Taqueria San Julian 1
Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025
74
Score
Across the available record, Taqueria San Julian 1 has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 18, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “multiple ceiling tiles not smooth”, showing up six times.
That's lower than the typical Fort Myers restaurant, which scores around 80. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 18, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler; raw fish container stored over tomatoes. Operator removed raw fish container to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Multiple ceiling tiles not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry near kitchen exit.
42-01-4
74
Nov 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical spray bottle improperly stored with spices at dry storage. Operator moved the spray bottle to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Multiple ceiling tiles not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Single-service food container lids not stored inverted or protected from contamination at dry storage. Operator stored inverted.
25-06-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from faucet/handle at handwashing sink near triple sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area.
14-09-4
67
Jul 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Per operator cooked beef prepared and held more than 24 hours in reach-in cooler without date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Lime container stored on floor near by prep area. Operator removed the container. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tong stored on equipment door handle between uses at cook line. Operator removed the tong. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Multiple ceiling tiles not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. No self- closing device on bathroom door.
32-17-4
Basic - Single-service cups box stored on floor at back of the kitchen. Operator removed the box. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Water leaking from faucet at handwashing sink near by triple sink.
29-11-4
67
Feb 7, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
55
Jan 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored above prep area. Operator removed the medicine. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink used to store cleaning items. Operator removed all items from the sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl with no handle used to dispense rice at prep area. Operator removed the bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Grease on the ground and pad around grease receptacle.
33-20-4
Basic - Grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
33-23-4
Basic - Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination at prep area. Operator stored inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
61
Aug 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizing solution bucket stored next to cooked tomato base salsa by steam table. Operator removed sanitizing solution bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at triple sink area. Operator voluntarily discarded cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing watch on her arm while preparing food at prep area. Discussed operator proper food preparation and employee removed her watch. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach in cooler door handle in disrepair at back of the kitchen.
14-36-5
74
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reach-in cooler has 4 pounds of chorizo and cooked sliced pork over 41 F; chorizo (51F - Cold Holding); pork sliced cooked (49F - Cold Holding). Per operator chorizo and pork stored in cooler overnight.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -in cooler has 4 pounds of chorizo and cooked sliced pork over 41 F; chorizo (51F - Cold Holding); pork sliced cooked (49F - Cold Holding). Per operator chorizo and pork stored in cooler overnight.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink at back of kitchen used stored for ware washing.
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 shrimp, guacamole with tomatoes in reach in cooler not date marked. Per operator prepared more than 24 hours prior
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles middle of kitchen damaged.
36-32-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on food storage shelf with food. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave at back of kitchen has food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
52
Sep 15, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Rubbing alcohol stored on back food storage shelf. Operator moved to,proper storage.
41-10-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In back prep/dish washing area as well as I above kitchen area. Repeat from 09-05-2023 **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed cell. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee in prep area working with food without a hair restraint. Operator put in hair restraint **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At front counter
21-12-4
70
Sep 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
50
May 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment operating on an expired license. Expired 12/01/2022. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.raw pork in reach in refrigerator over prepped onions. Operator moved pork to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without handle in container of rice. Repeat 1/19/2023 **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles in food prep, storage and ware washing area not smooth, easily cleanable and non absorbent. Repeat 1/19/2023 Operator in process of changing ceiling tiles. Changed some in back area of kitchen and more on order. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. A bag of radishes stored on floor under pan rack by back door of kitchen. Operator moved radishes. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
64
Jan 19, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taqueria San Julian 1 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taqueria San Julian 1 on file is from Dec 18, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taqueria San Julian 1?
Across the inspection record, “multiple ceiling tiles not smooth” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Taqueria San Julian 1.
How does Taqueria San Julian 1 compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Taqueria San Julian 1 most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Taqueria San Julian 1's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taqueria San Julian 1 have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Taqueria San Julian 1 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 Taqueria San Julian 1 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria San Julian 1 is inspected around four times per year on average.
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