DON JULIO'S AUTHENTIC MEXICAN CUISINE TAMPA PALMS
16023 TAMPA PALMS BLVD, Tampa FL 33647 · 813-644-7899
Last inspected May 1, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Live, small flying insects found 7 flies found on white white wire rack above hand sink next to ice machine in back of kitchen. 1 fly found on 3 compartment sink next to walk in cooler. 2 flies found on white wire rack above 3 compartment sink.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed knife stored in between steam basin table and prep table. Employee removed.
Dec 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 7 flies found on white white wire rack above hand sink next to ice machine in back of kitchen. 1 fly found on 3 compartment sink next to walk in cooler. 2 flies found on white wire rack above 3 compartment sink.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed for cutting board attached to reach in cooler on cook line and cutting board attached to 3 welled steam table
Dec 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 7 flies found on white white wire rack above hand sink next to ice machine in back of kitchen. 1 fly found on 3 compartment sink next to walk in cooler. 2 flies found on white wire rack above 3 compartment sink.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed for cutting board attached to reach in cooler on cook line and cutting board attached to 3 welled steam table
Jun 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust soiled ceiling tiles and vents near the dish washing area. Manager stated that they will make sure to clean it today.
Jan 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumped ice into handwash sink near beverage station.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf over prep table.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on shelf at beverage station.
Jan 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed uncooked beans stored in non food grade bags on storage shelf adjacent to back door
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed cloth stored on tamales in the walk-in cooler Corrected observed employee remove
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up along door frame of walk-in freezer
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between cookline prep tables Corrected -observed employee remove
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at hand sink adjacent to walk-in cooler, hand sink in dish area, and hand sink in bar area
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed stored on prep table next to 3-compartment sink
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk powdered sugar not labeled on service line Corrected -observed employee label
Oct 16, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the bar gun with debris.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a sink/faucet with a sign not to use not working l
Aug 2, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the bar handsink with a plastic pitcher and a scrubbie inside. Manager took out supplies.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Manager cleaned and sanitized the ice machine.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee purse stored with dry goods in the storeroom. Manager moved the purse.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the bar gun with debris.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed Togo contains on the floor.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a sink/faucet with a sign not to use not working l
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.