EL VALLE DEL MEZQUITAL
4512 GRAND BLVD, New Port Richey FL 34652 · 727-810-5036
Last inspected Apr 21, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee using bare hands to cut lettuce to be used for ready to eat, no other process for the lettuce
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. 2 buckets in sink, operator removed buckets
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In refrigerator, made yesterday -rice (45F - Cold Holding); Beef (44F - Cold Holding), moved to freezer.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided
Food stored on floor. Fry oil, move to shelf
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee using bare hands to cut lettuce to be used for ready to eat, no other process for the lettuce
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink full of dishes and utensils, items moved
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs above cooked meats in cooler
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided printed copy of 5030-104
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked by garbage cans and stuff stored inside sink
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. Provided employees with printed copy of form 5030-103
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Jorge Perez is the operator of the mobile
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs above cooked rice in cooler, moved eggs to bottom of cooler
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Garbage can in front of hand sink, garbage can moved
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Jorge Perez is the operator of the mobile
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
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