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LAVILLA MEXICAN GRILL

4377 LYNX PAW TRAIL, Valrico FL 33596 · (813) 468-7289

Last inspected Jul 17, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats22
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3917583
Grade history
DEC 24
MAR 25
OCT 25
FEB 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jul 17, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs over unwashed avocado in reach in cooler. Operator placed eggs on lower shelf.
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site
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. 3 employees, all expired June / July 2026.
Intermediate/53B-05-5
Feb 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Refrigerator in customer area containing prepared drinks that customers could access.
Basic/08B-63-4/Repeat Violation
Mar 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands.
High priority/12A-02-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Metal pan in kitchen hand sink. Operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed missing behind ice machine and 3 compartment sink.
Basic/36-03-4/Repeat Violation
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light cover missing in dish area.
Basic/38-07-4
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Refrigerator in customer area containing prepared drinks that customers could access.
Basic/08B-63-4
Dec 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Operator stated they use 1 quaternary tablet per 32 ounce spray bottle for sanitizer solution. Informed operator to use 1 tablet per gallon.
High priority/41-15-5
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic pitcher in kitchen hand sink. Operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 3 spray bottles on rack above mop sink not labeled
Intermediate/41-17-4
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Under 3 compartment sink
Basic/36-03-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Provided operator with self print instructions
Basic/50-09-4/Corrective Action Taken
Food stored on floor. Bag of onions on floor in store room. Operator placed on shelf
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind ice machine?
Basic/36-27-5
Feb 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue liq
Intermediate/41-17-4
Aug 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Repeat Violation
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone, moved
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Ladle on oven doors
Basic/10-20-4

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.