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DON JULIO MEXICAN KITCHEN & TEQUILA BAR

12789 WATERFORD LAKES PKWY STE 13 · ORLANDO · Orange County · FL 32828

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 19, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3783363
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13934647
DBPR license5814815

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority0 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#8High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Small cooler next to grill ,tamales (50F – Cold Holding); mac&cheese (51F – Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (50F – Cold Holding); raw beef steak (55F – Cold Holding); fried paper (55F – Cold Holding); chicken breaded (55F – Cold Holding)over night **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#9High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Small cooler next to grill ,tamales (50F – Cold Holding); mac&cheese (51F – Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (50F – Cold Holding); raw beef steak (55F – Cold Holding); fried paper (55F – Cold Holding); chicken breaded (55F – Cold Holding) over night . **Warning**

Warning

Basic 7

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling front area just a little dusty .

#2Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. All the storage plate and bowels not inverted by the dish area . **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn at the drawer cooler under grill and bottom of make table the big one .

#4Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door . **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic36-62-4

Basic – Light not functioning. One light out by the hoods .

#6Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Employee hand sink at the bar . Operator added it . **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Tamales and papers stored at the reach-in freezer not covered. Operator covered it . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 20, 2026 4:42 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)

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