Taqueria Don Julio

3066 College Ave, Ruskin, FL 33570

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026

Score

High Risk

Inspectors have visited Taqueria Don Julio 16 times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 1, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

“Ready-to-eat” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 11 times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 75, which Taqueria Don Julio's 37 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 1, 2026

Food-Licensing Inspection

4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 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/ **Warning**

50-08-7

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on floor near 3 compartment sink. Employee bathroom door removed and sanitized at time of inspection. **Warning**

35A-05-4

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Beef 48 F, rice 52 F in reach in cooler since Monday. **Warning**

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked Beef 48 F, cooked rice 52 F in reach in cooler next to walk in cooler and dry storage since Monday. **Warning**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee empty water in hand wash sink. **Warning**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef and cooked rice in reach in cooler not date marked. **Warning**

02C-02-5

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Cooked meats thawing at room temperature. **Warning**

06-01-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice chute at soda machine. **Warning**

22-20-5

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee bathroom door bathroom door. **Warning**

32-04-4

Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Employee bathroom door left open. **Warning**

32-02-4

Mar 20, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training appear to be falsified. Dates changed on food handler certificates. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-20: **Time Extended**

53B-11-4

Mar 19, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 10 live roaches near chest freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-13: 2 live roaches on wall under three-compartments sink. 4 live roaches behind cove molding by dry food storage shelf. 1 live roaches on large reach-in cooler vent guard. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-13: 2 live roaches in trash can enclosure at dining area. Operator eliminated roaches, cleaned and sanitized the contact surfaces. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-14: 1 live roach on wall above 3 compartment sink. 1 live roach on Togo boxes on shelf above steam table. 1 live roach on floor in front of tall metal reach in cooler. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: 1 live roach on wall near microwave 1 live roach on dry storage shelf 1 live roach under grill 1 live roach on side of reach in cooler 1 live roach on wall in dry storage Removed and sanitized all roaches at time of inspection. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: 1 live roach on reach in cooler gasket 1 dead roach on floor in seating area. Manager removed and sanitized at time of inspection. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: 2 roach eggs in dry storage 3 dead roaches in dry storage Operator removed and cleaned all at time of inspection. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: 1 live roach on stove 1 live roach in reach on reach in cooler Manager removed and sanitized area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: 1 live roach on wall near register 1 live roach on floor in dry storage 1 live roach on reach in cooler Manager removed at time of inspection. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: 1 live roach with egg sac on fryer, operator removed and sanitized area. **Time Extended**

35A-05-4

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple food items in reach in cooler and walk in cooler not date marked. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: **Time Extended**

02C-02-5

53B-11-4

Mar 18, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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35A-05-4

02C-02-5

53B-11-4

Mar 17, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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35A-05-4

02C-02-5

53B-11-4

Mar 16, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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35A-05-4

02C-02-5

53B-11-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: **Time Extended**

42-01-4

Mar 14, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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35A-05-4

53B-11-4

02C-02-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches near chest freezer 4 dead roaches near ice machine 1 dead roach on cook line floor - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-13: 3 dead roaches under three-compartments sink. 1 dead roach on floor under prep sink. 1 dead roach on floor behind fryers. 1 dead roach under steam table. 1 dead roach on floor next to trash can at dining room. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-13: 1 dead roach in utility room. 4 dead roaches on floor under three-compartments sink. 1 dead roach on floor behind ice machine. 1 dead roach on floor on cook line. 1 dead roach on floor by large reach-in cooler. operator discarded all dead roaches, cleaned and sanitized the areas. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-14: 1 dead roach on floor near ice machine. 2 dead roaches on floor near prep table. 8 dead roaches under 3 compartment sink. 1 dead roach on 3 compartment sink. 1 dead roach near walk in cooler. 1 dead roach in front of oven on cooksline. 1 dead roach in pot on cooksline. 1 dead roach on wall in women's restroom. **Time Extended**

35A-03-4

42-01-4

Mar 13, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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35A-05-4

02C-02-5

53B-11-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding in disrepair throughout kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-13: **Time Extended**

36-03-4

35A-03-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-13: **Time Extended**

42-01-4

Mar 12, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 10 live roaches near chest freezer.

35A-05-4

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee touching cooked tortillas with bare hands. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

09-01-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple food items in reach in cooler and walk in cooler not date marked. **Repeat Violation**

02C-02-5

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training appear to be falsified. Dates changed on food handler certificates.

53B-11-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**

42-01-4

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches near chest freezer 4 dead roaches near ice machine 1 dead roach on cook line floor

35A-03-4

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding in disrepair throughout kitchen.

36-03-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup in cut tomatoes. **Repeat Violation**

14-01-5

Oct 2, 2025

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.

View 15 violations

09-01-4

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Tortillas in grocery bags in reach in cooler on cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

14-31-5

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2025. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes 44 F, rice 45 F in reach in cooler next to reach in freezer. Discussed placing in another cooler or on ice.

03A-02-5

02C-02-5

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum containers not inverted next to microwaves.

25-06-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door. **Repeat Violation**

35B-01-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Throughout kitchen.

36-32-5

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

36-37-5

Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**

51-11-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of seasoning not labeled.

02D-01-5

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table. **Repeat Violation**

21-12-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**

42-01-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup in seasoning.

14-01-5

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic forks, spoons, and knives not all facing the same direction near register. **Repeat Violation**

25-02-4

Mar 5, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Sep 5, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 11 minor violations.

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High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee medicine above slicer.

41-07-4

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. Half and half not date marked in reach in cooler near register. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board next to walk in cooler.

22-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash sinks in kitchen.

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beef in reach in cooler not date marked. **Repeat Violation**

02C-02-5

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two food handler certifications expired.

53B-14-5

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup in seasonings in dry storage. **Repeat Violation**

14-01-5

Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Next to dry storage.

51-11-4

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding in disrepair near prep sink.

36-03-4

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered trash can in women's restroom.

32-12-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board next to walk in cooler.

14-09-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups wet nesting near register.

24-08-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door.

35B-01-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler shelves rusted next to slicer.

14-33-4

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic knives not all facing the same direction near register. **Repeat Violation**

25-02-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted.

14-17-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

42-01-4

Feb 15, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cut tomatoes in reach in cooler next to steam table. Employee removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice in handwash sink on cook line.

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink next to cook line. Employee replaced paper towels at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice in reach in cooler not date marked. **Repeat Violation**

02C-02-5

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup in salt on cook line.

14-01-5

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Cups not inverted near register. **Repeat Violation**

24-05-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink over reach in cooler on cook line.

12B-07-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee speaker on prep table.

40-06-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of tomatoes on floor in walk in cooler.

08B-38-4

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Glove kept in chips. **Repeat Violation**

25-32-4

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic forks and spoons not all facing the same direction near register.

25-02-4

Sep 6, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Oct 25, 2022

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Aug 30, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cut leafy greans in walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: Raw shell eggs stored over carrots in walk in cooler. **Time Extended**

08A-05-6

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: **Time Extended**

35B-01-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup in container of seasoning on cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: **Time Extended**

14-01-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria Don Julio last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Don Julio on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taqueria Don Julio?

Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Don Julio.

How does Taqueria Don Julio compare to other restaurants in Ruskin?

Taqueria Don Julio most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Ruskin average of 75.

Has Taqueria Don Julio's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taqueria Don Julio have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Taqueria Don Julio 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 Taqueria Don Julio inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria Don Julio is inspected around four times per year on average.

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