EL PALADAR JIBARO
122 PIERCE CHRISTIE DR, Valrico FL 33594 · 813-409-9182
Last inspected Apr 16, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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APR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in reach in cooler.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $760
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2019049460 | Jul 22, 2019 | Jun 11, 2020 | $600 |
| 3--2019037812 | May 22, 2019 | Sep 19, 2019 | $160 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over plantain chips. Operator arranged correctly.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Takeout containers on top shelf in kitchen. Operator inverted
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lettuce and strawberries stored over ready to eat items in glass front cooler in kitchen.
Oct 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in reach in cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Equipment and towels in hand sink in prep area. Operator removed items.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter hand sink
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 unlabeled spray bottles with yellow liquid observed under 3 compartment sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in bulk bread crumbs
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Unisex bathroom waste can not covered.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employees drinks observed on prep table and on shelf over prep table.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter hand sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach in cooler doors in prep area
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. 5 unsecured reach in freezers/coolers in area with customer access, in dining area and in hall leading to restroom.
Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Unlocked ice machine in area customers have access to.
May 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By hand sink next to ice machine
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed 5 reach in freezers that are unlocked in hallway and dining area
Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Ice machine in back hallway not locked.
May 15, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in back hallway broken by ice machine
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By hand sink next to ice machine
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 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.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By hand sink next to ice machine
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed 5 reach in freezers that are unlocked in hallway and dining area
Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Ice machine in back hallway not locked.
Jan 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Glass cleaner stored next to canned food products. Operator moved cleaner to chemical shelf.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Front counter
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Reachin cooler in hallaway must be locked at all times.
Jan 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Sep 20, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 18, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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.