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed salsa 109F hot hold. Warning

53B-14-5

Detail 21026921

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator bought books to update. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

32-04-4

Detail 21026928

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Educated operator on importance of self-closing doors. Repeat Violation Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 21026920

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 10 dead roaches on floor around reach in cooler in back food prep area. Operator swept up roaches and discarded. Warning

12B-12-5

Detail 21026919

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Operator discarded beverage. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

14-72-4

Detail 21026926

Basic - Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping. Warning

14-13-4

Detail 21026925

Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed interior of microwave in back food prep area rusting with paint chipping. Warning

05-09-4

Detail 21026922

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler in back food prep area. Warning

51-18-6

Detail 21026927

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Warning

29-20-5

Detail 21026924

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink. Cook line. Operator fixed. Corrected On-Site Warning

Mar 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 9Total: 15

14-31-5

Detail 20963123

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with seafood.

03A-02-5

Detail 20963116

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw ground meet 46F cold hold less than 4 hours. Reach in cooler turned down. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 20963120

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink at cook line used to fill sanitizer bucket. Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 20963124

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cook line. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 20963126

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in dishwash area. Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 20963112

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

32-04-4

Detail 20963118

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

12B-12-5

Detail 20963121

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.

40-06-5

Detail 20963114

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. University purse stored on shelving near food items. Corrected On-Site

33-09-4

Detail 20963125

Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Corrected On-Site

21-04-4

Detail 20963122

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 20963119

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in dishwash area.

25-06-4

Detail 20963115

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

21-12-4

Detail 20963113

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

21-07-4

Detail 20963117

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine concentration at 25 ppm. Solution redone. Corrective Action Taken

Dec 16, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

03A-02-5

Detail 20730830

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (51°F - Cold Holding); cow head (49°F - Cold Holding) . Operator stated they used the items to reheat in the morning for 15 mins. Operator placed items in ice bath and placed in reach in freezer to allow faster cooling. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 20730831

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee wash rags at hand wash sink next to cook line.

31B-02-4

Detail 20730836

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

14-01-5

Detail 20730835

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle In rice bin. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 20730833

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

21-12-4

Detail 20730834

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Educated operator about wet wiping cloths being maintained in bucket. Operator removed wet wiping cloth. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 20730832

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar and rice bin not labeled. Operator labeled containers. Corrected On-Site