LOS VALLARTA MEXICAN REST
5335 VILLAGE MARKET, Wesley Chapel FL 33544 · 813-907-5161
Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023
JAN 25
FEB 25
SEP 25
APR 26
JUL 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies in back kitchen above soda machine 2 live flies by beer taps in server area.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Knives stored on magnetic strip above hand sink in kitchen were soiled with food debris. Spoke with employees about cleaning knives before putting them back on magnetic strip. Manager removed knives and brought them to dish area to be cleaned.
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed knives stored between wall and prep table to the right of dish washer. Employee moved item to dish pit to clean
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone and speaker on prep table across from kitchen. Employee moved items
Food stored on floor. Box of ground beef and raw chicken on floor of walk in cooler. Employee moved items
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Stored food not covered. Observed sauces, cooked meats, and beef stew without covers on containers. Spoke with management about covering containers with lids or plastic wrap.
Jun 3, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting on the prep tables.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on prep tables.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues on the cook line as well of flip top unit top interior.
Apr 2, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting on the prep tables.
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. Observed all employee training being expired.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on prep tables.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues on the cook line as well of flip top unit top interior.
Oct 1, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies in back kitchen above soda machine 2 live flies by beer taps in server area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beef stew, shredded cooked chicken mixture, refried beans, and multiple other items not date marked.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food and drinks in walk in beer cooler
Food stored on floor. Observed box of tortilla wraps, and oil containers in back kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents soiled
Walls and Floors soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Sep 30, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 cans of whole peeled tomatoes on can rack in back storage area.
Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies in back kitchen above soda machine 2 live flies by beer taps in server area.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs in walk in cooler over ready to eat foods.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched raw shrimp and then grabbed single service to go container with no glove change or hand wash in between.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler cooked chicken (44F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken mixture (44F - Cold Holding); beans (44F - Cold Holding); beef stew (44F - Cold Holding). Ambient air temperature at 47 degrees.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beef stew, shredded cooked chicken mixture, refried beans, and multiple other items not date marked.
Spray bottle behind bar containing toxic substance not labeled.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food and drinks in walk in beer cooler
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed keys with Togo boxes in server station area.
Food stored on floor. Observed box of tortilla wraps, and oil containers in back kitchen.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in both microwaves on back wall of kitchen by grill
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at the bar.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents soiled
Stored food not covered. Observed multiple containers stored without lids or coverings.
Walls and Floors soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
May 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. #10 can of jalapeños in food storage area with dent in seam. Manager asked employee to throw away.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. 1/2 case zucchini with mold on vegetables.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food debris in bottom of handwash sink in the kitchen.
No plans on file. Restaurant has 4 compartment sink and handwash sink in bar area. Operator would like to use 4th compartment as the handwash sink. Did not observe mop sink, when asked we were taken to a sink in the dish room that had hand soap. Manager states it is mop sink, they get their water from this sink and discard mop water out the back door. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Salsas, cooked chicken, cooked beef and other items with no date marking.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles missing above entrance to dining room from kitchen. Manager states work is being done on AC.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License has been renewed but not posted up front.
Food stored on floor. Ground beef on floor of kitchen in front of stove. Bag of ice in freezer, case of chicken in walk in. Employees moved to shelves.
Manager states employees dump mop water or other wastewater out the back door on to ground.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Educated operator about replacing.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at the bar.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves in cooler have food debris build up.
Open dumpster lid behind storage room.
Stored food not covered. Tomatillo salsa, cooked pork, cooked beef, salsas were not covered in walk in. Employees covered with foil.
Jan 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed employee prepping raw meat on shelf above taco bowls. Employee removed beef at time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shrimp 54 F on counter, employee placed on ice in reach in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple food items in walk in cooler not date marked.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cook line.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Bucket of flour on floor. Container of chips on floor.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Ice buckets on floor.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice machine.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of flour bucket soiled.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Dec 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a bag of chicken stored in hand sink on cookline, plastic container stored in hand sink in dish area
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. observed employee drink on prep table
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed 2 containers of oil on floor in drug storage room
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed 2 ice buckets stored on floor next to ice machine
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between cookline reachin coolers
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed floor in dry storage room unsealed
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk salt with no label
Sep 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed missing at hand sink in dish area Corrected-observed employee replace
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table on cookline
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a bag of onions stored on floor in back storage room
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between cookline reachin coolers on cookline
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed a pair of tongs stored on oven handles on cookline
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food build up inside reachin coolers on cookline
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk salt not labeled on prep table on cookline
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.