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Taqueria Juanitas

216 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, E, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Taqueria Juanitas eight times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 12, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, showing up two times.

The city-wide average for Belle Glade sits at 79, putting Taqueria Juanitas on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fryer heavily soiled with grease. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-12: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
95
Dec 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Advised operator to renew. **Warning**
50-17-3
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fryer heavily soiled with grease.
23-03-4
82
Apr 18, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 7, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At flip top reach in cooler: pico de gallo (61F at 11:30am;60F at 11:43am- Cooling) As per operator, cooling since 10am. Item stored double panned and sitting on top of the pans sitting in the unit. At current rate of cooling, item will not cool to 41F within a total of 4 hours. Operator moved to lower section of flip top cooler unit to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In-use utensil stored in standing water 124F.
10-07-4
86
May 3, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sitting on fryer unit: In use utensils in unclean water of 83F. Operator discarded water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-05-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In glass door reach in cooler: raw steak stored above raw pork ( chorizo). Operator stored properly. Emailed poster. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At glass door reach in cooler: shredded mozzarella (51F - Cold Holding) Not prepped or portioned today. As per operator, taken out 30 mins prior to prepare meal. Operator decided to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
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, no food handler, as per operator, handling food to serve a customer. **Warning**
53B-01-5
58
May 3, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Glass door cooler - raw chicken over flor tortillas- operator moved raw chicken to lower shelf below ready to eat foods. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. glass door cooler - raw chopped chicken (49F - Cold Holding) not portioned or prepared today held under 4 hours - operator rearranged cooler for better airflow. **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. black beans (105F - Hot Holding) operator states held under 2 hours - operator added heat to bring to 165F and to be held at no lower than 135F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. MARTINA RODRIUEZ, 07/2019.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Jean Villela.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed copy to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
02B-02-5
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 copy to operator. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
43
Nov 17, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria Juanitas last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Juanitas on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taqueria Juanitas?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Juanitas.

How does Taqueria Juanitas compare to other restaurants in Belle Glade?

Taqueria Juanitas most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Belle Glade average of 79.

Has Taqueria Juanitas' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taqueria Juanitas have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taqueria Juanitas means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Taqueria Juanitas inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria Juanitas is inspected around three times per year on average.

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