Alafaya, Orange County

DON JULIO MEXICAN KITCHEN & TEQUILA BAR

12789 WATERFORD LAKES PKWY STE 13, Alafaya, FL 32828

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
1 Intermediate
Jan 26, 2026
City
Alafaya
County
Orange
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

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.

Jan 26, 2026

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

31A-11-4

Detail 24325579

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Blender inside hand sink at bar. Removed Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 24325577

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.make table and green board. Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 24325578

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet Cups on server station , removed and washed. Corrected On-Site

Jul 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

36-32-5

Detail 23881438

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Rusted throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 23881437

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

14-69-4

Detail 23881441

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezer the small one under the hot hold station.

29-49-6

Detail 23881439

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom of make table . Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 23881440

Basic - Stored food not covered. Beef steak stored at the reach-in freezer not covered. Repeat Violation

Jan 22, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

31A-11-4

Detail 23491982

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed stainless pan stored at the employee hand sink the one at the corner . Operator removed it . Corrected On-Site

36-32-5

Detail 23491984

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Rusted at the kitchen area .

23-03-4

Detail 23491986

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of the grill build up grease.

29-19-4

Detail 23491985

Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Bottom of make table . Operator dry it out. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-54-4

Detail 23491983

Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Shrimp stored at the reach-in freezer no covered . Operator covered it . Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Sep 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Basic: 5Total: 10

22-41-4

Detail 23211197

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm . Second checked 50 ppm operator change the chlorine bucket . Corrected On-Site

10-05-5

Detail 23211189

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream spoon at standing water 74f.

08A-02-6

Detail 23211190

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw shrimp stored on top of cooked pork at the reach-in freezer. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 23211191

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw beef (51fF-cold holding)operator stated that they working on the roof they switched off for 30 minutes and the other item all was in temperature only this raw beef . They switched back one . Corrective Action Taken

03F-01-5

Detail 23211193

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Mexican cheese (55F - Cold Holding) had the date 9-27 -24 operator stated that they put a wrong label on .

24-05-4

Detail 23211194

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. All the plate at the dish area . Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 23211198

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

05-09-4

Detail 23211196

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Bottom of make table .

29-49-6

Detail 23211192

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom of make table the one before the office door.

08B-12-5

Detail 23211195

Basic - Stored food not covered. All the food at the reach-in freezer the small one facing the office door . Corrected On-Site

Mar 1, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 28, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

35A-02-6

Detail 22678500

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 small flying insects under three compartment sink. 3 small flying insects flying around garbage can in dish area 1 small flying insect located at dinning area. Total= 9 live small flying inscets - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-26: 3 small flying insects under the dish area Time Extended** Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-28: 1 small flying insect on make table 2 small flying insects around dish washer 7 small flying insects under three co partment sink Admin Complaint

29-49-6

Detail 22678499

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.Standing water in reach in cooler at kitchen entrance . - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-26: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-28: Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 22678498

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.Debris on wall behind dish area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-26: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-28: Time Extended

Feb 26, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

35A-02-6

Detail 22670693

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 small flying insects under three compartment sink. 3 small flying insects flying around garbage can in dish area 1 small flying insect located at dinning area. Total= 9 live small flying inscets - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-26: 3 small flying insects under the dish area Time Extended** Time Extended

31A-09-4

Detail 22670691

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Hand sink located in cook line blocked by big pot. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-26: Time Extended

16-21-4

Detail 22670692

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-26: Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 22670694

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-26: Time Extended

29-49-6

Detail 22670689

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.Standing water in reach in cooler at kitchen entrance . - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-26: Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 22670690

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.Debris on wall behind dish area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-26: Time Extended

Feb 19, 2024

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 14

22-41-4

Detail 22653078

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.Dish machine located at bar with 0 ppm.

