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VALLARTA MEXICAN RESTAURANT

9121 B PENSACOLA BLVD, Pensacola FL 32534 · 850-476-5262

Last inspected Mar 31, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats502
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2706491
Grade history
JUN 24
NOV 24
APR 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 3 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Mar 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Upon inspection observed cutting board on main line with deep cut marks no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Sep 3, 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 ▾
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Upon inspection observed ice buildup inside walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Apr 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Upon inspection observed multiple ceiling tiles in kitchen soiled and stained.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Upon inspection observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Nov 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Upon inspection observed exterior rust on walk-in cooler.
Intermediate/22-31-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Upon inspection observed moisture between stacked pans on drying racks.
Basic/24-08-4
Jun 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Upon inspection observed 3 Co2 tanks not secured in the back of the kitchen, manager proceeded to secure the tanks.
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Upon inspection observed multiple ceiling tiles damaged throughout kitchen
Basic/36-32-5/Repeat Violation
Oct 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Upon inspection observed ceiling tiles in kitchen soiled and stained throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-32-5/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Upon inspection observed cooking equipment outdated.
Basic/14-11-5

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.