Julios Empanadas

7815 38 Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33710

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Sep 17, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Julios Empanadas has six inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 17, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around five violations each, up from closer to three violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “equipment in poor repair” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average St. Petersburg restaurant scores 77. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 17, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 minor violations.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in reach in freezer near pizza oven. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended**

14-05-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended**

33-11-4

Jul 14, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Establishment is open and operating without license, temp license not issued due to lack of mop sink. **Warning**

50-08-7

Intermediate - No running water at mop sink. **Warning**

27-11-4

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in reach in freezer near pizza oven. **Warning**

14-05-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket in reach in cooler near ice machine and bathrooms. **Warning**

14-11-5

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**

33-11-4

Basic - Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing of wastewater at a commissary on municipal sewer that is not provided with a mop/service sink or other proper liquid waste disposal facilities. Mop sink outside not connected to any plumbing, no running water or drainage. **Warning**

29-14-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Gasket in rear RIC by ice machine soiled. **Warning**

22-16-4

Feb 12, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: **Time Extended**

16-37-1

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Fry baskets heavily soiled with food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: **Time Extended**

23-24-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tank back door not secured. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: **Time Extended**

51-11-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards in kitchen at reach in coolers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: **Time Extended**

14-09-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Multiple gaskets torn in reach in coolers in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: **Time Extended**

14-11-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen floors behind equipped heavily soiled with food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: **Time Extended**

36-73-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. By bathrooms. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: **Time Extended**

08B-62-4

Aug 15, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present

FL-38

Apr 6, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

Oct 25, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Julios Empanadas last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Julios Empanadas on file is from Sep 17, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Julios Empanadas?

Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Julios Empanadas.

How does Julios Empanadas compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?

Julios Empanadas most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Petersburg average of 77.

Has Julios Empanadas' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Julios Empanadas have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Julios Empanadas 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 Julios Empanadas inspected?

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

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