Don Julio Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar in Orlando
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12789 Waterford Lakes Pkwy Ste 13, Orlando, FL 32828Don Julio Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar in Orlando has been inspected 19 times, accumulating 116 violations over the record period — an average of 6.1 violations per inspection, moderately above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. One disciplinary action resulted in a $200 fine.
Handwashing and hand sanitation violations appear as recurring findings across multiple inspections, including in February 2024 and July 2025. Chemical storage violations were cited in February 2024 and again in January 2026. Food contact surface violations have appeared in at least three of the most recent inspections. The February 2024 inspection triggered a warning for multiple high-priority violations including improper cooking temperatures, shell stock handling, and chemical storage. A follow-up complaint inspection on February 28, 2024 resulted in an admin complaint recommendation, though a subsequent compliance callback on March 1, 2024 found no violations.
The most recent inspection on January 26, 2026 was a complaint-based visit that identified 9 violations including food contact surface deficiencies and toxic substance control issues. The inspection was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Don Julio Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar in Orlando: Comparison to Orange County Averages
Don Julio Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar in Orlando: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2024018711 | $200.00 | Feb 28, 2024 | Miami (Doral) |
Don Julio Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar in Orlando: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections26 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 3 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections25 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
Don Julio Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar in Orlando: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Don Julio Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar in Orlando last inspected?
- Don Julio Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar in Orlando was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 26, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Don Julio Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar in Orlando?
- The most frequently cited violations at Don Julio Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar in Orlando are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Don Julio Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar in Orlando had?
- Don Julio Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar in Orlando has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Don Julio Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar in Orlando find?
- Don Julio Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar in Orlando was most recently inspected on January 26, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Don Julio Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar in Orlando ever been shut down?
- No, Don Julio Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar in Orlando has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?
- Violation 24 (Toxic substance control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/24.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
- Has Don Julio Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar in Orlando faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Don Julio Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar in Orlando has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
- How much has Don Julio Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar in Orlando been fined?
- Don Julio Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar in Orlando has been fined a total of $200.00 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.
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