JULIO'S COFFEE SHOP
4283 PALM AVE, Hialeah FL 33012
Last inspected Jul 10, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham croquettes mix (46F - Cold Holding) on shelves at walk in cooler, as per operator less than 2 hours.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 10, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed a raid spray bottle by bathroom, operator removed during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham croquettes mix (46F - Cold Holding) on shelves at walk in cooler, as per operator less than 2 hours.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no training for Alberto and Niuris, have been working for approximately 1 year.
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.
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed food stored on cracked plastic container at walk in cooler. Operator changed during inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed a case of bread crumbs stored on floor across 3 compartment sink.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled walk in cooler shelves.
Stored food not covered. Observed several croquettes mix container not covered at walk in cooler.
Dec 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside flour container, Operator removed bowl.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in cooler soiled.
Aug 29, 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
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container inside hand wash sink at kitchen. Operator removed container from inside hand wash sink.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed walk in cooler handle soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen towels under.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone and car keys on top of prep table. Employee moved personal items items from prep area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed food debris inside reach in cooler.
Feb 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf under preparation table soiled.
Stored food not covered. Observed croquet mix containers inside walk in cooler no covered, manager covered food items.
Sep 24, 2024Inspection 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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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed blender inside hand sink at kitchen. Employee removed blender from inside hand wash sink.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter hand sink missing sign.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single serve lids and cups stored on the floor. Employee stored sirens on shelves above the floor.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container and batter mix flour no labeled. Employee labeled sugar container and batter mix flour..
Apr 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed inside sugar, scoop buried ins sugar. Employee stored scoop with handle upwards.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at kitchen.
Oct 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed open container with sliced raw beef stored over Ham inside walk in cooler. Manager stored raw beef on bottom shelf under ready to eat food.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed next to 3 compartment no soap on hand wash sink. Manager provided soap.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile with water damage at kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed sack with bread crumbs stored on kitchen floor. Manager stored food items six inches above the floor.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at kitchen. Manager removed cloth from under cutting board.
Walk -in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed on shelves inside walk in cooler, food debris.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed towel on top of preparation table at kitchen.
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.