LOS VALCARCEL
27300 SOUTH DIXIE HWY, Naranja FL 33032 · 305-256-9797
Last inspected Nov 25, 2025 · 6 visits since August 2023
AUG 23
APR 24
NOV 24
SEP 25
▼ IMPROVING
4 inspections trending up, 16 points better than where it started.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Nov 25, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
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.
Sep 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above cornice in standing unit, operator stored properly during inspection.
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.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Observed Manager certification expired for Luis Valcarcel. 03/19/2020.
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of plantains (frozen) stored on floor. Operator moved to reach in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed bag of plantains (frozen) stored on floor. Operator moved to reach in freezer.
Nov 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine +100ppm); Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm).
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken breast stored above unwashed tomatoes on reach in cooler.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Apr 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw steak.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed quaternary test strips not available.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. Observed two bags of raw rice on floor.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening larger than necessary for food service. Observed screen door open at the time of the inspection.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Oct 5, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 4, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee preparing steak kabobs and proceeded to prepare a sandwich not washing his hands, employee discarded bun.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw steak stored above unwashed lettuce and tomatoes in reach 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 form during inspection.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available.
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 form during inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Employee restocked during inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed hamburger patties (frozen) container stored on floor. Manager stored properly during inspection.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening larger than necessary for food service. Observed door open all the time.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed hamburger patties (frozen) container stored on floor. Manager stored properly during inspection.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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.