Don Julio Mexican Kitchen and Tequila Bar in Lake Mary
Last inspected:
4275 W Lake Mary Blvd, Lake Mary, FL 32746Don Julio Mexican Kitchen and Tequila Bar in Lake Mary has accumulated 157 violations across 29 inspections since 2016, averaging 5.4 per visit. The facility has not been shut down but has faced persistent violations related to hand washing, employee health reporting, and utensil sanitation. Fire inspections documented two citations for blocked exit paths, both at the rear door where trash cans were positioned during dish washing operations. The restaurant received one disciplinary action resulting in an $880 fine.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Don Julio Mexican Kitchen and Tequila Bar in Lake Mary: Comparison to Seminole County Averages
This Facility
5.2
violations / inspection
5.2 violations per inspection
Seminole County Avg
5.44
violations / inspection
5.44 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Seminole County Avg
0.14
closures / facility
0.14 county average
Don Julio Mexican Kitchen and Tequila Bar in Lake Mary: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $880.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2015037058 | $880.00 | Jul 15, 2015 | Panama City Beach |
Don Julio Mexican Kitchen and Tequila Bar in Lake Mary: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 1 fire violation
— Complaint Full · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
-rear exit door blocked by large round trash can, employee relocated **Corrected On-Site**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. At the back door the operator has a trash can set up blocking the door this has become part of the dish washing operations.
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
Don Julio Mexican Kitchen and Tequila Bar in Lake Mary: Full Inspection History — DBPR (30)
— 3 inspections3 violations · 1 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Warning Issued
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections20 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections22 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Don Julio Mexican Kitchen and Tequila Bar in Lake Mary: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Don Julio Mexican Kitchen and Tequila Bar in Lake Mary last inspected?
- Don Julio Mexican Kitchen and Tequila Bar in Lake Mary was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 1, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Don Julio Mexican Kitchen and Tequila Bar in Lake Mary?
- The most frequently cited violations at Don Julio Mexican Kitchen and Tequila Bar in Lake Mary are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Don Julio Mexican Kitchen and Tequila Bar in Lake Mary had?
- Don Julio Mexican Kitchen and Tequila Bar in Lake Mary has had 30 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.2 violations per inspection, matching the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Don Julio Mexican Kitchen and Tequila Bar in Lake Mary find?
- Don Julio Mexican Kitchen and Tequila Bar in Lake Mary was most recently inspected on April 1, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Don Julio Mexican Kitchen and Tequila Bar in Lake Mary ever been shut down?
- No, Don Julio Mexican Kitchen and Tequila Bar in Lake Mary has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Don Julio Mexican Kitchen and Tequila Bar in Lake Mary had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Don Julio Mexican Kitchen and Tequila Bar in Lake Mary has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Don Julio Mexican Kitchen and Tequila Bar in Lake Mary faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Don Julio Mexican Kitchen and Tequila Bar in Lake Mary has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $880.00 in fines.
- How much has Don Julio Mexican Kitchen and Tequila Bar in Lake Mary been fined?
- Don Julio Mexican Kitchen and Tequila Bar in Lake Mary has been fined a total of $880.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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