JIMMY HULA'S
380 N SR 434, Altamonte Springs FL 32714 · 407.463.1240
Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 13 visits since November 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 26 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -4 live roaches in sticky trap under taco station cooler. Operator discarded trap. -2 live on wall across from walk in cooler door behind drain line for mini split cooler.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $1,400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2024060938 | Oct 21, 2024 | Mar 17, 2025 | — |
| 4--2024037164 | May 17, 2024 | Oct 2, 2024 | $800 |
| 4--2023018857 | Jan 13, 2023 | Apr 27, 2023 | $400 |
| 4--2022032792 | May 6, 2022 | Aug 11, 2022 | $200 |
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Jul 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White reach in cutting board at taco station at entrance to back of the house
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. No expiration dates for employee training.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Togo bowl plastic container in fry batter. Employee removed.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents and ceiling tiles above reach in on cooks line and throughout back of the house.
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. By 3 compartment sink
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. -approximately 112 seats inside and out, establishment licensed for 75.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Underneath 3 compartment sink puddles of water
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath 3 compartment sink and underneath equipment and cooking equipment throughout.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hand sink by walk in cooler has big hole visible insulation.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. By reach in cooler by taco station on cooks line. Walk in cooler door and sides visible hole from outside.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of all cooking equipment on cooks line.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo containers on cooks line. Employees inverted.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Taco station reach in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By taco station and service window
Dec 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -quat test strips.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. -covered receptacle needed for both unisex restrooms.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -burger station cutting board.
Equipment in poor repair. -walk-in cooler door. -vents above cook line -interior of reach in cooler door, exposed insulation.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. -approximately 112 seats inside and out, establishment licensed for 75.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler fan covers very soiled.
Aug 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -hand wash sink for cook line.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -vents above cook line have grease build up.
Equipment in poor repair. -walk-in cooler has jagged metal on parts of door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -fan covers in walk-in cooler soiled.
Apr 1, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -vents, ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. -tuna for poke in walk-in freezer 50 not removed from package.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -on burger cooler.
Equipment in poor repair. -walk-in cooler door.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. -facility licensed for 75 seats. Currently 44 seats indoors, approximately 74 outside.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -corners of cheese container in cold table cracked.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Grease receptacle open.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -grease build up on sides, back of cooking equipment. -fan covers in walk-in cooler soiled.
Mar 31, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate11 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. -2 pkg tuna, thawed in package in walk-in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -fish (48, 53F - Cold Holding); pico (54F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (60F - Cold Holding); chicken (60F - Cold Holding); taco meat (56F - Cold Holding) brought from walk-in cooler less than 4 hours ago. Some product placed on ice, some returned to walk-in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -vents, ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. -tuna for poke in walk-in freezer 50° not removed from package.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -on burger cooler.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -cook line employees.
Equipment in poor repair. -walk-in cooler door.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. -facility licensed for 75 seats. Currently 44 seats indoors, approximately 74 outside.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -corners of cheese container in cold table cracked.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Grease receptacle open.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -compressors frozen over in burger cooler and walk-in freezer.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. -in ice machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -grease build up on sides, back of cooking equipment. -fan covers in walk-in cooler soiled.
Jan 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -Thomas
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -2 spray bottles on chemical shelf.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -portion cup in chorizo, to go container in diced jalapeños.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -vents, tiles around vents in kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. -walk in cooler door rusted, peeled metal.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. -facility licensed for 75 seats. Currently 44 seats indoors, approximately 74 outside.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters. -exterior of oven, flat grill, sides of fryers. -some walk in cooler shelves had white mold-like buildup.
Jan 8, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -all TCS foods in burger cooler. Pico 50, fish 45, chicken 50, chorizo 49 less than 4 hours. Product moved to unit from walk in cooler at opening. Some product placed on ice, some moved to walk in cooler for temperature recovery.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -Thomas
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -2 spray bottles on chemical shelf.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -portion cup in chorizo, to go container in diced jalapeños.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -vents, tiles around vents in kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. -walk in cooler door rusted, peeled metal.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. -facility licensed for 75 seats. Currently 44 seats indoors, approximately 74 outside.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters. -exterior of oven, flat grill, sides of fryers. -some walk in cooler shelves had white mold-like buildup.
Oct 22, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate11 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -soufflé cup in diced onions, diced beef.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling s extremely soiled around vents on cook line.
Equipment in poor repair. -walk in cooler door rusted, torn. Gaskets torn. Metal cove molding inside cooler in disrepair.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. -facility licensed for 75 seats. Currently 44 seats inside, more than 60 seats outside.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor soiled in walk-in freezer, under equipment.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. -missing grout causing standing water and food debris between tiles on cook line.
Hole in or other damage to wall. -holes for pipes not sealed on wall between hand wash sink and prep sink. -wall board separated from wall on outside of walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -large build up of ice on compressor in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood vents soiled. -grease/food debris build up on table under flat grill, walls, pipes behind flat grill. -grease build up on air curtain at back door. -fan covers soiled in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. -all TCS foods in walk-in freezer thawed. Queso 43, corn 43, chorizo 42.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -hand wash sink in kitchen.
