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VALLARTA MEXICAN RESTAURANT INC

22948 SR 54, Lutz FL 33549 · 813.949.6565

Last inspected Aug 3, 2026 · 15 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats180
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6112863
Grade history
JUL 24
MAY 25
OCT 25
APR 26
AUG 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 41 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -2 live roaches in gasket of triple door cooler in dry storage
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

3 cases · $960

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2024006623Jan 24, 2024Mar 18, 2024$600
3--2019018710Mar 12, 2019Oct 11, 2019$160
3--2019043304Jun 25, 2019Oct 2, 2019$200

Inspection history

15 visits, newest first

Aug 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef above queso sauce. Operator removed the beef to bottom shelf
High priority/08A-05-6
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles interior soiled and black mold like substance buildup
Intermediate/22-02-4
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Opened gallon milk in reach in cooler in storage no date marked over 24 hours. Operator marked date correctly
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents soiled and grease buildup heavily in kitchen.
Basic/36-34-5
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Equipment in poor repair.
Basic/14-11-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled and grease buildup heavily under cooking equipment in kitchen
Basic/36-73-4
Food stored on floor. Raw beef on floor in walk in freezer. Operator moved the beef to shelf
Basic/08B-38-4
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled and grease buildup heavily.
Basic/23-03-4
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened bottle soda in reach in cooler in kitchen, operator discarded it
Basic/12B-13-4
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-33-4
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Ripped tin foil used for shelf of prep table in kitchen
Basic/14-20-4
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Apr 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of reach in cooler soiled with accumulated food debris. Interior of frozen drink machine nozzle soiled with black debris
Intermediate/22-02-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On cook line and dish area hand sink. Manager refilled
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beef, cooked chicken and cut tomatoes not dated in reach in cooler. Queso in walk in cooler made the other day
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current copy available expired 2-1-2026.
Basic/50-09-4/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken metal table in storage
Basic/14-11-5
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Throughout kitchen and dish area
Basic/36-08-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple broken throughout kitchen
Basic/36-17-5
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In dry storage
Basic/14-33-4
Stored food not covered. Observed cooked beef, cooked chicken and cut tomatoes not dated in reach in cooler
Basic/08B-12-5
Walk-in cooler, reach in cooler and dish shelves have rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Oct 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dish washer touched dirty dishes then handled clean dishes without hand washing. Discussed with operator and he washed hands properly
High priority/12A-13-4/Corrective Action Taken
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs above cooked chicken in walk in cooler, operator moved eggs to bottom shelf
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained in kitchen. Vegetables cuter soiled with food debris on clean dishes shelf.
Intermediate/22-02-4
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit for chlorine used in dish machine
Intermediate/16-37-1
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken in walk in cooler more than 24 hours no date mark. Operator marked it correctly
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Repeat Violation
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee food in drink fridge in bar. Operator moved employee food to a separate container with label on stored at bottled in walk in cooler
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups wet nesting in bar counter.
Basic/24-08-4
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Fried chalupas in open container on top of vertical fridge in kitchen, exposed to dust buildup ceiling. Operator removed the chalupas and cover it.
Basic/08B-36-4/Corrected On-Site
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed education packet to operator.
Basic/51-13-4
Stored food not covered. Cooked chicken and plant food not covered in walk in cooler. Operator covers them with plastic wrap
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
May 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed to go bag holding tortillas. Manager transferred to food grade bag.
High priority/14-31-5/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In dish area. Manger put roll closer to hand sink
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current copy posted expired 2-1-2025
Basic/50-09-4
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic/51-18-6
Stored food not covered. Frozen potato balls not covered in walk in freezer. Manager covered
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Aug 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 1, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cooked chicken in reach-in cooler.
High priority/08A-05-6/Warning/Return visit Aug 1, 2024 · Still observed walk in cooler raw pork over vegetables Time Extended
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk-in cooler: Cold Holding: salsa 54 F, chorizo 52 F, milk 54 F, pork tamale 54 F, liquid egg white 53 F, Queso 54 F. Ambient temperature: 54 F. Food was stored in walk-in cooler from overnight and over 4 hours, no temperatures was taken by operator from last night and prior to inspection.
High priority/01B-02-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint/Return visit Aug 1, 2024 · air temperature 53f stop sale liquid egg 47f milk 46 f Salsa 45 f raw beef 43 f packaged mozzarella cheese 43 f queso American cheese 43f raw beef 43 f raw chicken 43f stop sale - Cooked queso 51 f held overnight cooked around 4pm from previous day tested queso at 2:15 pm at 51f employee took temperature this morning at 40f but didn't document the temperature. Discuss with employee to ice down the foods in the walk in cooler. Time Extended
