Julita's Tacos
Last inspected: Oct 14, 2025
78
Score
Julita's Tacos appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 14, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “floors not maintained smooth and durable”, showing up six times.
Restaurants in DeLand average 73, so Julita's Tacos is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
78
May 30, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Rust on kitchen wall.
36-24-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
86
Sep 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding)/less than 4 hours ; sour cream (50F - Cold Holding). Operator placed ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board soiled with dirt,
22-02-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Repeat Violation**
50-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -AC unit soiled with dirt.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled , under AC unit , with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
36-27-5
64
Aug 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: operator daughter **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: Spoke with operator , she has scheduled for September the 12, **Time Extended**
53A-07-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: **Time Extended**
50-04-4
78
Jul 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
78
May 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs in reach in cooler, stored over tortillas. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-07-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. **Warning**
36-11-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Warning**
50-04-4
67
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice 61F in make table returned to unit 1 hour ago. Operator placed ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
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. Cooked pork in reach in cooler , prepared 2 days ago not date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
50-04-4
74
Oct 18, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler cooked beef (52F - Cold Holding); sour cream (52F - Cold Holding); red salsa (52F - Cold Holding); refried beans (52F - Cold Holding); rice (53F - Cold Holding). Placed overnight. Ooerator discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Diced tomatoes with no hand washing, educated operator. operator discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. **Admin Complaint**
27-12-4
High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Chloralin. **Warning**
22-48-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained with food debris and dirt. . **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bowl placed in handwash sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
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. Rice prepared 24 hours ago in reach in cooler. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser not labeled , under three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Air conditioner soiled with grease, grime and food debris. **Warning**
23-03-4
27
Aug 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beans at 54f in reach in cooler. Operator stated beans were out of cooler for 30 minutes. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: Cooked beef 50F, shredded chicken 49F, Operator placed in reach in freezer. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
74
Jun 23, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
20
Jun 2, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat foods in reach in cooler. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beans at 54°f in reach in cooler. Operator stated beans were out of cooler for 30 minutes. **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. **Warning**
05-03-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Window unit air conditioner soiled with mold like substance. **Warning**
36-50-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Ceiling soiled with mold-like substance. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. **Warning**
50-03-4
Basic - Employee cell phone stored in a food preparation area. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. **Warning**
36-11-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. **Warning**
38-07-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. **Warning**
21-10-4
32
Nov 1, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board stained with food. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -sides of stove and griddle soiled with food debris, grease and dirt **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: **Time Extended**
35B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Julita's Tacos last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Julita's Tacos on file is from Oct 14, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Julita's Tacos?
Across the inspection record, “floors not maintained smooth and durable” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Julita's Tacos.
How does Julita's Tacos compare to other restaurants in DeLand?
Julita's Tacos most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the DeLand average of 73.
Has Julita's Tacos' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Julita's Tacos have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Julita's Tacos 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 Julita's Tacos inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Julita's Tacos is inspected around four times per year on average.
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