DON JUAN'S MEXICAN GRILL
1939 E FLETCHER AVE, Tampa FL 33612 · 813-461-0745
Last inspected Mar 25, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
APR 24
AUG 24
APR 25
AUG 25
MAR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 31 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Beans (122F - Hot Holding) CORRECTED TO 165F
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 25, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 24, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine stored in container next to drink machine.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Grease trap is pipe in rain water drain.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwashing sink. Employee placed soap at handwashing sink.
Aug 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork,chicken,beef. Cooked and held longer then 24 hours has no date markings inside refrigerator.
Food stored on floor. Can of coke cola stored on floor underneath grill.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting on floor in food truck.
Apr 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked beef tongue 48 F. Cooked beef 47 F. In tall reach-in-cooler operator placing in reach-in-freezer uncovered
Food stored on floor. Observed bottled water and glass bottles of soda on floor.
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
Aug 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Shopping bag used to store cooked jalapeños. Discussed with operator.
Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Operator unable to show proof of food grade hose, discussed with operator. Discussed with operator on obtaining food grade hose.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Diced Tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); Lettuce (46F - Cold Holding); Mozzarella (46F - Cold Holding) Brought from refrigerator at 11:00 first temperature 1:11 second temperature at 1:30 43F Operator placed in freezer at time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Beans (122F - Hot Holding) CORRECTED TO 165F
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Water dripping near back of truck coming from top. Operator placed bucket under condensation to contain leak at time of inspection.
Food stored in undrained ice. Raw food products stored in undrained ice. Raw chicken, raw beef, raw pork. Operator removed from ice water at time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. Oil stored on floor, discussed with operator. Operator moved to approved location at time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in freezer soiled.
Apr 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 2200 E FOWLER AVE, Tampa — this licence has since moved.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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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 ear bud off of floor and put on glove to prep food without washing hands.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Rice in a grocery bag in reach in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Water bottles on floor. Operator removed at time of inspection.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in reach in cooler. Operator removed at time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing in standing water in cooler.
Feb 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 2200 E FOWLER AVE, Tampa — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Chips in direct contact with grocery bag.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beef in reach in cooler not date marked. Operator date marked at time of inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink above reach in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Dec 11, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
Recorded at 2200 E FOWLER AVE, Tampa — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Chips in direct contact with grocery bag.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beef in reach in cooler not date marked. Operator date marked at time of inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup in seasoning, operator removed at time of inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink above reach in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of seasoning not labeled, operator labeled at time of inspection.
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