Don Juan's Pollos Asados Y Taqueria
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
78
Score
Don Juan's Pollos Asados Y Taqueria has been inspected eight times since 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 18, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food stored outside”, showing up two times.
The city-wide average is 81, putting Don Juan's Pollos Asados Y Taqueria squarely in typical territory. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Knife in handsink. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Grease buildup on wall by flattops
36-27-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed paper towel wedged in right corner of hood system. Pan was missing
36-63-4
78
Dec 22, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Food being prepared outside. Observed open pot of pork cooking in oil on uncovered part of smoker hitch. Stop sale. **Admin Complaint**
01B-07-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam well: cooked pork with green sauce (127F - Hot Holding). Manager placed on flat top to reheat. Re-temped at 165f. Discussed water level in steam well. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager put paper towels closer to hand sink
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Manager put soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Food stored outside. Observed 2-5 gallon jugs of Agua frescas stored outside on picnic table. Observed 2 coffee urns stored on table by seating area. Observed upright 3 door reach in cooler stored under covered seating area. Unit has whole produce, prepared portion, salsa, and packs of cooked pork and raw bacon. Observed case of whole green peppers and whole onions on table by seating area. Observed nine cases of packaged non-TCS snacks stored outside by tables and seating area. Manager moved agua frescas, and coffee onto trailer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08B-42-4
Basic - Food being prepared outside. Observed open pot of pork cooking in oil on uncovered part of smoker hitch. Stop sale issued. **Admin Complaint**
08B-32-4
Basic - Observed slow draining water in handwash sink.
29-20-5
52
Mar 4, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 5, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
70
Dec 11, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Mobile food dispensing vehicle obtaining water from an unapproved source. No well testing report **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-11: **Time Extended**
27-27-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-11: **Time Extended**
50-08-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Establishment currently at 708 W. Sam Allen Rd in Plant City. No proof of well testing report or septic approval Operator is currently using bottled water to fill potable water tank **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-11: **Time Extended**
51-22-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator has food storage trailer also outdoor smoker and connections for open air cooking. Discuss plain review needs to be submitted in order to approve everything No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-11: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
61
Dec 4, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Mobile food dispensing vehicle obtaining water from an unapproved source. No well testing report **Warning**
27-27-4
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning**
50-08-7
Intermediate - Operator has food storage trailer also outdoor smoker and connections for open air cooking. Discuss plain review needs to be submitted in order to approve everything No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Establishment currently at 708 W. Sam Allen Rd in Plant City. No proof of well testing report or septic approval Operator is currently using bottled water to fill potable water tank **Warning**
51-22-4
Basic - Food stored outside. Observed three door reach in cooler with frozen cooked meats, lettuce, carrots, tomatillos, house made salsa and cases of frozen shrimp. Discuss with management all also needs to be served from inside of the food truck and moved to storage trailer. Manager began moving foods onto truck. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
08B-42-4
Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed ice machine outside of food truck that was running, and has ice inside of the bin. Manager disconnected ice machine. Will use purchased bags of ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
08B-62-4
55
Apr 5, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Don Juan's Pollos Asados Y Taqueria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Don Juan's Pollos Asados Y Taqueria on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Don Juan's Pollos Asados Y Taqueria?
Across the inspection record, “food stored outside” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Don Juan's Pollos Asados Y Taqueria.
How does Don Juan's Pollos Asados Y Taqueria compare to other restaurants in Plant City?
Don Juan's Pollos Asados Y Taqueria most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Plant City average of 81.
Has Don Juan's Pollos Asados Y Taqueria's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Don Juan's Pollos Asados Y Taqueria have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Don Juan's Pollos Asados Y Taqueria means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Don Juan's Pollos Asados Y Taqueria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Don Juan's Pollos Asados Y Taqueria is inspected around three times per year on average.
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