Don Julio's Bar and Grill LLC
410 W Washington St, Chattahoochee, FL 32324 · Permanent Food Service · License 3000430
What drove the grade
Three compartment sink drain dripping on floor.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 5 complaint inspection5 high priority (4 fixed by the Aug 13 follow-up, 1 fixed on the spot), 3 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 7 basic-30
- Administrative complaint on Aug 5, since fixedReduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed-12
- Safety score58
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsComplaint inspection
- Follow-up visitAug 13, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website - First visitAug 5, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
15 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority5
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Raw eggs over cut tomatoes and cut onions.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
Raw chicken over raw beef in cook line reach in.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use.
Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Plates washed, rinsed, and put away, no sanitizer step. Discussed with dishwasher. Dishwasher set up sanitizer sink and sanitized dishes during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 28, Sewage and wastewater disposal: Three compartment sink drain dripping on floor.
Employee placed bus pan under sink to catch water.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
3 live flying insects around cook line.
Administrative complaint
Intermediate3
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Establishment requires chlorine test kit.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Island oasis bases thawing in bar hand wash sink. Employee removed item at time of inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
No certificate provided for person in charge Oscar Garcia. No other certificate provided.
Basic7
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
Pan of cooked chicken in upright reach in cooler not covered. Employee covered at time of inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
Code 28, Sewage and wastewater disposal: Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law.
Air conditioner condensation dripping on electrical conduit in kitchen above hand wash sink.
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Drain cover missing on cook line floor.
Standing water in bottom of ok line reach-in-cooler.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present.
Multiple gaps observed around doors, equipment vents, and outside light visible through wall around back door to dish area.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
In corner behind cook line.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.