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in cooler: Cold Holding: salsa 54 F, chorizo 52 F, milk 54 F, pork tamale 54 F, liquid egg white 53 F, Queso 54 F. Ambient temperature: 54 F. Glass door reach-in cooler at cook line: Cold Holding: sliced tomato 44 F, raw steak 45 F, raw shrimp 50 F, raw chicken 51 F. Reach-in cooler at storage area: Cold Holding: cooked pork 44 F, enchiladas sauce 45 F, buritto sauce 48 F, raw chicken 48 F. Operator starts placing ice on most of the food items in reach-in coolers.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint/Return visit Aug 1, 2024 · Cold holding: glass reach in cooler cooks line raw beef 45 f raw chicken 45 employee moved to freezer 2nd temp product held less than 4 hours. Reach in cooler back storage cook chicken 43 f hot dogs 43 f Walk in Cooler: ambient air temperature 53f stop sale liquid egg 47f milk 46 f Salsa 45 f raw beef 43 f packaged mozzarella cheese 43 f queso American cheese 43f raw beef 43 f raw chicken 43f stop sale - Cooked queso 51 f held overnight cooked around 4pm from previous day tested queso at 2:15 pm at 51f employee took temperature this morning at 40f but didn't document the temperature. Discuss with employee to ice down the foods in the walk in cooler. Admin Complaint
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Queso, pork tamales and various food items in walk-in cooler. Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Multiple bottles of milk opened in walk-in cooler with no date marks.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Aug 1, 2024 · No date marks Time Extended
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 1, 2024 · Still soiled Time Extended
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Basic/14-42-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 1, 2024 · Time Extended
Jul 30, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cooked chicken in reach-in cooler.
High priority/08A-05-6/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk-in cooler: Cold Holding: salsa 54 F, chorizo 52 F, milk 54 F, pork tamale 54 F, liquid egg white 53 F, Queso 54 F. Ambient temperature: 54 F. Food was stored in walk-in cooler from overnight and over 4 hours, no temperatures was taken by operator from last night and prior to inspection.
High priority/01B-02-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in cooler: Cold Holding: salsa 54 F, chorizo 52 F, milk 54 F, pork tamale 54 F, liquid egg white 53 F, Queso 54 F. Ambient temperature: 54 F. Glass door reach-in cooler at cook line: Cold Holding: sliced tomato 44 F, raw steak 45 F, raw shrimp 50 F, raw chicken 51 F. Reach-in cooler at storage area: Cold Holding: cooked pork 44 F, enchiladas sauce 45 F, buritto sauce 48 F, raw chicken 48 F. Operator starts placing ice on most of the food items in reach-in coolers.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. A opened bottle of liquid cleaner stored with food to be served the public on food storage shelf in walk-in cooler.
High priority/41-10-4/Warning
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee washed hands in prep sink with no soap and not rubbing hands for at least 10-15 seconds.
Intermediate/12A-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wiping clothes stored in hand wash sink at bar.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at dish washing area.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Queso, pork tamales and various food items in walk-in cooler. Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Multiple bottles of milk opened in walk-in cooler with no date marks.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In dish washing area.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Food stored on floor. Multiple containers of salsa stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Multiple containers of tortillas stored on floor in storage room.
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Basic/14-42-4/Warning
Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris. On cook line.
Basic/22-08-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grinder head connector soiled with mechanical oil like grease.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Mar 28, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Mar 28, 2024 · Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket by mop sink. Ice machine in bar area lid in disrepair.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning/Return visit Mar 28, 2024 · Time Extended
Food stored on floor. Pot of mozzarella on floor in kitchen. Margarita drinks in igloo coolers on floor in bar area.
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Mar 28, 2024 · observed meat in pot on floor cooks line Time Extended
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout cooks line.
Basic/36-27-5/Warning/Return visit Mar 28, 2024 · Time Extended
Mar 27, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon over cut tomatoes Reach in cooler. Raw meat over cook beef and salsa in reach in cooler across from mop sink. Raw beef over ready to eat sauce in walk in cooler. Employee removed to proper storage.
High priority/08A-05-6/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.reach in cooler on line in the middle of kitchen ambient air temperature 48 f no temperatures taken food held overnight in cooler Reach in cooler : cook beef 48 f 3 lbs cook beef cheese ball 1 lbs 48 f cook peppers 48 f.50 cut tomatoes 50 f 7 lbs cook chicken 7 lbs 50 f guacamole 50 f 7 lbs Reach in cooler by right side of kitchen door entrance cook beef 51 f cook chicken 50 f cook beef 49 f ambient air temperature top 41 f bottom 63 f no temperatures taken held overnight. Cook beef 51 f 5 lbs cook sauce 52 f 5 lbs raw beef sausage 51 f 8 lbs 9 raw shelled eggs 49 f
High priority/01B-02-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.reach in cooler on line in the middle of kitchen ambient air temperature 48 f no temperatures taken food held overnight in cooler Reach in cooler : cook beef 48 f 3 lbs cook beef cheese ball 1 lbs 48 f cook peppers 48 f.50 cut tomatoes 50 f 7 lbs cook chicken 7 lbs 50 f guacamole 50 f 7 lbs Reach in cooler by mop sink ambient air temp 50 f on bottom and 42 f on top. Cold holding : raw beef 45 f raw chicken 45 f raw sausage 44 f discussed with operator to place food in walk in cooler. Reach in cooler by right side of kitchen door entrance cook beef 51 f cook chicken 50 f cook beef 49 f discussed with employees to move food to a working cooler. ambient air temperature top 41 f bottom 63 f no temperatures taken held overnight. Cook beef 51 f 5 lbs cook sauce 52 f 5 lbs raw beef sausage 51 f 8 lbs 9 raw shelled eggs 49 f
