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LA JULIANA LJ

3001 W 12 AVE UNIT 6 · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33012

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 8, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3751440
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13789942
DBPR license2326374

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority11 Intermediate12 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical29 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

29 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 6

#14High Priority12A-19-4

High Priority – Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed no hot water at establishment.

#15High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cut cheese stored on to go bags. Operator changed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#16High Priority41-05-4

High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed a raid spray bottle at front counter and observed one store above 3 compartment sink at kitchen.

#17High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above cooked rice on drawers at cook line. Employee stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#18High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut ham (45F – Cold Holding); shredded cheese (45F – Cold Holding) on preparation table at kitchen area, as per operator less than 3 hours. Operator moved to reach in cooler across grill. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#19High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked onions (94F – Hot Holding) next to flat grill, as per operator less than 3 hours.

Intermediate 11

#5Intermediate27-25-4

Intermediate – Basic – Hot water at mop sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit.

#20Intermediate12A-03-4

Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash their hands at 3 compartment sink. Coached employee on proper procedures.

#21Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled with food debris can opener blade. Also observed soiled white cutting board at cook line.

#22Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a case of bananas stored on top of hand wash sink at kitchen area. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#23Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available.

#24Intermediate31A-12-4

Intermediate – No handwash sink for employees. Observed no hand wash sink on preparation area at the back of the establishment.

#25Intermediate27-06-4

Intermediate – No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Hot water running for approximately 10 minutes, reach 84° F.

#26Intermediate51-16-7

Intermediate – 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 1 reach in cooler and 1 preparation /container located at the back of the establishment . Plans are not submitted at the time of the inspection. Observed food stored and food preparation during inspection.

#27Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

#28Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen area. Operator provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#29Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water running for approximately 10 minutes, reach 84° F.

Basic 12

#1Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

#2Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging food preparation at cook line wearing a watch.

#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken door on reach in cooler at cook line by steam table.

#4Basic08B-43-4

Basic – Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Observed a chest freezer stored food at the back of the establishment not covered or secured.

#6Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoop in standing water at 97° F. at kitchen area.

#7Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under cutting board, employee removed.

#8Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in all units at kitchen.

#9Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled with food debris drawers interior at cook line.

#10Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed multiple personal drinks inside reach in cooler at kitchen area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw shrimp (frozen) inside 3 compartment sink at kitchen. Operator moved to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#12Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking from hand wash sink pipe at kitchen.

#13Basic21-09-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed multiple wiping cloths at kitchen area.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 9, 2026 11:06 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
2 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
3 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
3 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.