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DON JULIOS AUTHENTIC MEXICAN CUISINE - BEARSS

2802 E BEARSS AVE, Tampa FL 33613

Last inspected Feb 20, 2026 · 5 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats154
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3918116
Grade history
NOV 23
MAR 24
MAR 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 17 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
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Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Feb 20, 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
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in prep area.
Basic/14-09-4
Aug 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef and chicken being stored over ready to eat salas a and diced tomatoes. Discussed proper storage with operator.
High priority/08A-05-6
Mar 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded.

0 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed strainer in kitchen hand sink. Removed
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Cody Jay Food manager card locked in office, no manager on site.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In kitchen
Basic/51-11-4/Warning
Ceiling tiles missing. In dry storage
Basic/36-36-4/Warning
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oil on floor in kitchen
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4/Warning
Water draining onto floor surface. Observed condenser line from food walk in cooler draining onto floor and is approximately 2 inches away from floor drain
Basic/29-03-4/Warning
Nov 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed pulled pork in container date marked over 7 days. Owner will discard.
High priority/02C-01-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed prepared breakfast burritos containing cooked poultry on make table at 50F for 1 hr. Employee placed in walk in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-5
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on cutting board of make table. Employee removed.
Basic/40-06-5

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.