ALVAREZ MEXICAN RESTAURANT
1431 8TH AVE WEST, Palmetto FL 34221 · 9417292232
Last inspected Jun 6, 2025 · 5 visits since August 2023
4 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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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. Observed some employees with no plan in place.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed small assorted colored cutting boards in kitchen grooved.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at front counter hand sink. No sign in women's bathroom.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine not sanitizing correctly. 0ppm. Owner set up three part sink to sanitize dishes until machine is fixed.
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. Observed some employees with no plan in place.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine with buildup of black substance.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed small assorted colored cutting boards in kitchen grooved.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at front counter hand sink. No sign in women's bathroom.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in kitchen reach in coolers.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall adjacent to flat top grill soiled with grease.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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. Observed some employees with no written plan in place.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black slimy substance interior of ice machine.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign in women's restroom.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of slide top coolers in kitchen area.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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. Observed some forms completed. Owner will finish.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on single door flip-top heavily grooved.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing hand wash sign in women's restroom
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water bottle in beverage cooler.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in beverage cooler in kitchen.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed spice bottles not labeled above flattop grill and stove.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.