La Juliana Lj
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
64
Score
Going back to 2022, La Juliana Lj has 14 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 23, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 10 violations to closer to seven violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “food stored on floor”, which has been cited eight times.
La Juliana Lj's latest score of 64 falls below the Hialeah average of 76. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
14
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed back of building hose connected to a split faucet no vacuum breaker missing. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-05: Observed back of building hose connected to a split faucet no vacuum breaker. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-23: Observed back of building hose connected to a split faucet no vacuum breaker. **Time Extended**
29-34-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed vacuum breaker missing in collared faucet. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-05: Observed vacuum breaker missing in faucet. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-23: Observed vacuum breaker missing in faucet. **Time Extended**
29-42-4
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/. Observed kitchen was remodeled, dish machine added , layout changed for ware washing area and cooking areas at the kitchen, no plans that reflect changes submitted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-05: Observed kitchen was remodeled, dish machine added , layout changed for ware washing area and cooking areas at the kitchen, no plans that reflect changes submitted. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-23: Observed kitchen was remodeled, dish machine added , layout changed for ware washing area and cooking areas at the kitchen, no plans that reflect changes submitted. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed license for 16 seats, Restaurant has 65 seats. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-05: Observed license for 16 seats, Restaurant has 65 seats. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-23: **Time Extended**
51-09-4
64
Feb 5, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed vacuum breaker missing in collared faucet. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-05: Observed vacuum breaker missing in faucet. **Time Extended**
29-42-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed back of building hose connected to a split faucet no vacuum breaker missing. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-05: Observed back of building hose connected to a split faucet no vacuum breaker. **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink used to store plates and cups, front counter area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-05: Observed hand sink used to store plates and cups, front counter area. **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
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/. Observed kitchen was remodeled, dish machine added , layout changed for ware washing area and cooking areas at the kitchen, no plans that reflect changes submitted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-05: Observed kitchen was remodeled, dish machine added , layout changed for ware washing area and cooking areas at the kitchen, no plans that reflect changes submitted. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed license for 16 seats, Restaurant has 65 seats. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-05: Observed license for 16 seats, Restaurant has 65 seats. **Time Extended**
51-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter no sign. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-05: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
55
Dec 4, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed vacuum breaker missing in collared faucet. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm), Operator replaced chlorine bucket, run machine twice Dishwasher (Chlorine 50ppm) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-49-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container with raw pork stored above cooked garbanzos and cooked shredded beef, inside reach in cooler. Operator stored raw pork on bottom shelf under ready to eat food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee changed tasks, no hand washing , no gloves changed. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing and gloves use. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.observed at steamer white rice (129F - Hot Holding), according to cook placed 90 minutes ago. Cook placed rice try on top of flat grill to reheat. 25 mines after white rice (169F - Hot Holding) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed back of building hose connected to a split faucet no vacuum breaker missing. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink used to store plates and cups, front counter area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink at front counter no paper available. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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/. Observed kitchen was remodeled, dish machine added , layout changed for ware washing area and cooking areas at the kitchen, no plans that reflect changes submitted. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand was sink front counter no soap. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed license for 16 seats, Restaurant has 65 seats. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter no sign. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4
25
Mar 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef and beef empanadas inside reach in freezer. Employee re arranged freezer according to minimum cooking temperatures. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed one of the faucets at mop sink no vacuum breaker. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal grinder stored inside hand sink at kitchen. Employee removed item from inside hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap available at hand sink at front counter.
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed above 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed big pots stored on the floor at kitchen. Employee stored pots six inches above the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
24-26-4
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed license for 16 seats, Restaurant has 65 seats. **Repeat Violation**
51-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at kitchen door to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil container stored on the floor at kitchen . Employee stored six inches above the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter hand wash sink, no sign.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food filters soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen raw pork and frozen raw fish thawing on standing water. Employee placed pork and fish containers inside walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink or exposed to splash. Observed preparation table next to hand wash sink at kitchen, raw chicken on top of table being portioned.
08B-54-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour bucket no labeled at kitchen.
