Don Julio Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
70
Score
Don Julio Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar has been inspected eight times since 2022. Don Julio Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar was last inspected on Mar 24, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “grease receptacle/dumpster not”, showing up three times.
That's lower than the typical Orlando restaurant, which scores around 79. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
70
Oct 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
58
Feb 20, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
67
Dec 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
90
Mar 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Bar area, there is a hose attached to a faucet with out vacuum breaker
29-34-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar area, soap was added. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic ramekins inside the sugar bin. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed grease receptacle on sand, absorbent surface**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**
33-23-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in water temperature of 72F. Operator removed the water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar area, sign was added. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
58
Oct 12, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with blue liquid in dish washing area without label **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Establishment advertised a specific fish on the menu/menu board but served another type of fish. Observed red snapper on the menu and establishment serves King snapper. Operator marked off the "red" from the menus during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
52-04-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled, operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on top of the prep table, back prep kitchen. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. **Repeat Violation**
33-23-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Operator removed them **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cook line reach in cooler Operator cleaned cooler **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers from walk in cooler are dusty **Corrected On-Site**
36-50-4
55
May 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect in the cook line
35A-02-6
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided and completed with operator during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 2 spray bottles with clear liquids not labels **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water temperature of 80-81F at bar area hand wash sink **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Operator educated employees **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Both grease receptacle and recycle dumpster are directly on non absorbent pad
33-23-4
Basic - Light not functioning. 2 from the hood
36-62-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed small forks stored upright in front counter **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
45
Nov 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In beverage walk in cooler, cooked ground beef and cooked shredded chicken 43-44F. - Moved to other walk in cooler - bottom left corner of double cooler below salamander holding cheese 44F **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to fill pan
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Dish area. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In the bar, after running for several minutes, water reached 98F and immediately dropped to 91F.
27-16-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on shelf next to tortillas **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Coca Cola bottle in upright freezer **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under three compartment sink, dish area
29-11-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Double cooler near salamander
29-49-6
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Don Julio Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Don Julio Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Don Julio Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar?
Across the inspection record, “grease receptacle/dumpster not” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Don Julio Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar.
How does Don Julio Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Don Julio Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Don Julio Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Don Julio Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Don Julio Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Don Julio Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Don Julio Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.
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