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JUANITAS

204 BOSTON AVE, Immokalee FL 34142 · 239-867-4086

Last inspected Mar 23, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats50
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2102451
Grade history
JAN 24
JUL 24
JAN 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

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. Observed no clean up form available, emailed clean up handout.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
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Disciplinary actions

5 cases · $1,760

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
7--2021054421Nov 2, 2021May 3, 2022$160
7--2019011295Mar 6, 2019Apr 22, 2019
7--2019000042Dec 4, 2018Feb 1, 2019$800
7--2018053734Sep 7, 2018Nov 2, 2018$400
7--2017018761Mar 22, 2017Jun 22, 2017$400

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Mar 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findings
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken wings stored above lettuce in reach in cooler on the front line. Operator moved chicken.
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled, operator is in the process of cleaning.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed not all food prepared over 24 hours in reach in cooler date marked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease on the floor around the fryer.
Basic/36-73-4
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Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed container lid broken.
Basic/14-38-4
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall damaged by the rear kitchen door.
Basic/36-24-5
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle in contact with flour in bulk use bin. Operator removed scoop.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed grease tray on hood damaged, operator has hood company scheduled to repair.
Basic/14-73-4/Corrective Action Taken
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in gaskets soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by steam well in the kitchen.
Basic/36-27-5
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Sep 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 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. Observed no clean up form available, emailed clean up handout.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
Equipment in poor repair. Observed mop sink cracked on the side.
Basic/14-11-5
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed choking handout.
Basic/51-13-4/Corrective Action Taken
Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open.
Basic/33-16-4
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on the shelves of the reach in cooler on the front line.
Basic/14-33-4
Jan 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw frozen fish and uncooked husked corn in grocery store like plastic bags. Operating removed and placed in food grade ziploc storage bags.
High priority/14-31-5/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed slime like,substance on the interior of the ice machine bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowl in bulk in use sugar container, operator removed bowl.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed Rustin on reach in cooler shelves on the front service line.
Basic/14-33-4
Jul 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 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. Observed no cleanup plan for vomitting and diarrhea on property at time of of inspection emailed appropriate form.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on the food sliced blade and food catch under slider arm.
Intermediate/22-02-4
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. Observed employee health reporting agreements not on property at time of inspections emailed form to operator.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed build up,of grey like substance in the interior ice machine bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling ventilation ducts soiled with grease like substance.
Basic/36-34-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of food residue on reach in cooler door gaskets and sliding glass door in the front counter area near the register.
Basic/23-03-4
Jan 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator placed soap at hand wash sink behind cash register.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled bottle of blue substance on shelf at front counter. Operator labeled bottles.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed buildup of food debris on reach in cooler door handles in the kitchen area on make table and stand up coolers.
Basic/23-24-4
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed cases of water, and juice not stored at least 6 inches off the floor in the front counter area.
Basic/08B-47-4
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire exit obstructed with child seats. operator moved kids chairs.
/46-01-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Sep 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken portions over raw beef portions not all commercially packaged.
High priority/08A-17-6
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for chlorine at time of inspection.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowl in use in rice and beans, operator removed bowls.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under equipment and around perimeter of kitchen with food debris build up.
Basic/36-73-4
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometers in reach in refrigerator and freezer units.
Basic/05-09-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working container of bulk rice and beans not labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed high chairs blocking fire exit. Operator moved chairs.
/46-01-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation

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.