Julio's Empanadas

2209 49 St S, Gulfport, FL 33707

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026

Score

High Risk

Julio's Empanadas appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2023. The most recent report on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around nine violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average sits at 67, which Julio's Empanadas' 35 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 19, 2026

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage and pepper empanada (123F - Hot Holding); Chicken kebab (88F Hot Holding); steak empanada (109F - Hot Holding) Operator voluntarily discarded all. Crab ball (113F - Hot Holding, retemped at 166F) Operator reheated both to 165F for continued hot holding. Discussed option of using Time as a Public Health Control on the hot box items. Emailed operator Time as a Public Health Control Procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -raw chicken stored above raw beef in walk in cooler Operator moved chicken **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -raw chicken stored above and with unwashed fruit in walk in cooler. Operator separated fruit. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-04-5

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/26. Operator renewed license during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

50-17-3

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board on prep cooler at front counter is stained -flat top grill has accumulation of grease and food debris

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -hand wash sink in warewash area blocked by rack. Operator moved rack to unblock sink **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test strips. **Repeat Violation**

16-37-1

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.

11-26-1

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**

32-04-4

Oct 29, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

32-04-4

Feb 6, 2025

Routine - Food

3 major violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Jul 26, 2024

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Dec 11, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Julio's Empanadas last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Julio's Empanadas on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Julio's Empanadas?

Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Julio's Empanadas.

How does Julio's Empanadas compare to other restaurants in Gulfport?

Julio's Empanadas most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Gulfport average of 67.

Has Julio's Empanadas' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Julio's Empanadas have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Julio's Empanadas 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 Julio's Empanadas inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Julio's Empanadas is inspected around two times per year on average.

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