Juanitas
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
50
Score
Inspectors have visited Juanitas eight times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 23, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Juanitas' latest score of 50 falls below the Immokalee average of 83. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken wings stored above lettuce in reach in cooler on the front line. Operator moved chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled, operator is in the process of cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed not all food prepared over 24 hours in reach in cooler date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed grease tray on hood damaged, operator has hood company scheduled to repair. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by steam well in the kitchen.
36-27-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease on the floor around the fryer.
36-73-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed container lid broken.
14-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall damaged by the rear kitchen door.
36-24-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle in contact with flour in bulk use bin. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
50
Sep 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 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. Observed no clean up form available, emailed clean up handout. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed mop sink cracked on the side.
14-11-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed choking handout. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open.
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on the shelves of the reach in cooler on the front line.
14-33-4
74
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw frozen fish and uncooked husked corn in grocery store like plastic bags. Operating removed and placed in food grade ziploc storage bags. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed slime like,substance on the interior of the ice machine bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowl in bulk in use sugar container , operator removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed Rustin on reach in cooler shelves on the front service line.
14-33-4
74
Jul 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Jan 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator placed soap at hand wash sink behind cash register. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled bottle of blue substance on shelf at front counter. Operator labeled bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed buildup of food debris on reach in cooler door handles in the kitchen area on make table and stand up coolers.
23-24-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed cases of water, and juice not stored at least 6 inches off the floor in the front counter area.
08B-47-4
74
Sep 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided and Accurate
FL-46
64
May 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed grill cleaner in dry storage sorted on shelf next to rice. Operator moved to chemical shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel or hand soap in mens restroom. Operator placed towels and soap in restroom. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.observed missing drain plug on dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open. Operator closed lid trash was recently picked up. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area. Observed no lighting in dry storage.
38-05-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. observed wooden bowl in rice bin. Operator removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
64
Nov 14, 2022
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Instructed operator they needed to add sanitizer to sink.sanitizer 0ppm initially, operator corrected chlorine to 50ppm for three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee washing hands with water only no use of soap. Operator explained to employee they need to use soap when washing hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-20-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed peppers stored in non food grade 30 gallon container,
14-15-4
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of raid stored above sugar in kitchen area. Operator moved to chemical shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
41-05-4
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer solution in three compartment sink too strong. Informed operator to dilute with water. Operator added added water to reach 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed tortilla press soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink in kitchen next to service window. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in sugar container. Operator removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans not air drying properly water in between pans. Informed operator of proper drying methods. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed paint chipping on tortilla press.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of salt in direct contact with floor. owner moved bag to shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop in flour container touching floor. Operator removed scoop from flour. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed no drain plug present on dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dust like substance on fan in reach in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towel on cutting board on reach in refrigerator in kitchen.
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizing bucket stored on floor.
21-38-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Juanitas last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Juanitas on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Juanitas?
Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Juanitas.
How does Juanitas compare to other restaurants in Immokalee?
Juanitas most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Immokalee average of 83.
Has Juanitas' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Juanitas have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Juanitas means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Juanitas inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Juanitas is inspected around two times per year on average.
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