DON JULIO MEXICAN KITCHEN & TEQUILA BAR
12789 WATERFORD LAKES PKWY STE 13, Orlando FL 32828 · 407.930.5498
Last inspected Jan 26, 2026 · 9 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 small flying insects under three compartment sink. 3 small flying insects flying around garbage can in dish area 1 small flying insect located at dinning area. Total= 9 live small flying inscets
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2024018711 | Feb 28, 2024 | Apr 29, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jan 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Blender inside hand sink at bar. Removed
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.make table and green board.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet Cups on server station, removed and washed.
Jul 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Rusted throughout kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezer the small one under the hot hold station.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom of make table.
Stored food not covered. Beef steak stored at the reach-in freezer not covered.
Jan 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed stainless pan stored at the employee hand sink the one at the corner. Operator removed it.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Rusted at the kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of the grill build up grease.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Bottom of make table. Operator dry it out.
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Shrimp stored at the reach-in freezer no covered. Operator covered it.
Sep 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm. Second checked 50 ppm operator change the chlorine bucket.
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream spoon at standing water 74f.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw shrimp stored on top of cooked pork at the reach-in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw beef (51fF-cold holding)operator stated that they working on the roof they switched off for 30 minutes and the other item all was in temperature only this raw beef. They switched back one.
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Mexican cheese (55F - Cold Holding) had the date 9-27 -24 operator stated that they put a wrong label on.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. All the plate at the dish area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Bottom of make table.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom of make table the one before the office door.
Stored food not covered. All the food at the reach-in freezer the small one facing the office door.
Mar 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 28, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 small flying insects under three compartment sink. 3 small flying insects flying around garbage can in dish area 1 small flying insect located at dinning area. Total= 9 live small flying inscets
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.Standing water in reach in cooler at kitchen entrance.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.Debris on wall behind dish area.
Feb 26, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 small flying insects under three compartment sink. 3 small flying insects flying around garbage can in dish area 1 small flying insect located at dinning area. Total= 9 live small flying inscets
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Hand sink located in cook line blocked by big pot.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.Standing water in reach in cooler at kitchen entrance.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.Debris on wall behind dish area.
Feb 19, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.Dish machine located at bar with 0 ppm.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 small flying insects under three compartment sink. 3 small flying insects flying around garbage can in dish area 1 small flying insect located at dinning area. Total= 9 live small flying inscets
Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Per manager if customers request the tilapia ceviche raw they will serve it in lemon juice instead of flash cooking.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.Raw chicken tenders stored over ice cream in small reach in freezer.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw Omahak steak stored over cut cucumbers, tomatoes, lettuce.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.Employee touched raw chicken tenders, then walk alway from kitchen. No hand wash and glove changed. Coached employee on hand washing
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Hand sink located in cook line blocked by big pot.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.Expired text strips.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.No paper towels on hand wash sink by dish area.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Fan covers on beer cooler have dust.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.Standing water in reach in cooler at kitchen entrance.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.Debris on wall behind dish area.
Dec 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw Lobster over cooked octopus in walk in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. refried beans In warmer 1hr.119-129F per operator. Advised operator to reheat to 165F and hot hold at 135F.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator with form. All employees on staff signed at time of inspection
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drink over steam table and cooler
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.