La Juliana Lj
Last inspected: Dec 4, 2025
52
Score
Across the available record, La Juliana Lj has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 4, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near seven violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
By comparison, the average Hialeah facility scores 76, putting La Juliana Lj on the weaker side. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
8
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 4, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cut bread inside thank you bag at kitchen inside cooler.
14-31-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at kitchen table garlic and oil mix (70F - Cold Holding) according to cook placed out 90 minutes ago. Operator placed garlic and oil container inside reach in cooler for proper storage and chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside microwave cream of cheese (129F - Hot Holding), according to manager placed in 90 minutes ago. Operator reheated cream of cheese (174F - Hot Holding) **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed on employees bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-6
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved red cutting board at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
52
Mar 20, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee cleaning table, then padded bacon to a pizza, cleaning glove with dirty towel, no hand washing, no changing gloves. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing and glove use. **Repeat Violation**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked spaghetti (69F - Cold Holding), According to cook placed 45 minutes ago, Employee put ice on top of spaghetti for rapid chill. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed wd40 and Stanley steak cleaner stored on drying board above 3 compartment sink. Manager stored chemicals away from clean equipment at ware washing and drying area. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Employee provided soap. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at employee bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed at employee bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-6
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed no cold water faucet installed at mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at employee bathroom no sign. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
43
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed employee bathroom no self closing door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-16: Observed employee bathroom no self closing door. **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed flour bucket stored on the kitchen floor. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: Observed flour bucket stored on the kitchen floor. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-16: Observed flour bucket stored on the kitchen floor. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at employee bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: No hand washing signs Observed at employee bathroom. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-16: No hand washing signs Observed at employee bathroom. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
86
Dec 26, 2024
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed employee bathroom no self closing door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: **Time Extended**
32-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed flour bucket stored on the kitchen floor. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: Observed flour bucket stored on the kitchen floor. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Time Extended**
21-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at employee bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: No hand washing signs Observed at employee bathroom. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed no mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed no mop sink. **Time Extended**
29-27-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers with flour and sugar no labeled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: Containers with flour and sugar no labeled. **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
70
Oct 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test strips available. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board at prep sandwich table at kitchen. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed employee bathroom no self closing door. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phones and car keys on shelf above preparation table at kitchen. Employee removed personal items from prep areas. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed pizza making no hair restraints. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed flour bucket stored on the kitchen floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at employee bathroom. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed no mop sink. **Warning**
29-27-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed at top of cutting board at sandwich table kitchen area. **Warning**
21-10-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers with flour and sugar no labeled. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at kitchen. **Warning**
21-04-4
50
Jan 3, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of water bottles stored on the floor. Employee stored water bottles more than six inches above the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee stored ice scoop with handle upwards. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour and sugar containers no labeled. Manager labeled the food containers with common name. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
82
Feb 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic containers stored inside hand wash sink. Manager removed items from in Hand wash sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed at storage area. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
74
Jul 12, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese tequeno (120F - Hot Holding)located at display cooler at front counter. As per operator less than one hour. Operator reheated cheese tequeno (169F - Hot Holding). **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit.
16-37-1
Basic - A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. Observed one bathroom located by the back of the kitchen, not accessible for customers.
32-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed approximately 4 ceiling tiles in disrepair in the kitchen area.
36-32-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.Located underneath freezer in the kitchen area.
36-17-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Located in the wall over the bathroom.
36-24-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Standing freezer interior soiled located in the kitchen area.
22-16-4
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Juliana Lj last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Juliana Lj on file is from Dec 4, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Juliana Lj?
Across the inspection record, “bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at La Juliana Lj.
How does La Juliana Lj compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
La Juliana Lj most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Hialeah average of 76.
Has La Juliana Lj's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Juliana Lj have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at La Juliana Lj 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 La Juliana Lj inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Juliana Lj is inspected around two times per year on average.
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