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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 dateFebruary 19, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3419693
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8613773
DBPR license5814815

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority3 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 6

#6High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.Dish machine located at bar with 0 ppm.

#7High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 small flying insects under three compartment sink. 3 small flying insects flying around garbage can in dish area 1 small flying insect located at dinning area. Total= 9 live small flying inscets

#8High Priority01D-01-5

High Priority – Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Per manager if customers request the tilapia ceviche raw they will serve it in lemon juice instead of flash cooking. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged.Raw chicken tenders stored over ice cream in small reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw Omahak steak stored over cut cucumbers, tomatoes, lettuce . **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.Employee touched raw chicken tenders , then walk alway from kitchen . No hand wash and glove changed. Coached employee on hand washing **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 3

#12Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Hand sink located in cook line blocked by big pot. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.Expired text strips.

#14Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.No paper towels on hand wash sink by dish area. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 5

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

#2Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Fan covers on beer cooler have dust.

#4Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.Standing water in reach in cooler at kitchen entrance .

#5Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.Debris on wall behind dish area.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 11, 2026 2:26 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
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 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.