Don Julio's Authentic Mexican Cuisine Tampa Palms
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025
82
Score
Don Julio's Authentic Mexican Cuisine Tampa Palms appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 17, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
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.
When inspectors have written things up, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
The city-wide average for Tampa sits at 79, putting Don Julio's Authentic Mexican Cuisine Tampa Palms on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 7 flies found on white white wire rack above hand sink next to ice machine in back of kitchen. 1 fly found on 3 compartment sink next to walk in cooler. 2 flies found on white wire rack above 3 compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: 1 fly found on dryer in back kitchen near walk in cooler. Operator eradicated and sanitized the area. **Time Extended**
35A-02-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed for cutting board attached to reach in cooler on cook line and cutting board attached to 3 welled steam table **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: Operator stated new cutting boards are ordered **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4
82
Dec 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 7 flies found on white white wire rack above hand sink next to ice machine in back of kitchen. 1 fly found on 3 compartment sink next to walk in cooler. 2 flies found on white wire rack above 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
35A-02-7
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed for cutting board attached to reach in cooler on cook line and cutting board attached to 3 welled steam table **Warning**
14-09-4
82
Jun 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust soiled ceiling tiles and vents near the dish washing area. Manager stated that they will make sure to clean it today.
36-34-5
95
Jan 3, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumped ice into handwash sink near beverage station.
31A-11-4
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.
53B-13-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf over prep table.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on shelf at beverage station.
40-06-5
67
Jan 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed uncooked beans stored in non food grade bags on storage shelf adjacent to back door
14-31-5
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed cloth stored on tamales in the walk-in cooler Corrected observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**
21-05-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up along door frame of walk-in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between cookline prep tables Corrected -observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at hand sink adjacent to walk-in cooler, hand sink in dish area, and hand sink in bar area
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed stored on prep table next to 3-compartment sink
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk powdered sugar not labeled on service line Corrected -observed employee label **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
64
Oct 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the bar gun with debris. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a sink/faucet with a sign not to use not working l - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
90
Aug 2, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
64
May 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed the white cutting board on the cooks line with excessive cut marks. - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-31: Observed the cutting boards with excessive grooves. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
95
Mar 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw eggs stored above onions. Manager moved the eggs to the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed the CFM for Ximena Rodriguez was expired on 3-9-23.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the hand sink at dish blocked by a pressure washer. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed the white cutting board on the cooks line with excessive cut marks.
14-09-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed the scoop and handle in the ice . Manager removed the scoop from the ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed a mop stored on the floor.
42-01-4
61
Aug 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a knife in the hand sink.
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed bottles of water and cereal stored on prep areas.
12B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil stored on the floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Observed multiple purses stored at the expo shelves.
40-01-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed napkins and to go containers stored on the floor.
25-05-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken and beef thawing out at room temperature.
06-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Don Julio's Authentic Mexican Cuisine Tampa Palms last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Don Julio's Authentic Mexican Cuisine Tampa Palms on file is from Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Don Julio's Authentic Mexican Cuisine Tampa Palms?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Don Julio's Authentic Mexican Cuisine Tampa Palms.
How does Don Julio's Authentic Mexican Cuisine Tampa Palms compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Don Julio's Authentic Mexican Cuisine Tampa Palms most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Don Julio's Authentic Mexican Cuisine Tampa Palms' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Don Julio's Authentic Mexican Cuisine Tampa Palms 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 Julio's Authentic Mexican Cuisine Tampa Palms 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 Julio's Authentic Mexican Cuisine Tampa Palms inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Don Julio's Authentic Mexican Cuisine Tampa Palms is inspected around three times per year on average.
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