02D-01-5
33
Nov 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed faucet at mop sink missing one vacuum breaker. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed faucet at mop sink missing one vacuum breaker. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: Observed faucet at mop sink missing one vacuum breaker. **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: Ceiling tile missing. Observed at kitchen area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed license for 16 seats, Restaurant has 65 seats. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed license for 16 seats, Restaurant has 65 seats. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: Observed license for 16 seats, Restaurant has 65 seats. **Time Extended**
51-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets with dry beans, rica and sugar stored on the floor on storage shed on back of restaurant. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: Observed buckets with dry beans, rice and sugar stored on the floor on storage shed on back of restaurant. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: Observed buckets with dry beans, rice and sugar stored on the floor on storage shed on back of restaurant. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk -in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: Basic - Walk -in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside walk in cooler. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelving inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: Observed shelving inside walk in cooler. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
67
Oct 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed faucet at mop sink missing one vacuum breaker. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed faucet at mop sink missing one vacuum breaker. **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed at front counter handwashing sink was removed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed at front counter handwashing sink was removed. 7 days Time extension approved by DDM Maurice Chi. **Time Extended**
31A-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets with dry beans, rica and sugar stored on the floor on storage shed on back of restaurant. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: Observed buckets with dry beans, rice and sugar stored on the floor on storage shed on back of restaurant. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed between table and cooler at prep area . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: Observed between table and cooler at prep area . **Time Extended**
10-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Time Extended**
16-46-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk -in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: Basic - Walk -in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelving inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: Observed shelving inside walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar labels missing at sugar bucket at storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar labels missing at sugar bucket at storage area. **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: Ceiling tile missing. Observed at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed license for 16 seats, Restaurant has 65 seats. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed license for 16 seats, Restaurant has 65 seats. **Time Extended**
51-09-4
52
Oct 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed faucet at mop sink missing one vacuum breaker. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed at front counter handwashing sink was removed. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. I can no handle used to dispense rice. Manager discarded can. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at kitchen area. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking water at kitchen. Manager coached employee about drinking in authorized areas only. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed license for 16 seats, Restaurant has 65 seats. **Warning**
51-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets with dry beans, rica and sugar stored on the floor on storage shed on back of restaurant. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed between table and cooler at prep area . **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen shrimp thawing at room temperature temperature. Employee laced frozen shrimp inside walk in cooler for proper thawing. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Walk -in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside walk in cooler. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelving inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar labels missing at sugar bucket at storage area. **Warning**
02D-01-5
45
Jun 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Two faucets one missing vacuum breaker. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit available.
16-37-1
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on walk in cooler and freezer handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook no hair restraint while preparing food.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes with oranges stored on the floor Inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed inside sugar containe.
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed inside boiled yuca and Moro rice.
10-06-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef thaw at room temperature beed 36F Employee put beef container under cold running water. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
52
Apr 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: Observed walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
95
Feb 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over the vegetables stored in the walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: Observed raw shell eggs over the vegetables stored in the walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
08A-04-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (63F - Cold Holding); garlic and oil sauce (67F - Cold Holding) on top of the pizza station **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: Observed cooked shrimp (70F - Cooling), stored on top of the prep table, ad per operator placed out for 30 minutes ago. Operator placed item inside the walk in cooler. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Osmaray, Michael and with no employee training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: Observed Osmaray, Michael and with no employee training. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board with heavy cut marks. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: Observed cutting board with heavy cut marks. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
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/. Observed the approved plans does not match the current layout of the establishment. Observed food stored inside a locked shed with can goods, fruits and rice stored inside containers of cooking oil. Observed a locked walk in freezer store outside the back door with bags of raw beef, raw chicken, sweet plantains and raw pork. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: Observed the approved plans does not match the current layout of the establishment. Observed food stored inside a locked shed with can goods, fruits and rice stored inside containers of cooking oil. Observed a locked walk in freezer store outside the back door with bags of raw beef, raw chicken, sweet plantains and raw pork. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed marinara sauce stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: Observed cooking oil stored on the floor in the kitchen, marinara sauce stored on the floor in the walk in cooler, and cases of pineapple and tomatoes stored on the floor in the outside shed. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: Observed walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
47
Dec 12, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over the vegetables stored in the walk in cooler. **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over raw beef in the reach in freezer. **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 5 eggs cracked in the walk in cooler. **Warning**
01B-14-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (63F - Cold Holding); garlic and oil sauce (67F - Cold Holding) on top of the pizza station **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed both handwashing sinks with 77F temperature. **Warning**
27-16-4
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. Emailed form to operator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board with heavy cut marks. **Warning**
22-02-4
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/. Observed the approved plans does not match the current layout of the establishment. Observed food stored inside a locked shed with can goods, fruits and rice stored inside containers of cooking oil. Observed a locked walk in freezer store outside the back door with bags of raw beef, raw chicken, sweet plantains and raw pork. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Osmaray, Michael and with no employee training. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Emailed form to operator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license with date of 10/01/23. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing dishes in the 3 compartment sink with soap and chlorine sanitizer mixed together. **Warning**
16-13-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At the front counter. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives and spatula between prep table and reach in cooler. **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Observed walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar and salt with no name label. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed marinara sauce stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
20
Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 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 coffee cups and spoons stored inside hand wash sink an front counter area. Manager rem items from inside hand wash sink. **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
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed ham croquets, breaded chicken and lasagna according to manager prepared the day before, no date labeled.
02C-02-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fish container stored on the floor, employee stored fish in walk in cooler on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop inside boiled yuca. Manager stored scoop with handle up inside yuca container. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed above preparation area at kitchen.
35B-02-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen fish thawing on standing water. Employee put frozen fish container under cold running water at 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
50
Sep 19, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
74
Aug 31, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Juliana Lj last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Juliana Lj on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Juliana Lj?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited eight 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 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Hialeah average of 76.
Has La Juliana Lj's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at La Juliana Lj have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at La Juliana Lj means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is La Juliana Lj inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Juliana Lj is inspected around four times per year on average.
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