Donde Julio Restaurant
Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025
86
Score
Donde Julio Restaurant appears in inspection records 13 times, starting in 2022. On Dec 11, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris”, showing up five times.
The city-wide average for Clearwater sits at 79, putting Donde Julio Restaurant on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
13
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards stored on cooks line is stained at time of inspection
22-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor is soiled with old grease around kitchen equipment at time of inspection.
36-73-4
86
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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 2025-07-17: **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
90
May 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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
Basic - Food stored on floor. Water bottles stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting boards **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage no lid on prep table **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under and behind fixed equipment **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm on sani bucket. **Warning**
21-07-4
70
Oct 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Owner, Diana, scoops ice and is blending drinks and does not have food handlers training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In kitchen, tiles damaged. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout back kitchen, underneath reach in coolers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
82
Oct 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on floor underneath reach in cooler. Operator killed, discarded and sanitized area. 1 live roach on scale. Operator discarded and sanitized **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: 1 live roach under refrigerator 1 live roach on floor near freezer chest 1 live roach on side of glass near ice machine All roaches were killed, discarded and the area was sanitized **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Owner, Diana, scoops ice and is blending drinks and does not have food handlers training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches under display cooler near register. 2 dead roaches on floor under freezer 2 dead roaches on floor under reach in cooler 3 dead roach under storage rack in ware washing area. Operator discarded and sanitized all areas. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: 1 dead roach on floor under prep table 1 dead under table in dining area Operator discarded and sanitized areas**Time Extended** **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout back kitchen, underneath reach in coolers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In kitchen, tiles damaged. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
67
Oct 2, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on floor underneath reach in cooler. Operator killed, discarded and sanitized area. 1 live roach on scale. Operator discarded and sanitized **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese (44F - Cold Holding) sitting above fill line in flip top cooler. Operator relocated. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizer 200ppm. Operator corrected to 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator is out of paper and is using dry wiping cloth. Discussed with owner. Paper towels have been replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Owner, Diana, scoops ice and is blending drinks and does not have food handlers training. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Vent cover missing in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches under display cooler near register. 2 dead roaches on floor under freezer 2 dead roaches on floor under reach in cooler 3 dead roach under storage rack in ware washing area. Operator discarded and sanitized all areas. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table next to cutting board. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee cooking with no hair restraint. Employee put on hat. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout back kitchen, underneath reach in coolers. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In kitchen, tiles damaged. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of oil stored on floor in kitchen. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on over door **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Discussed with owner. **Warning**
21-38-4
32
May 7, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles in kitchen and dish area chipped **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-07: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
95
May 2, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw bacon (55F - Cold Holding) retemp 43F; plaintains (52F - Cold Holding); chorizo (56F - Cold Holding); ham (55F - Cold Holding); milk (56F - Cold Holding); butter (54F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (54F - Cold Holding) Operator checked temperatures at 10:15 and all food was 43F. Operator purchased ice and added ice to two buckets and placed in reach in cooler. Operator called for maintenance. Operator moved TCS foods to freezer and reach in cooler at end of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-02: Operator states that cooler was maintenanced 5/1/24 after inspection and was working properly. Operator states all food was at 41F at 10:30am when temperatures were taken this morning. Temperatures at 3:30pm Milk 50F, raw top round beef 52F, cooked beans 48F, precooked chorizo 55F, precooked sausage 53F, skim milk 50F, raw ground beef 52F. See stop sale Plaintains 45F, operator moved to freezer for rapid chill Raw chicken 42F, butter 42F, raw bacon 43F. Operator moved TCS foods to freezer or different cooler. Discussed with operator to not use cooler until fixed. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-02: **Time Extended**
50-08-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Milk opened at 12pm yesterday, no date mark Shredded cheese and opened bag of plaintains opened 12 pm yesterday not date marked **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-02: Milk opened yesterday at 12pm with no date marking. Discussed with operator the need to date mark after 24 hours. **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles in kitchen and dish area chipped **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-02: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
64
May 1, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-08-7
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over ready to eat sauces in reach in cooler at prep line. Operator rearranged cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw bacon (55F - Cold Holding) retemp 43F; plaintains (52F - Cold Holding); chorizo (56F - Cold Holding); ham (55F - Cold Holding); milk (56F - Cold Holding); butter (54F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (54F - Cold Holding) Operator checked temperatures at 10:15 and all food was 43F. Operator purchased ice and added ice to two buckets and placed in reach in cooler. Operator called for maintenance. Operator moved TCS foods to freezer and reach in cooler at end of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
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. Milk opened at 12pm yesterday, no date mark Shredded cheese and opened bag of plaintains opened 12 pm yesterday not date marked **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. While calibrating The operators thermometer, the thermometer measures 40F. **Warning**
05-06-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone sitting on prep table near hand wash sink. Glasses and headphones on counter next to coffee maker. Operator moved items **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles in kitchen and dish area chipped **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Hole in ceiling in kitchen. Operator states it's missing a vent. Hole must be closed in order to license **Warning**
36-32-5
45
Apr 2, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
67
Feb 6, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: **Time Extended**
50-08-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at lift top cooler stained. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
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/. View plans on file from 2014. Ice machine and prep sink have been added. Ceiling in warewashing area is acoustic tile. Previous plans state that it is cleanable tile. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in warewashing areas. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm, bucket on counter by hand wash sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: **Time Extended**
21-08-4
64
Jan 31, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of medicine on shelf over prep table, operator moved to proper location **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning**
50-08-7
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In vertical cooler, shell eggs over milk **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For quaternary ammonium sanitizer **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. No hot water, water heater turned off **Warning**
27-06-4
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/. View plans on file from 2014. Ice machine and prep sink have been added. Ceiling in warewashing area is acoustic tile. Previous plans state that it is cleanable tile. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. **Warning**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened 5 days ago, manager discarded. Discussed proper date marking with manager on duty. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at lift top cooler stained. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in warewashing areas. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tongs, knives in water 73F , operator dumped out water **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. **Warning**
27-10-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Floor fan **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm, bucket on counter by hand wash sink **Warning**
21-08-4
27
Oct 26, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Donde Julio Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Donde Julio Restaurant on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Donde Julio Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Donde Julio Restaurant.
How does Donde Julio Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Donde Julio Restaurant most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Donde Julio Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Donde Julio Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Donde Julio 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 Donde Julio Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Donde Julio Restaurant is inspected around four times per year on average.
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