JULIS MEXICAN RESTAURANT
1237 CLEVELAND ST, Clearwater FL 33755 · 727-462-2635
Last inspected Jul 14, 2026 · 12 visits since September 2023
JAN 25
APR 25
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MAR 26
JUL 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Two live roaches in no working walk in cooler. Manager removed roaches and cleaned area
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2015002877 | Dec 22, 2014 | Mar 6, 2015 | $160 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Jul 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Cooked chicken cooling on counter at 4:00 pm at 110 F- cooled at 1:00 pm. Reviewed cooling hand out posted on the wall. Manager discarded cooked chicken.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked chicken cooling on counter at 4:00 pm at 110 F- cooled at 1:00 pm. Reviewed cooling hand out posted on the wall. Manager discarded cooked chicken.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by the ice machine.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at cook line
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In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Manager removed towel
Stored food not covered in walk in cooler. Manager covered food.
Mar 20, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 19, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live roach on beer cooler gasket. Manager discarded roaches and cleaned and sanitized area
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near ice machine. Employee placed paper towels at hand wash sink
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Manager cleaned interior of ice machine
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Water leaking from pipe under hand wash sink in kitchen. Bucket under pipe. Operator repaired pipe.
Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Manager changed solution. 100 ppm chlorine
Nov 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 7, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked beans at 53 F cooked at 4:00 pm previous day in walk in cooler
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked beans at 53 F cooked at 4:00 pm previous day in walk in cooler in deep plastic container. Manager discarded beans. Reviewed with manager cooling methods and cooling procedures.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Front counter added equipment : oven, reach in coolers, reach in freezer, reach in cooler near service window. Plans on file have a front counter area that has been removed with steam table in this area.center area in plans is now the front counter area. Ice machine added in back storage area by back exit.
Aug 6, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked beans at 53 F cooked at 4:00 pm previous day in walk in cooler
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked beans at 53 F cooked at 4:00 pm previous day in walk in cooler in deep plastic container. Manager discarded beans. Reviewed with manager cooling methods and cooling procedures.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Front counter added equipment : oven, reach in coolers, reach in freezer, reach in cooler near service window. Plans on file have a front counter area that has been removed with steam table in this area.center area in plans is now the front counter area. Ice machine added in back storage area by back exit.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put hair net on
In-use wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Manager removed towel
Apr 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food ( raw beef ) stored over or with ready-to-eat food ( cheese and precooked hotdogs ) in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Reviewed with manager
Apr 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food ( raw beef ) stored over or with ready-to-eat food ( cheese and precooked hotdogs ) in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Reviewed with manager
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Two live roaches in no working walk in cooler. Manager removed roaches and cleaned area
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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee filling bucket in hand wash sink. Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks are for washing hands only
No soap provided at handwash sink at cook line. Manager placed soap at hand wash sink
Stored food ( containers of cooked meat and pitcher of beverage ) not covered in walk in cooler.
Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Employee changed solution to 100 ppm chlorine
Jan 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. On dry storage rack with plates used for service. Pain medication employee moved
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitation bucket filled at hand wash sink. Employee removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on back prep table during activity food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine back of house, walk in freezer
Food stored on floor. Large bag of flour on floor employee moved
Apr 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Peppers in plastic customer carry out bag. In walk in cooler. Manager removed to food grade bag.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw not separated from ready to eat foods. Raw fish above cheese in reach in freezer. Employee removed to proper storage.
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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing has food particles stored inside the drain. On cooks line.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cook tomatoes in walk in cooler employees dated.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on prep table. Employee removed
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Customer bathroom. Inspector gave sign to management. Employee posted in bathroom.
Stored food not covered. Tamerin spice in picture not covered in walk in cooler. Employee covered.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken frozen sitting on counter. Employee added running water to chicken
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed cantaloupe and pineapple over beer bottles walk in cooler.
Nov 14, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 12, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. -Juliana's certificate expired 8/21/23 - exam taken - no results at the time of inspection
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. - cooked rice, beef, chicken in walk in cooler - manager date labeled food
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Expired 9/03/23
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.