Don Julios Authentic Mexican Cuisine - Bearss

2802 E Bearss Ave, Tampa, FL 33613

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Don Julios Authentic Mexican Cuisine - Bearss seven times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 20, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.

Across the inspection history, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average for Tampa sits at 79, putting Don Julios Authentic Mexican Cuisine - Bearss on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 20, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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

14-09-4

Aug 12, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef and chicken being stored over ready to eat salas a and diced tomatoes. Discussed proper storage with operator.

08A-05-6

Mar 20, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Mar 29, 2024

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Nov 3, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed pulled pork in container date marked over 7 days. Owner will discard.

02C-01-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed prepared breakfast burritos containing cooked poultry on make table at 50F for 1 hr. Employee placed in walk in cooler.

03A-02-5

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

32-12-5

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on cutting board of make table. Employee removed.

40-06-5

Jun 23, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Dec 20, 2022

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cheese sauce in walk in cooler

02C-02-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottle of purple liquid and blue liquid not labeled

41-17-4

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

31B-02-4

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

14-09-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Waffle iron on cook line Fryers and basket handles

23-03-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Don Julios Authentic Mexican Cuisine - Bearss last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Don Julios Authentic Mexican Cuisine - Bearss on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Don Julios Authentic Mexican Cuisine - Bearss?

Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Don Julios Authentic Mexican Cuisine - Bearss.

How does Don Julios Authentic Mexican Cuisine - Bearss compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Don Julios Authentic Mexican Cuisine - Bearss most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Don Julios Authentic Mexican Cuisine - Bearss' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Don Julios Authentic Mexican Cuisine - Bearss have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Don Julios Authentic Mexican Cuisine - Bearss 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 Julios Authentic Mexican Cuisine - Bearss inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Don Julios Authentic Mexican Cuisine - Bearss is inspected around two times per year on average.

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