Taqueria Don Julio S
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2025
25
Score
Taqueria Don Julio S appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 25, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around 11 violations each.
Looking across the full record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Taqueria Don Julio S' latest score of 25 falls below the Riverview average of 69. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
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Inspections
4
Critical latest
5
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee pick up trash off floor then handled containers of sauces without washing hands.
12A-29-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2025.
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut cabbage 45 F, cheese 45 F in reach in cooler, discussed placing in reach in freezer.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Peppers 108 F
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee pick up wash hands in 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container lid in handwash sink, employee unblocked removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 4 employees working with no certified food manager on site.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash sink. Employee replaced at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Provided 1 food handler certificate.
53B-13-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking at handwash sink. Employee fixed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table.
21-12-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup in seasonings.
14-01-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
36-11-4
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. **Repeat Violation**
50-03-4
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
25
Jul 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
32
Mar 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 3 Compartment Sink tested 0 ppm chlorine, operator remade tested 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone above reach in cooler.
40-06-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives between reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths on prep tables.
21-12-4
55
Nov 13, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef 93 F-retemp 176 F, operator reheated. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies on dough.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Tortillas in grocery bags in reach in cooler.
14-31-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 2 flies on dough.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Two-compartment sink used for warewashing. Observed 2 compartment sink used for washing dishes. 3 Compartment Sink is unavailable, operator setup bus tub with sanitizer solution to sanitize dishes. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
16-28-4
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. Sent to operator at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored between reach in cooler and steam table.
10-17-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave.
22-08-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present.
35B-05-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout truck.
36-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board.
14-09-4
26
Jun 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
55
Mar 24, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 flies on food truck. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Jose Lopez. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Shed behind mobile with a reach in freezer, 6 reach in coolers, 3 chest freezers, ice machine, and dry storage(rice, soda, beans, flour). **Warning**
51-22-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Waste water is permanently connected to septic tank. Grease trap is not easily disconnected. **Warning**
51-06-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Mobile doors are left open. **Warning**
35B-05-4
Basic - Portable water tank has been removed and is getting county water through water hose. **Warning**
29-01-4
Basic - Sewage holding tank in mobile food dispensing vehicle has been removed. Waste water is permanently connected to septic tank. **Warning**
28-10-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket stored on floor, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-38-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taqueria Don Julio S last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Don Julio S on file is from Mar 25, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taqueria Don Julio S?
Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Don Julio S.
How does Taqueria Don Julio S compare to other restaurants in Riverview?
Taqueria Don Julio S most recently scored 25 out of 100, which is lower than the Riverview average of 69.
Has Taqueria Don Julio S' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taqueria Don Julio S have averaged around 11 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Taqueria Don Julio S 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 S inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria Don Julio S is inspected around three times per year on average.
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