JULIO'S EMPANADAS
2209 49 ST S · GULFPORT · Pinellas County · FL 33707
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/26. Operator renewed license during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -raw chicken stored above and with unwashed fruit in walk in cooler. Operator separated fruit. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -raw chicken stored above raw beef in walk in cooler Operator moved chicken **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage and pepper empanada (123F – Hot Holding); Chicken kebab (88F Hot Holding); steak empanada (109F – Hot Holding) Operator voluntarily discarded all. Crab ball (113F – Hot Holding, retemped at 166F) Operator reheated both to 165F for continued hot holding. Discussed option of using Time as a Public Health Control on the hot box items. Emailed operator Time as a Public Health Control Procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board on prep cooler at front counter is stained -flat top grill has accumulation of grease and food debris
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -hand wash sink in warewash area blocked by rack. Operator moved rack to unblock sink **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test strips. **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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.
Basic 1
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 10:01 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.