MARISCOS EL PULPO II
8740 SEMINOLE BLVD, Seminole FL 33772 · 727-398-4506
Last inspected Jan 14, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Emailed to operator
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jan 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stove surface soiled
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in kitchen hand sink, used as dump sink
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Kitchen and dry storage areas
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
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Equipment in poor repair. Broken handle on white cooler
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line
Food stored on floor. Open bag of salt on floor in dry storage room
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Reach in cooler in restroom hallway containing unpackaged food not secured
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Above triple sink
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop in mop bucket
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Electric fryer not located under hood system
Jul 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Cans of Raid in drys storage room
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over butter and soda, relocated
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stove surface soiled
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Salsa prepared on 6/30 not dated
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Kitchen and storage area
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. Heavily rusted exterior on chest freezer in kitchen. Broken cooler handle in kitchen
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor at cook line
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocados and onions in prep area not washed prior to being prepped
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Metal extension ladder stored over coolers in hallway
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Coolers in hallway next to restrooms containing unpackaged food not secured
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Electric deep fryer not located under hood system
Feb 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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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. Emailed to operator
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Accumulation of grease on stove surface
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Kitchen and storage areas
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents and walls soiled in kitchen
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. Heavily rusted and pitted chest freezer in kitchen
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Under cook line
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Metal extension ladder stored over coolers in hallway
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Reach in coolers containing unpackaged food in hallway next to restrooms not secured
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Electric deep fryer in kitchen not under hood system
Jul 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate14 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken and raw pork stored in same plastic bin in glass 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. Emailed to operator
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Accumulation of grease and food residue on stove surface
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.rice and salsa, date added
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling and walls soiled in kitchen
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. Exterior damage and rust on coolers, freezers
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cook line and under equipment in kitchen
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor in kitchen
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Metal extension ladder stored over coolers in hallway
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Reach in coolers containing prepared and unpackaged food in hallway leading to customer restrooms
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed onions over sour cream in cooler
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Electric deep fryer in kitchen with no hood suppression system
Jan 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken (50F - Cold Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Accumulation of food debris and grease on stove surface
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Salsa and pulled pork prepared on 1/27, date added
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Over kitchen
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. Broken cooler handle in kitchen, chest freezer lid damaged
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line and prep areas
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Over kitchen
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over hallway leading to restrooms and over coolers
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear screen door
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Reach in coolers with unpackaged food in hallway leading to restrooms not secured
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Electric deep fryer in kitchen not under hood system used for frying chimichangas
Aug 23, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Accumulation of grease on cook top
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portioning cup in garlic seasoning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor near triple sink 1 dead roach under register, operator cleaned and sanitized areas
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Female in kitchen with hair in loose ponytail
Equipment in poor repair. Damaged exterior of white chest freezer in kitchen
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear door near restrooms
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.throughout kitchen under prep tables and cook line
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor in kitchen
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Plastic ice cream container containing white sugar in kitchen
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Metal ladder stored above reach in coolers in hallway
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Accumulation of dust on wall and ceiling in kitchen
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