JIMMY HULA'S RESTAURANT
2522 ALOMA AVE, Winter Park FL 32792 · 321-244-0402
Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. At the empanadas holding
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2019052193 | Aug 21, 2019 | Nov 25, 2019 | $400 |
| 4--2019029057 | Apr 26, 2019 | Jul 23, 2019 | $200 |
| 4--2014050242 | Sep 23, 2014 | Jan 22, 2015 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal containers at dish area
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Cook line next to fryer station and front counter next to soda boxes
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease
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Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Make table at cook line
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 00ppm quaternary. Operator changed solution, 300ppm quaternary
Jan 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 2 employees
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets reach in freezer
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Soiled floors behind equipment at cook line
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile in disrepair at grill station
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled Gaskets in reach in cooler at cook line
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler at cook line
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt containers at prep station
Jul 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Lack of toilet tissue at toilet.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Front counter hand wash sink
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer spray bottle with no label next to 3 compartment sink
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile showing water damage above prep table
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled with dust above drying rack
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Next to griddle at cook line used
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door does not close completely
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in disrepair in front of grill
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup ice at walk in freezer Buildup ice at front counter reach in freezer
Light not functioning. Light no working at hood system
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Behind equipment at cook line and around fryers
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water at both reach in coolers at cook line
Mar 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in disrepair in front of grill
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup ice at walk in freezer Buildup ice at front counter reach in freezer
Light not functioning. 2 light bulbs out at hood
Mar 12, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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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.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in disrepair in front of grill
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup ice at walk in freezer Buildup ice at front counter reach in freezer
Light not functioning. 2 light bulbs out at hood
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease Grease build up around fryers
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Both reach in coolers in cook line
Jan 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk not date marked, per operator open more than 24 hours
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chlorine spray bottle not labeled at dish area
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in disrepair in front of grill
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup ice at walk in freezer Buildup ice at front counter reach in freezer
Light not functioning. 2 light bulbs out at hood
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease Grease build up around fryers
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Both reach in coolers in cook line
Jul 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test trips for dishwasher
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold-like substance inside of ice machine
Drain cover(s) missing. In mop sink
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor Tiles in disrepair in walk in freezer and in kitchen area next to the griddle
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with choking poster
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach in cooler in bar area and reach in cooler in cook line
Jan 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager isabela dose not have a food manager certification
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At the front counter, tea dispenser is dripping
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At the flattop grill broken tiles
Light not functioning. 2 in the hood
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic ware at the front counter is stored with the handles off the flatware not in one direction
- From initial inspection : Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Missing switch cover at the walk in cooler
Jan 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate8 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 - unable to prime
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. At the empanadas holding
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Wrong hose attached to the vacuum breaker
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager isabela dose not have a food manager certification
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. Operator unable to locate employee training
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At the back dock bottle on old keg cooler not labled
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Scoop at the ice bin
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Sweater stored in the food storage racks in the dry area
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At the front counter, tea dispenser is dripping
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At the flattop grill broken tiles
Light not functioning. 2 in the hood
Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxes stored directly on the floor
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic ware at the front counter is stored with the handles off the flatware not in one direction
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avacodos in the small low boy cooler on the line have a sticker still on the skin, employee removed avocados, washed and replaced
Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Missing switch cover at the walk in cooler
Aug 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine has build up on interior ceiling of ice machine
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile over shelving by walk in freezer Ceiling tile by exit door in back of kitchen is dripping water
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout dining room build up of dust Walk in cooler ceiling by the fans has dust build up,
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding by the walk in cooler are broken
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler located under small flat top grill on cooks line does not seal when closed;on side of reach in cooler has come apart and is missing digital thermometer The walk in cooler door does not seal when closed
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Vacuum sealed tuna stored under fan,observed water dripping on outer edge of container. Operator moved container
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up on plastic curtains and on door at walk in freezer
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in direct contact with sugar Knife at fry station stored under warmer
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. At reach in cooler located underneath small flat grill at cooks line
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler in between fry station and steam table
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Tuna vacuum sealed with instructions to remove before thawing in walk in cooler
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. The water at the hand washing sink at cooks line is leaking water
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.