Don Julio's (Wimauma)
Last inspected: Dec 9, 2025
55
Score
Don Julio's (Wimauma) appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. On Dec 9, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near eight violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “ready-to-eat” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Don Julio's (Wimauma)'s latest score of 55 falls below the Wimauma average of 81. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Shelled eggs stored overtop unwashed vegetables inside refrigerator across from freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored overtop cooked shrimp inside double door refrigerator next to back door.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No dates on salsas inside double door refrigerator across from black reach in frezzer.
02C-02-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee coffee and bottle water stored inside refrigerator across from freezer.
12B-13-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in floor in mop closet preventing proper air drying. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket stored on floor. Manager removed and properly stored sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in white freezer next to ice machine.
14-69-4
55
Apr 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed vegetables in reach in cooler in ice machine room.
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Some cutting boards are stained at time of inspection.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bus tub and mop bucket blocking hand wash sink in kitchen next to triple sink. Employee moved during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board stored over tripl sink is grooved at time of inspection.
14-09-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered waste receptacle in bathroom inside building at time of inspection.
32-12-6
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket at time of inspection.
42-01-4
61
Nov 20, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
29
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed to go bags with raw beef in reach in freezer
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. Cooked rice in reach in cooler and containers of cooked beans in freezer not dated
02C-02-5
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed sour cream containers being reused to hold sauces in reach in freezer
25-32-4
Basic - Food storage containers cracked in freezer.
14-38-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed bags of raw chicken thawing in standing water at three compartment sink. Discussed proper thawing with manager **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
67
Jan 19, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed ice machine in storage area and closest hand sink was in kitchen approximately 20 feet away **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-19: **Time Extended**
31A-07-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 food storage room with ice machine. Also, observed multiple customers food storage room to access restroom **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-19: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-19: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-19: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-19: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Only means for public to access the bathroom is through a food preparation, ware washing, or food storage area. Observed multiple customers come through food storage area to access restroom. No policies or procedures for escorting customers to and from restroom **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-19: No customer observed at time of callback **Time Extended**
32-16-4
61
Jan 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 10 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 live flies on reach in freezer **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employees preparing food wothout washing hands **Warning**
12A-16-4
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed ice machine in storage area and closest hand sink was in kitchen approximately 20 feet away **Warning**
31A-07-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked by mop bucket and trash can **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No cleaning agent available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until cleaning agent is available for warewashing. Only had powder laundry detergent available to clean dishes and hands **Warning**
22-64-1
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 food storage room with ice machine. Also, observed multiple customers food storage room to access restroom **Warning**
51-16-7
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
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No paper towels or hand wash sign at only designated hand sink **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Two-compartment sink used for warewashing. Operator does not have a way to wash rinse and sanitize dishes. No dish machine or three compartment sink on site **Warning**
16-28-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee rinse hands in two compartment sink **Warning**
12A-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Only means for public to access the bathroom is through a food preparation, ware washing, or food storage area. Observed multiple customers come through food storage area to access restroom. No policies or procedures for escorting customers to and from restroom **Warning**
32-16-4
25
Aug 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
78
May 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes Put on ice **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meat
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Yogurt **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
67
Nov 17, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp over salsa in 2-door reach in cooler.
08A-05-6
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed shortening on floor upon entrance to kitchen.
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in 2-door reach in cooler.
22-16-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Don Julio's (Wimauma) last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Don Julio's (Wimauma) on file is from Dec 9, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Don Julio's (Wimauma)?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Don Julio's (Wimauma).
How does Don Julio's (Wimauma) compare to other restaurants in Wimauma?
Don Julio's (Wimauma) most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Wimauma average of 81.
Has Don Julio's (Wimauma)'s inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Don Julio's (Wimauma) have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Don Julio's (Wimauma) 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's (Wimauma) inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Don Julio's (Wimauma) is inspected around three times per year on average.
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