Don Juan's Mexican Grill
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
100
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Don Juan's Mexican Grill, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 25, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “food stored on floor” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Restaurants in Tampa average 79, so Don Juan's Mexican Grill is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 24, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine stored in container next to drink machine.
41-07-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwashing sink. Employee placed soap at handwashing sink.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Grease trap is pipe in rain water drain. **Warning**
28-09-5
70
Aug 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork,chicken,beef. Cooked and held longer then 24 hours has no date markings inside refrigerator.
02C-02-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting on floor in food truck.
42-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Can of coke cola stored on floor underneath grill. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
82
Apr 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked beef tongue 48 F. Cooked beef 47 F. In tall reach-in-cooler operator placing in reach-in-freezer uncovered
03A-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bottled water and glass bottles of soda on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
50-03-4
78
Aug 29, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Shopping bag used to store cooked jalapeños. Discussed with operator. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Operator unable to show proof of food grade hose, discussed with operator. Discussed with operator on obtaining food grade hose.
29-04-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Diced Tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); Lettuce (46F - Cold Holding); Mozzarella (46F - Cold Holding) Brought from refrigerator at 11:00 first temperature 1:11 second temperature at 1:30 43F Operator placed in freezer at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Beans (122F - Hot Holding) CORRECTED TO 165F **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil stored on floor, discussed with operator. Operator moved to approved location at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Water dripping near back of truck coming from top. Operator placed bucket under condensation to contain leak at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
28-02-4
Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Raw food products stored in undrained ice. Raw chicken, raw beef, raw pork. Operator removed from ice water at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-31-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in freezer soiled.
23-03-4
45
Apr 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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 ear bud off of floor and put on glove to prep food without washing hands.
12A-29-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Rice in a grocery bag in reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Water bottles on floor. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in reach in cooler. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing in standing water in cooler.
06-01-5
64
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Chips in direct contact with grocery bag. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: **Time Extended**
14-31-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beef in reach in cooler not date marked. Operator date marked at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink above reach in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: **Time Extended**
42-01-4
67
Dec 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Chips in direct contact with grocery bag. **Warning**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beef in reach in cooler not date marked. Operator date marked at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of seasoning not labeled, operator labeled at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup in seasoning, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink above reach in cooler. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters. **Warning**
23-03-4
55
Mar 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage 46 and milk 46F. Employee placed items into another unit. Spoke with operator about over crowding unit and that if the temperature remains elevated they need to contact a mechanic. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.water bottle on prep table next to drink fountain. Operator removed bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Water bottles on floor. Employee placed items on shelf. Manager placed bottles on shelf.
08B-38-4
78
Dec 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked onions on counter temped at 84F. Manager put onions back on grill to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink had bucket inside. Manager removed item. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Don Juan's Mexican Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Don Juan's Mexican Grill on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Don Juan's Mexican Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Don Juan's Mexican Grill.
How does Don Juan's Mexican Grill compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Don Juan's Mexican Grill most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Don Juan's Mexican Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Don Juan's Mexican Grill have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Don Juan's Mexican Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Don Juan's Mexican Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Don Juan's Mexican Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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