LAKE MARY, Seminole County

DON JULIO MEXICAN KITCHEN AND TEQUILA BAR

4275 W LAKE MARY BLVD, LAKE MARY, FL 32746

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Apr 1, 2026
City
LAKE MARY
County
Seminole
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

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.

Apr 1, 2026

Complaint Partial

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 29, 2026

Complaint Partial

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

51-16-7

Detail 24334370

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. - Observed 1 refrigerated trailer and 2 dry storage trailers across the back parking lot. Warning

Jan 8, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

08A-05-6

Detail 24288829

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw shrimp over vegan protein at cookline Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 24288828

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - purse and personal food stored on top of bottled beverage in beer cooler Corrected On-Site

Aug 7, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

22-45-4

Detail 23939772

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -employee sprayed off large spoon then hung to dry without sanitizing, opera instructed employee to run the spoon through the dishwasher Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23939774

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -long white cutting board on top of reach-in cooler is significantly stained

24-14-4

Detail 23939771

Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. -knife stored between wall and sink, operator removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 23939775

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

08B-47-4

Detail 23939773

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -buckets of sauces stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer, operator elevated Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23939769

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles, employee cleaned Corrected On-Site

46-01-4

Detail 23939770

Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. -rear exit door blocked by large round trash can, employee relocated Corrected On-Site

Feb 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 23575379

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw shrimp over butter at cookline Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 23575378

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.

03A-02-5

Detail 23575376

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - salsa prepared at 10am (53f-51f - Cold Holding) Observed in cooler at Food Runner station. Observed at walk in cooler.

03B-01-6

Detail 23575377

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - chicken (102f-152f - Hot Holding). Employee put back on grill for reheat. Final temp 181 Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 23575380

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

24-14-4

Detail 23575375

Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. - knives between cookline cooler Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 23575374

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

Sep 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

03F-10-5

Detail 23144738

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. - provided to oper - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: Time Extended

Sep 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 11

03D-02-5

Detail 23141647

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. - beef broth 50f. Made yesterday per manager. Warning

01B-36-5

Detail 23141654

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. - beef broth 50f. Made yesterday per manager. Warning

08A-02-6

Detail 23141655

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

01B-13-4

Detail 23141653

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. - commercial processed ROP salmon not removed from vacuum packaging before thawing Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 23141651

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23141646

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - queso date marked 9/9 (47F - Cold Holding) - shredded cheese date marked 9/9 (60 - Cold Holding) Warning

11-27-4

Detail 23141652

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 to operator

03F-10-5

Detail 23141648

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. - provided to oper

41-17-4

Detail 23141645

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - squeeze bottle of yellow liquid. Manager added label Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 23141650

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. - salmon. See stop sale

35B-01-4

Detail 23141649

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

Jan 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 22578628

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat at reach in cooler at expedite station Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22578625

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board on make table at cooks line

31A-09-4

Detail 22578627

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink at cooks line is blocked by dry dish storage rack Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 22578630

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink at dish wash area had soiled dish stored in it

10-17-4

Detail 22578626

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At cooks line Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 22578629

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler across from flat top grill next to hand wash sink

Sep 7, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Total: 1

12A-16-4

Detail 22269916

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee returned from the outside failed to wash hands open return

Aug 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

12A-09-4

Detail 22180338

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee returned from the outside and began food prep without a glove wash or change , operator explained to the group of employees working Corrective Action Taken

36-22-4

Detail 22180336

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In the dish area

23-03-4

Detail 22180337

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket to the low boy cooler on the line soiled

Dec 12, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 4Total: 7

03D-02-5

Detail 21626055

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. pork (51, 46F - Cold Holding) pork from prior day failed to reach 41°

01B-02-5

Detail 21626050

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. pork (51, 46F - Cold Holding) pork from prior day failed to reach 41°

03B-01-6

Detail 21626051

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese sauce (100F - Hot Holding) in the alto shaam unit not on -operator disposed of product

24-08-4

Detail 21626056

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Glasses at the soda station

14-11-5

Detail 21626054

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Grill drawer will not close easily,.

10-20-4

Detail 21626052

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

08B-12-5

Detail 21626053

Basic - Stored food not covered. In the trailer rice not covered

Jul 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Basic: 4Total: 8

35A-02-6

Detail 21215588

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies in the kitchen

08A-05-6

Detail 21215586

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over cooked beef in the walk in cooler

01B-02-5

Detail 21215591

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Small drawers ; chicken (58F - Cold Holding); beef (58F - Cold Holding); octopus (60F - Cold Holding)

03A-02-5

Detail 21215590

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler chicken (46F - Cold Holding); beef (45F - Cold Holding); Inside walk in chicken (46F - Cold Holding); Small drawers ; chicken (58F - Cold Holding); beef (58F - Cold Holding); octopus (60F - Cold Holding) unit was off

33-14-4

Detail 21215587

Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage. Dumpster is shared

13-03-4

Detail 21215593

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Several kitchen staff without hair restraints

36-22-4

Detail 21215589

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Kitchen . Dishwasher area cooks line

33-16-4

Detail 21215592

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Jan 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

31A-09-4

Detail 20784255

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink at the bar had a sani bucket in the sink

53B-13-5

Detail 20784257

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.

24-08-4

Detail 20784256

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

14-11-4

Detail 20784251

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket to the line low boy cooler

36-17-5

Detail 20784253

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Tile work is needed in several areas of the kitchen. Cove tile at the cooler door , line tile missing and dish area grout work needs to be done

08B-38-4

Detail 20784254

Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of prepped beef on the floor in prep

23-03-4

Detail 20784252

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Curio carts dirty

Jul 12, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

41-17-4

Detail 20332813

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.bleach, operator labled Corrective Action Taken

13-03-4

Detail 20332814

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Line cooks

24-08-4

Detail 20332815

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

08B-17-4

Detail 20332812

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocados not washed for the guacamole cart