Taqueria Don Julios

12859 Us 301, Riverview, FL 33578

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Sep 22, 2025

Score

High Risk

The inspection history at Taqueria Don Julios is still short, with only two visits logged. The most recent visit was on Sep 22, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 12 violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.

“No paper towels” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to other Riverview restaurants (averaging 69), there's room to close the gap. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 22, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.

View 12 violations

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on glove without washing hands to begin food prep.

12A-07-5

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Rice in grocery bag.

14-31-5

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. Shrimp and ham in reach in cooler not date marked.

02C-03-5

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

31B-02-4

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. Employee placed in the same direction at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

25-02-4

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

02D-01-5

Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.

50-03-4

Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Wood cover on fryer.

14-13-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup in container of salt. Employee removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in seasoning.

10-01-5

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

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation**

51-13-4

Apr 2, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

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

31B-02-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

31B-04-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria Don Julios last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Don Julios on file is from Sep 22, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taqueria Don Julios?

Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Don Julios.

How does Taqueria Don Julios compare to other restaurants in Riverview?

Taqueria Don Julios most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Riverview average of 69.

Has Taqueria Don Julios' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Taqueria Don Julios have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Taqueria Don Julios 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.

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