JULIO'S EMPANADAS

Name: JULIO'S EMPANADAS
Address: 2209 49 ST S, GULFPORT, FL, 33707, US
Rating: 77.7

2209 49 ST S, GULFPORT, FL 33707

License #6218558

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77.7 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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JULIO'S EMPANADAS in GULFPORT currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 77.7 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 19, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 11 total violations — 4 critical, 5 major, 2 minor.

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[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -raw chicken stored above raw beef in walk in cooler Operator moved chicken
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test strips.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board on prep cooler at front counter is stained -flat top grill has accumulation of grease and food debris
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -hand wash sink in warewash area blocked by rack. Operator moved rack to unblock sink
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/26. Operator renewed license during inspection.
[11-26-1] No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage and pepper empanada (123F - Hot Holding); Chicken kebab (88F Hot Holding); steak empanada (109F - Hot Holding) Operator voluntarily discarded all. Crab ball (113F - Hot Holding, retemped at 166F) Operator reheated both to 165F for continued hot holding. Discussed option of using Time as a Public Health Control on the hot box items. Emailed operator Time as a Public Health Control Procedures.
[08A-04-5] Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -raw chicken stored above and with unwashed fruit in walk in cooler. Operator separated fruit.

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