Dona Julia's Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
82
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Dona Julia's Restaurant stretching back to 2022. On Feb 19, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
The city-wide average sits at 86, which Dona Julia's Restaurant's 82 doesn't quite reach. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. February 1,2026
50-17-3
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open can of Bloom Sparklung Energy Zdrink on the cutting board on the flip top reach in cooler across from the cook line. The beverage was removed and the area was cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
82
Nov 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. February 1,2025. Open and operating serving food to the public. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink in the kitchen blocked by a prep table. The table was removed. Grill scraper inside the hand washing sink in the kitchen. The scraper was removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
31A-09-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.knives between flip top reach in cooler and prep table. **Admin Complaint**
10-17-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. 2 sleeves of styrofoam foam cups stored on the floor next to the chest style freezer on the front counter the cups was removed from off the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
25-05-4
70
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
64
Aug 22, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Brown backpack on a case of Coca Cola located on the front counter. The backpack was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. A case of beverage syrup. Front counter.
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On the cutting board on reach in cooler across from the cook line.
21-12-4
86
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 18, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major 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. Employee marked the dates on the products. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
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. Provided a copy by email. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
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. Provided a copy by email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
67
Aug 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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. Emailed english and Spanish copy to manager **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed copy to manager **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of tortilla chips stored on the floor. Manager got container off of floor **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
82
Nov 29, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line shredded cheddar jack cheese (48F - Cold Holding). Manager put cheese in ice, product was taken out at 11am time taken 12:10pm. Re temped at 41f 30 min later **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Observed employee wash hands and turn off sink with hands and did not dry hands, then proceeded to handle clean dishes. Manager educated employee and had them wash their hands properly **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-18-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed only employee hand sink in kitchen blocked by prep table
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On cook line. Manager refilled **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef thawing in prep area. Manager-moved to cooler **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
58
Sep 13, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dona Julia's Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dona Julia's Restaurant on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dona Julia's Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dona Julia's Restaurant.
How does Dona Julia's Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?
Dona Julia's Restaurant most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 86.
Has Dona Julia's Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dona Julia's Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Dona Julia's Restaurant 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 Dona Julia's Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dona Julia's Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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