VALLARTA #5
13731 N DALE MABRY, Tampa FL 33618
Last inspected Jun 26, 2024 · 7 visits since July 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
JUL 23
APR 24
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 11 live flies in the dish room area. 6 live flies in the back kitchen. 1 live fly in bar service area 4 live flies in touching avocados in box outside.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2018050226 | Aug 28, 2018 | Nov 2, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jun 26, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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/. Operator tired to submit plans.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dining room by front cashier.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in cooler
Apr 24, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Towards the last market table.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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/. Operator tired to submit plans.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dining room by front cashier.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in cooler
Apr 17, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Towards the last market table.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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/. Operator tired to submit plans.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dining room by front cashier.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in cooler
Sep 26, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
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.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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/. No plans for the entire establishment. Wooded shed out side back of restaurant that is fully enclosed. With can goods signal service containers and drinks across is a covering roof with chained fencing linked around not fully enclosed with food stored out side and ice machine and single service Togo containers. Kitchen equipment.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In walk in cooler And back kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. With grease back kitchen.
Jul 31, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
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.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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/. No plans for the entire establishment. Wooded shed out side back of restaurant that is fully enclosed. With can goods signal service containers and drinks across is a covering roof with chained fencing linked around not fully enclosed with food stored out side and ice machine and single service Togo containers. Kitchen equipment.
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.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In walk in cooler And back kitchen.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. With grease back kitchen.
Jul 28, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding bar buffet in dining room Cut tomatoes 53 f cut lettuce 60 f sour cream 52 d flan 60 f cheese mozzarella
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-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cut boards on cooks line
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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/. No plans for the entire establishment. Wooded shed out side back of restaurant that is fully enclosed. With can goods signal service containers and drinks across is a covering roof with chained fencing linked around not fully enclosed with food stored out side and ice machine and single service Togo containers. Kitchen equipment.
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.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In walk in cooler And back kitchen.
Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Chip boxes, raw onions, pinto beans bags, liquid margarine boxes, avocados.
Food stored on floor. Potatoes in box on floor under reach in table.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. With grease back kitchen.
Jul 26, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 22 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority6 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 22 findings ▾
Container of medicine improperly stored. Cold medicine on top of cooks line were Togo containers are stored.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee picked gloves from floor and did not wash hands placed on same gloves. Discussed with employee the importance of hand washing.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 11 live flies in the dish room area. 6 live flies in the back kitchen. 1 live fly in bar service area 4 live flies in touching avocados in box outside.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon over cook chicken reach in cooler cooks line by walk in cooler. Operator removed to proper storage. Raw bacon over cooked burritos walk in cooler operator removed to proper storage.
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. 4 flies landed on Avocados in box out side the back area of restaurant not fully enclosed
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding bar buffet in dining room Cut tomatoes 53 f cut lettuce 60 f sour cream 52 d flan 60 f cheese mozzarella
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-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cut boards on cooks line
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. By dish machine blocked by chemicals. Employee removed.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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/. No plans for the entire establishment. Wooded shed out side back of restaurant that is fully enclosed. With can goods signal service containers and drinks across is a covering roof with chained fencing linked around not fully enclosed with food stored out side and ice machine and single service Togo containers. Kitchen equipment.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cook chicken cook beef multiple items in walk in cooler not dated.
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.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee shoes onto of pinto rice bean bags in back of the restaurant outside not fully enclosed on a shelf employee removed.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In walk in cooler And back kitchen.
Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Chip boxes, raw onions, pinto beans bags, liquid margarine boxes, avocados.
Food stored on floor. Potatoes in box on floor under reach in table.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice machine outside back of restaurant.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves soiled.
Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Paper towels to go containers stored out back of the restaurant.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce over ready to eat salsa. Walk in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. With grease back kitchen.
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