UNCLE JULIO'S MEXICAN FROM SCRATCH

Does UNCLE JULIO'S MEXICAN FROM SCRATCH keep a clean kitchen? No — a D, 66/100, at its most recent inspection on April 7, 2026. That visit logged 1 high-priority, 5 intermediate, and 11 basic violations.

Inspectors cited 1 high-priority, 5 intermediate, and 11 basic violations. That leaves it safer than 6% of Orange County restaurants we grade. Safer, higher-graded options nearby are listed below.

D grade · 66/100 · safer than 6% of Orange County restaurants we grade

Get directions Call (321) 430-0600

Safer options nearby

Higher-graded restaurants close to UNCLE JULIO'S MEXICAN FROM SCRATCH, by Florida DBPR grade:

Restaurant details

Health grade
D (66/100)
Violations
17 total — 1 high-priority, 5 intermediate, 11 basic
Address
8409 INTERNATIONAL DR STE B1, Orlando, FL
Cuisine
Mexican
Categories
Mexican restaurant, Restaurant
Price
$20–30
Rating
4.1 stars (5699 reviews)
Seats
412
Phone
(321) 430-0600
Website
Official website
Photo of UNCLE JULIO'S MEXICAN FROM SCRATCH
Photo: Uncle Julio's Orlando

Community Rating

Reviews via Google
4.1 Community-sourced rating 5,699 reviews
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Overall Score

37 / 100

  • Health inspection grade 10/40
    Grade D
  • Dietary transparency 7/20
    2 options listed
  • Community rating 16/20
    4.1★ average
  • Hidden-gem status 0/10
    Not flagged
  • Track record 4/10
    Stable, 0% clean

Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.

Opening hours

Monday
11 AM to 10 PM
Tuesday
11 AM to 10 PM
Wednesday
11 AM to 10 PM
Thursday
11 AM to 10 PM
Friday
11 AM to 11 PM
Saturday
11 AM to 11 PM
Sunday
11 AM to 10 PM

Inspection history

The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.

  1. April 7, 2026 · Complaint Full

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    1 high-priority · 5 intermediate · 11 basic

    • 02 — Consumer advisory, date-marking & labeling of ready-to-eat foods
    • 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
    • 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage
    • 10 — In-use food dispensing utensils properly stored (×2)
    • 11 — Employee health knowledge; no ill/symptomatic employee present
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained (×2)
    • 16 — Dishwashing facilities; sanitizer test kits; gauges (×3)
    • 21 — Wiping cloths; clean & soiled linens; laundry
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided (×2)
    • 53 — Food manager certification; employee food-safety training
  2. November 21, 2025 · Complaint Full

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    4 high-priority · 3 intermediate · 10 basic

    • 01 — Food from approved source; safe, unadulterated, sound condition
    • 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating) (×3)
    • 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage
    • 10 — In-use food dispensing utensils properly stored (×2)
    • 13 — Clean clothes; hair restraints; jewelry; fingernails
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained (×2)
    • 16 — Dishwashing facilities; sanitizer test kits; gauges (×3)
    • 24 — Storage & handling of clean equipment and utensils; air drying
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation
    • 53 — Food manager certification; employee food-safety training (×2)

This grade is calculated by us from Florida DBPR public inspection records — Florida does not issue official grades. How we calculate it →

Data last updated: April 7, 2026