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UNCLE JULIO'S MEXICAN FROM SCRATCH

2096 9 STREET NORTH, Naples FL 34102

Last inspected Oct 17, 2025 · 8 visits since August 2023

□ Not on the state's active licence list

This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.

Licence typeFood service
Licence2103702
Grade history
MAY 24
NOV 24
MAR 25
MAY 25
OCT 25
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed two live roaches on floor behind cook line. Observed one live roach on wall near dish machine.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
7--2025016041Mar 10, 2025Mar 25, 2025$400

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Oct 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On steamer at cooked line; cooked chicken (121F - Hot Holding).Per operator cooked chicken stored on steamer for 15 minutes. Operator started reheating cooked chicken.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Toxic substance/chemical spray bottle improperly stored with salt container at bar area. Operator voluntarily discarded salt container.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination at bar area. Operator stored inverted.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
May 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs over vegetables and raw shrimp over cooked ribs. Operator moved items for proper storage.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk opened yesterday not date marked. Operator provided date marking.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of metal pans. Educated operator on need of proper drying.
Basic/24-08-4
Mar 11, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 10, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation

Ordered shut on the spot. 4 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed two live roaches on floor behind cook line. Observed one live roach on wall near dish machine.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in front and rear service area blocked. Operator moved items to allow access.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Warning
Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed chemical spray bottle not labeled. Operator discarded chemical.
Intermediate/41-04-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
In-use tongs stored on equipment handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on chain of tortilla maker. Operator moved for proper storage.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Nov 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (50F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding). Operator discarded product.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with a black/green mold-like substance.
Basic/22-20-5
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of metal pans in dish area.
Basic/24-08-4
May 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Observed: Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. There is a ice scoop with the handle in contact with the ice at the bar. Operator moved the ice scoop to proper storage. Priority: Basic
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a grease buildup on the hood filters over the range. Priority: Basic
Basic/23-03-4
Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp are thawing in a prep sink in standing water. Operator turned on the cold water. Priority: Basic
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Mar 13, 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
Show 2 findings ▾
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of plastic containers.
Basic/24-08-4
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons stored food contact up. Operator rewashed and put for proper storage.
Basic/24-18-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime on the soda nozzle at the bar. Operator removed to be cleaned.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrective Action Taken
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container on the coffee cup. Operator removed the coffee cup.
Basic/12B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting on the shelf in front of the ware washing station.
Basic/24-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust on reach in coolers gaskets.
Basic/23-03-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on the container on the shelf in front of the ware washing station.
Basic/16-46-4
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner of raw beef in standing water in the walk in cooler. Operator removed the raw beef from the standing water.
Basic/06-01-5
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on the line. Operator placed the wet wiping cloth inside sanitizer bucket.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor at the bar. Operator replaced the bucket with one bucket inside another.
Basic/21-38-4/Corrected On-Site

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.