AVILA RESTAURANT
36609 US HWY 19 N, Palm Harbor FL 34684 · 727-940-2243
Last inspected May 20, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 14 ants located in sugar container in kitchen. 3 ants on counter top near sugar container in kitchen.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
May 20, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board grooved in kitchen.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles of sauce on cook line unlabeled.
May 19, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 14 ants located in sugar container in kitchen. 3 ants on counter top near sugar container in kitchen.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cilantro in reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator moved chicken below cilantro.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Sugar ants inside of sugar container.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink used to store cups in kitchen and wiping cloth in waitstation. Operator removed cups and cloth
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board grooved in kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach in freezer. Cannot open door due to ice.
Stored food not covered. Sugar container uncovered in kitchen.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles of sauce on cook line unlabeled.
Mar 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line stationed and grooved
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink in kitchen, no paper towels or soap.
May 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 18, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority6 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (45F - Cold Holding) in flip top above fill line. Operator relocated.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened on Sunday with no date marking. Operator added date to milk. Rice pudding made in house on Saturday not date marked. Operator date marked.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof at time of inspection.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine sanitizer. Provided operator with test strips.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof for all employees. Employee Juan has been working at establishment for longer than 60 days.
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. Provided operator with paper form. Operator read and signed. Operator translated to employee washing dishes.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. No sanitizer available at time of inspection. Operator went to the store and purchased Chlorine sanitizer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven handle. Discussed with person in charge. Operator relocated tongs.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed oranges above bread in reach in cooler. Operator relocated.
Nov 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 19, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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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/
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Pork 46F cold hold, pork 50F cold hold
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork (46F - Cold Holding); (50F - Cold Holding)
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach in cooler near slicer.
Aug 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Milk, beef, beans in reach in cooler. No date. Operator was able to determine the prep date and dated accordingly.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit shut off at employee handwash sink. Operator turned on hot water to hand wash sink
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