Julis Mexican Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026
100
Score
Julis Mexican Restaurant has been inspected 13 times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 20, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
“Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
The city-wide average for Clearwater sits at 79, putting Julis Mexican Restaurant on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
13
Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 20, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 19, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live roach on beer cooler gasket . Manager discarded roaches and cleaned and sanitized area **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near ice machine . Employee placed paper towels at hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Manager cleaned interior of ice machine **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe under hand wash sink in kitchen . Bucket under pipe. Operator repaired pipe . **Corrected On-Site**
29-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Manager changed solution . 100 ppm chlorine **Corrected On-Site**
21-03-4
64
Nov 6, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked beans at 53 F cooked at 4:00 pm previous day in walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: Cooked beans 49 F cooked previous night in a large deep metal pot covered See Stop sale . Reviewed with manager cooling methods . Manager discarded beans **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked beans at 53 F cooked at 4:00 pm previous day in walk in cooler in deep plastic container . Manager discarded beans . Reviewed with manager cooling methods and cooling procedures . - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: Cooked beans 49 F cooked previous night in a large deep metal pot covered . Reviewed with manager cooling methods . Manager discarded beans **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-36-5
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/. Front counter added equipment : oven , reach in coolers , reach in freezer, reach in cooler near service window . Plans on file have a front counter area that has been removed with steam table in this area .center area in plans is now the front counter area . Ice machine added in back storage area by back exit . - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: Plans received and in process of approval **Time Extended**
51-16-7
67
Aug 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked beans at 53 F cooked at 4:00 pm previous day in walk in cooler
03D-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked beans at 53 F cooked at 4:00 pm previous day in walk in cooler in deep plastic container . Manager discarded beans . Reviewed with manager cooling methods and cooling procedures .
01B-36-5
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/. Front counter added equipment : oven , reach in coolers , reach in freezer, reach in cooler near service window . Plans on file have a front counter area that has been removed with steam table in this area .center area in plans is now the front counter area . Ice machine added in back storage area by back exit .
51-16-7
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put hair net on **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - In-use wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Manager removed towel **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
61
Apr 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food ( raw beef ) stored over or with ready-to-eat food ( cheese and precooked hotdogs ) in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Reviewed with manager - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: **Time Extended**
08A-02-6
86
Apr 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food ( raw beef ) stored over or with ready-to-eat food ( cheese and precooked hotdogs ) in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Reviewed with manager
08A-02-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Two live roaches in no working walk in cooler . Manager removed roaches and cleaned area **Corrected On-Site**
35A-05-4
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee filling bucket in hand wash sink . Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks are for washing hands only
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at cook line. Manager placed soap at hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Stored food ( containers of cooked meat and pitcher of beverage ) not covered in walk in cooler .
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Employee changed solution to 100 ppm chlorine **Corrected On-Site**
21-03-4
50
Jan 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. On dry storage rack with plates used for service. Pain medication employee moved **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitation bucket filled at hand wash sink. Employee removed.
31A-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine back of house, walk in freezer
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Large bag of flour on floor employee moved **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on back prep table during activity food preparation.
40-06-5
67
Apr 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
43
Nov 14, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 12, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. -Juliana's certificate expired 8/21/23 - exam taken - no results at the time of inspection
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. - cooked rice, beef , chicken in walk in cooler - manager date labeled food **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Expired 9/03/23
53B-05-5
74
Apr 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food for pitas - manager food removed from bag **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Frozen bags of corn stored next to frozen raw chicken in freezer in storage room - reviewed proper food storage with manager
08A-02-6
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 previous morning in walk in cooler - manager date marked milk **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sponges inside kitchen hand wash sinks- manager removed items - reviewed hand wash sinks are for washing hands only **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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 - Stored food ( cooked rice , cooked beans , and cut lettuce ) not covered in walk in cooler - manager covered foods **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
47
Nov 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor 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. -Horchata prepared Saturday 11/05/22 not date marked manger placed date on container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Employee Gatorade and water bottle stored at front counter on prep table behind register. Manager moved bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets on reach in cooler at cooks line soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Squeeze bottles on cooks line of water and oils not labeled, manager labeled bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Julis Mexican Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Julis Mexican Restaurant on file is from Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Julis Mexican Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Julis Mexican Restaurant.
How does Julis Mexican Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Julis Mexican Restaurant most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Julis Mexican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Julis Mexican Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Julis Mexican 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 Julis Mexican Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Julis Mexican Restaurant is inspected around four times per year on average.
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