35A-02-6

Detail 22653068

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 small flying insects under three compartment sink. 3 small flying insects flying around garbage can in dish area 1 small flying insect located at dinning area. Total= 9 live small flying inscets

01D-01-5

Detail 22653077

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Per manager if customers request the tilapia ceviche raw they will serve it in lemon juice instead of flash cooking. Corrected On-Site

08A-02-6

Detail 22653074

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.Raw chicken tenders stored over ice cream in small reach in freezer. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 22653075

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw Omahak steak stored over cut cucumbers, tomatoes, lettuce . Corrected On-Site

12A-09-4

Detail 22653069

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.Employee touched raw chicken tenders , then walk alway from kitchen . No hand wash and glove changed. Coached employee on hand washing Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 22653073

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Hand sink located in cook line blocked by big pot. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 22653072

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

31B-02-4

Detail 22653070

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.No paper towels on hand wash sink by dish area. Corrected On-Site

16-21-4

Detail 22653067

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

35B-01-4

Detail 22653071

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

23-03-4

Detail 22653076

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Fan covers on beer cooler have dust.

29-49-6

Detail 22653065

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.Standing water in reach in cooler at kitchen entrance .

36-27-5

Detail 22653066

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.Debris on wall behind dish area.

Dec 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 22495668

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw Lobster over cooked octopus in walk in cooler Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 22495669

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. refried beans In warmer 1hr.119-129F per operator . Advised operator to reheat to 165F and hot hold at 135F. Corrective Action Taken

11-26-1

Detail 22495666

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 operator with form. All employees on staff signed at time of inspection Corrected On-Site

12B-02-4

Detail 22495667

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drink over steam table and cooler Corrected On-Site

Mar 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Total: 6

03B-01-6

Detail 21830202

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken (122F - Hot Holding ), manager took to reheat Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

11-27-4

Detail 21830203

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 forms

31A-09-4

Detail 21830205

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large pot. Staff moved the pot. In the kitchen. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

16-62-1

Detail 21830204

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. At bar

11-26-1

Detail 21830206

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 forms

16-54-4

Detail 21830207

Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications.104F . Establishment using as high temperature sanitation. Manufacturers Label states chlorine 50ppm.

Sep 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

01B-02-5

Detail 21379216

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. ; pork (45F - Cold Holding); black beans (45F - Cold Holding)

03A-02-5

Detail 21379214

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ; pork (45F - Cold Holding); black beans (45F - Cold Holding) from yesterday

22-02-4

Detail 21379213

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle. Manager removed and cleaned. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 21379215

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Scoop in sink manger took it out. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 21379212

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 21379217

Basic - Single-service articles not protected from contamination. Stirs at the bar. Manager put on back wall. Corrected On-Site

Mar 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 2Total: 8

22-41-4

Detail 20961326

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly./ 10ppm

12A-29-4

Detail 20961325

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./ cook took towel from bucket, rung it out dropped on floor and began working. Manager educated staff. Corrective Action Taken

03F-03-5

Detail 20961327

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 6-hour limit. See stop sale./ tres leches

01B-17-5

Detail 20961320

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food required to be date marked is not date marked and time of opening/preparation cannot be determined. See stop sale./ manager stated tres letche s cake was from yesterday at 7pm which exceeded the 6hr time as a public health control.

03B-01-6

Detail 20961322

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit./ cheese (85F - Hot Holding). Manager put on the stove to bring temperature up. Corrective Action Taken

29-34-4

Detail 20961324

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.. installed improperly

22-02-4

Detail 20961321

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime./ soda nozzle at bar. Manager removed to clean. Corrective Action Taken

02C-02-5

Detail 20961323

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked./ flan from 2 days ago. . Manager added date mark

Oct 8, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 20573762

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food./ reach in cooler snapper over plantains. Manger moved. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 20573760

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse./ tres leeches from yesterday (51°F - Cold Holding). Manager stated cake was on time control.

03A-02-5

Detail 20573763

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./ watermelon placed from 2 hours ago at 12:00 (52°F - Cold Holding). Manager placed on ice to cool. Corrective Action Taken

03F-03-5

Detail 20573764

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 6-hour limit. See stop sale./ tres leeches from yesterday (51°F - Cold Holding); Manager stated cake was on 6 hour time plan. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 20573761

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime./ bar guns on soda fountain. manager soaked guns. Corrective Action Taken

08B-17-4

Detail 20573759

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food./ vegetables over prepped tomatoes in walk-in. Manager moved Corrected On-Site