Oct 21, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 17 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority0 Intermediate15 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -4 live roaches in sticky trap under taco station cooler. Operator discarded trap. -2 live on wall across from walk in cooler door behind drain line for mini split cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -raw fish (46F - Cold Holding); raw beef (45F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding); pico (44F - Cold Holding); ground beef (44F - Cold Holding) less than 4 hours. Facility had recent produce delivery. Operator will ice product, call for service, monitor.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. -total of 11 dead roaches in 3 sticky traps under burger station cooler. Operator discarded.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -soufflé cup in diced onions, diced beef.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling s extremely soiled around vents on cook line.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -employee beverages inside lid of burger cooler. Discarded.
Equipment in poor repair. -walk in cooler door rusted, torn. Gaskets torn. Metal cove molding inside cooler in disrepair.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. -facility licensed for 75 seats. Currently 44 seats inside, more than 60 seats outside.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor soiled in walk-in freezer, under equipment.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. -missing grout causing standing water and food debris between tiles on cook line.
Hole in or other damage to wall. -holes for pipes not sealed on wall between hand wash sink and prep sink. -wall board separated from wall on outside of walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -large build up of ice on compressor in walk-in freezer.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -burger cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood vents soiled. -grease/food debris build up on table under flat grill, walls, pipes behind flat grill. -grease build up on air curtain at back door. -fan covers soiled in walk in cooler.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -bottom of burger cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. -all TCS foods in walk-in freezer thawed. Queso 43, corn 43, chorizo 42.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -hand wash sink in kitchen.
May 17, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -1 fly in kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -tuna (46F - Cold Holding); catfish (48F - Cold Holding); fish (46F - Cold Holding); chicken (44F - Cold Holding); grilled chicken (48F - Cold Holding); pico (44F - Cold Holding); beef (46F - Cold Holding); marinating chicken (50F - Cold Holding) less than 4 hours. Some items next to items that are cooling. Operator will monitor, move product for temperature recovery. -cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding); cut leafy greens, cabbage and lettuce (49-52F - Cold Holding) less than 4 hours. Product placed on ice bath.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling vents and surrounding ceiling tiles above cook line soiled. -extreme build up of grease on vents outside hood above cook line.
Equipment in poor repair. -walk-in cooler door.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. -facility licensed for 75 seats. At time of inspection 44 seats inside, more than 60 outside. Provided operator with blank Seating Change Evaluation at a prior inspection.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -food debris under cook line equipment.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -multiple plastic containers in cook line coolers and walk-in cooler with cracked edges.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters
May 15, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -2 employees began pulling gloves out of box, both after handling cell phones, without washing hands. Advised and corrected.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -1 fly in kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -tuna (46F - Cold Holding); catfish (48F - Cold Holding); fish (46F - Cold Holding); chicken (44F - Cold Holding); grilled chicken (48F - Cold Holding); pico (44F - Cold Holding); beef (46F - Cold Holding); marinating chicken (50F - Cold Holding) less than 4 hours. Some items next to items that are cooling. Operator will monitor, move product for temperature recovery. -cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding); cut leafy greens, cabbage and lettuce (49-52F - Cold Holding) less than 4 hours. Product placed on ice bath.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling vents and surrounding ceiling tiles above cook line soiled. -extreme build up of grease on vents outside hood above cook line.
Equipment in poor repair. -walk-in cooler door.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. -facility licensed for 75 seats. At time of inspection 44 seats inside, more than 60 outside. Provided operator with blank Seating Change Evaluation at a prior inspection.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -food debris under cook line equipment.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -multiple plastic containers in cook line coolers and walk-in cooler with cracked edges.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Open dumpster lid.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters
Apr 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -all items in walk-in cooler 44. Door open for stocking. Operator will monitor.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -on splitter added to mop sink
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling, vents above cook line soiled. -ceiling, compressor in walk-in cooler soiled.
Equipment in poor repair. -walk-in cooler door, frame, gaskets not smooth, cleanable, or in good repair.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. -facility licensed for 75 seats. At time of inspection 44 seats inside, more than 60 outside. Provided operator with blank Seating Change Evaluation at last inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -sides of cooking equipment soiled with grease. -hood filters soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -interior of cook line cold drawers soiled with food debris and standing water.
Nov 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw ground beef above veggie burgers and pineapple in cook line reach-in cooler. Operator relocated raw item to bottom.
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. -all agreements read and signed except 2 new employees. Provided printed forms.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -large amount of dust on wall and ceiling tiles above cook line.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. -no covered receptacles in unisex restrooms.
Equipment in poor repair. -walk-in cooler door, door frame in disrepair. Exposed wood, peeling metal.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. -facility licensed for 75 seats. Facility increased seating to 120. Currently 44 seats inside, 76 seats outside.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -build up of grease and food debris under cooking equipment.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. -reach-in cooler on cookline has exposed insulation in door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -fan cover in walk-in cooler soiled. -sides/back of cooking equipment soiled.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. -no closer on back door, air curtain not on. Operator turned on air curtain.
Single-service articles improperly stored. -cases of food containers, paper towels on floor at front counter.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -lined chip baskets on shelf above expo window, ceiling soiled.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -bulk dry goods not labeled with identity of item.
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