Uncle Julio's Mexican From Scratch
Last inspected: Oct 17, 2025
70
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Uncle Julio's Mexican From Scratch stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Oct 17, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Restaurants in Naples average 81, so Uncle Julio's Mexican From Scratch trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On steamer at cooked line; cooked chicken (121F - Hot Holding).Per operator cooked chicken stored on steamer for 15 minutes. Operator started reheating cooked chicken. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical spray bottle improperly stored with salt container at bar area. Operator voluntarily discarded salt container. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination at bar area. Operator stored inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
70
May 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs over vegetables and raw shrimp over cooked ribs. Operator moved items for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. Observed milk opened yesterday not date marked. Operator provided date marking. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of metal pans. Educated operator on need of proper drying.
24-08-4
74
Mar 11, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Mar 10, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
67
Nov 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
78
May 29, 2024
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Observed: Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. There is a ice scoop with the handle in contact with the ice at the bar. Operator moved the ice scoop to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
10-08-5
Basic - Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a grease buildup on the hood filters over the range. Priority: Basic
23-03-4
Basic - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp are thawing in a prep sink in standing water. Operator turned on the cold water. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
06-01-5
86
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of plastic containers.
24-08-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons stored food contact up. Operator rewashed and put for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
90
Aug 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
64
Jun 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Incandescent lamps above food preparation table at the from scratch station **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-23: **Time Extended**
38-07-4
95
Apr 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Monterey vegetable mix held on Time a Public Health Control. No time stamp present. **Warning**
03F-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. Provided operator with written procedures for cleanup DBPR HR 5030-104 **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No measuring device available **Warning**
16-62-1
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of any training available. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At server side station. Operator removed and labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Basic - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination different than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator cooks / chills barbacoa beef and is held greater than 48 hours with no HACCP plan or variance. **Warning**
03G-50-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance inside ice machine in kitchen. Operator began cleaning during inspection **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Incandescent lamps above food preparation table at the from scratch station **Warning**
38-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of to go containers stored on floor of dry storage **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. On cooks line. Operator removed cloth. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-09-4
43
Aug 8, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. There are no paper towels at the hand washing sink at the bar.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. There is no soap at the hand washing sink at the bar.
31B-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. There is no hand washing sign at the hand washing sink at the bar, at the dining room service station, at the couchina station or in the bathrooms.
31B-04-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Uncle Julio's Mexican From Scratch last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Uncle Julio's Mexican From Scratch on file is from Oct 17, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Uncle Julio's Mexican From Scratch?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Uncle Julio's Mexican From Scratch.
How does Uncle Julio's Mexican From Scratch compare to other restaurants in Naples?
Uncle Julio's Mexican From Scratch most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Naples average of 81.
Has Uncle Julio's Mexican From Scratch's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Uncle Julio's Mexican From Scratch have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Uncle Julio's Mexican From Scratch 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 Uncle Julio's Mexican From Scratch inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Uncle Julio's Mexican From Scratch is inspected around three times per year on average.
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