TAQUERIA JULIOS INC
5212 HWY 674, Wimauma FL 33598
Last inspected Dec 9, 2025 · 8 visits since August 2023
JAN 24
MAR 24
NOV 24
APR 25
DEC 25
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 live flies on reach in freezer
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $720
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024007263 | Jan 18, 2024 | May 9, 2024 | $720 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Dec 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Shelled eggs stored overtop unwashed vegetables inside refrigerator across from freezer.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored overtop cooked shrimp inside double door refrigerator next to back door.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No dates on salsas inside double door refrigerator across from black reach in frezzer.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in white freezer next to ice machine.
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Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee coffee and bottle water stored inside refrigerator across from freezer.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in floor in mop closet preventing proper air drying.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket stored on floor. Manager removed and properly stored sanitizer bucket.
Apr 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 3516 5212 FL 674, Wimauma — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed vegetables in reach in cooler in ice machine room.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Some cutting boards are stained at time of inspection.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bus tub and mop bucket blocking hand wash sink in kitchen next to triple sink. Employee moved during inspection.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered waste receptacle in bathroom inside building at time of inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board stored over tripl sink is grooved at time of inspection.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket at time of inspection.
Nov 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 3516 5212 FL 674, Wimauma — this licence has since moved.
4 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves without washing hands to begin food prep.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee touching bread with bare hands.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies observed flying around in kitchen. Employee removed at time of inspection.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs over limes and carrots.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can blocking handwash sink. Operator removed at time of inspection.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Operator provided 4 copies of employee training.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cups in seasonings.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In unisex restroom.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on prep cooler.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on chest freezer.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone above reach in cooler. Employee removed at time of inspection.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee prepping food with no hair restraint.
Food stored on floor. Oil on floor in dry storage room.
Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Screen torn in back door.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Mar 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 3516 5212 FL 674, Wimauma — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed to go bags with raw beef in reach in freezer
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice in reach in cooler and containers of cooked beans in freezer not dated
Food storage containers cracked in freezer.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed sour cream containers being reused to hold sauces in reach in freezer
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed bags of raw chicken thawing in standing water at three compartment sink. Discussed proper thawing with manager
Mar 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 3516 5212 FL 674, Wimauma — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Jan 19, 2024Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
Recorded at 3516 5212 FL 674, Wimauma — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed ice machine in storage area and closest hand sink was in kitchen approximately 20 feet away
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/. Observed food storage room with ice machine. Also, observed multiple customers food storage room to access restroom
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.
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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Only means for public to access the bathroom is through a food preparation, ware washing, or food storage area. Observed multiple customers come through food storage area to access restroom. No policies or procedures for escorting customers to and from restroom
Jan 18, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 14 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
Recorded at 3516 5212 FL 674, Wimauma — this licence has since moved.
2 High priority10 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employees preparing food wothout washing hands
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 live flies on reach in freezer
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee rinse hands in two compartment sink
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 missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed ice machine in storage area and closest hand sink was in kitchen approximately 20 feet away
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked by mop bucket and trash can
No cleaning agent available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until cleaning agent is available for warewashing. Only had powder laundry detergent available to clean dishes and hands
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/. Observed food storage room with ice machine. Also, observed multiple customers food storage room to access restroom
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.
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No paper towels or hand wash sign at only designated hand sink
Two-compartment sink used for warewashing. Operator does not have a way to wash rinse and sanitize dishes. No dish machine or three compartment sink on site
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Only means for public to access the bathroom is through a food preparation, ware washing, or food storage area. Observed multiple customers come through food storage area to access restroom. No policies or procedures for escorting customers to and from restroom
Aug 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 3516 5212 FL 674, Wimauma — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic tub in sink
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Sour cream containers
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Utensils on cook line
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.