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.
Intermediate/12A-03-4/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar area.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef cooked sauce cooked chicken in reach in cooler
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White boards cooks line.
Basic/14-09-4/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket by mop sink. Ice machine in bar area lid in disrepair.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
Food stored on floor. Pot of mozzarella on floor in kitchen. Margarita drinks in igloo coolers on floor in bar area.
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Ware washing room
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout cooks line.
Basic/36-27-5/Warning
Jan 26, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Dish area and storage area
Basic/36-37-5/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jan 25, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Jan 25, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Jan 26, 2024 · Time Extended
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Reach in cooler Steam table
Basic/14-09-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 25, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Jan 25, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Jan 26, 2024 · Time Extended
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Dish area
Basic/36-02-5/Warning/Return visit Jan 25, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Jan 25, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Jan 26, 2024 · Time Extended
Jan 25, 2024Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 22 live cockroaches in wall in door way of cook area 3 on floor by chest freezer in cooking area 1 live in hinge of 3 door cooler in storage area
High priority/35A-05-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jan 25, 2024 · 1 live roach on prep table by can opener. 1 live roach under reach in cooler cooks line by mop sink.1 live roach under prep table by mop sink Time Extended/Return visit Jan 25, 2024 · 1 live roach on steam table on cooks line. Employee killed and removed from heat table. Time Extended
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Dish area and storage area
Basic/36-37-5/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jan 25, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Jan 25, 2024 · Time Extended
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Reach in cooler Steam table
Basic/14-09-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 25, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Jan 25, 2024 · Time Extended
Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead in wall by doorway going into cook area 1 dead on floor behind keg cooler in storage 1 dead in gasket of 3 door cooler in storage area 8 dead on floor in dish area 7 dead on floor in bar area
Basic/35A-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jan 25, 2024 · 1 dead roach under the bar counter. 3 dead roaches bar area by frozen mix drinks. 8 dead roaches in trap box behind the glass beer cooler at bar . 3 dead roaches on floor by beer cooler on floor in corner. Time Extended/Return visit Jan 25, 2024 · 16 dead roaches inside a roach trap box in bar area employee discarded box. 1 dead roach behind dry storage door. 1 dead roach on wall by dry storage area. 1 dead roach under the steam table on cooks line. Employee removed and sanitized area. Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled
Basic/23-03-4/Return visit Jan 25, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Jan 25, 2024 · Time Extended
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Dish area
Basic/36-02-5/Warning/Return visit Jan 25, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Jan 25, 2024 · Time Extended
Jan 25, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 22 live cockroaches in wall in door way of cook area 3 on floor by chest freezer in cooking area 1 live in hinge of 3 door cooler in storage area
High priority/35A-05-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jan 25, 2024 · 1 live roach on prep table by can opener. 1 live roach under reach in cooler cooks line by mop sink.1 live roach under prep table by mop sink Time Extended
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Dish area and storage area
Basic/36-37-5/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jan 25, 2024 · Time Extended
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Reach in cooler Steam table
Basic/14-09-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 25, 2024 · Time Extended
Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead in wall by doorway going into cook area 1 dead on floor behind keg cooler in storage 1 dead in gasket of 3 door cooler in storage area 8 dead on floor in dish area 7 dead on floor in bar area
Basic/35A-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jan 25, 2024 · 1 dead roach under the bar counter. 3 dead roaches bar area by frozen mix drinks. 8 dead roaches in trap box behind the glass beer cooler at bar . 3 dead roaches on floor by beer cooler on floor in corner. Time Extended
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under and behind all equipment Under dish machine
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jan 25, 2024 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled
Basic/23-03-4/Return visit Jan 25, 2024 · Time Extended
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Dish area
Basic/36-02-5/Warning/Return visit Jan 25, 2024 · Time Extended
Jan 24, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation

Ordered shut on the spot. 16 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

3 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
Show 16 findings ▾
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 22 live cockroaches in wall in door way of cook area 3 on floor by chest freezer in cooking area 1 live in hinge of 3 door cooler in storage area
High priority/35A-05-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. sour cream (57F - Cold Holding); shredded beef (55F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella cheese (53F - Cold Holding)
High priority/01B-02-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut lettuce (45F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (47F - Cold holding); sour cream (57F - Cold Holding); shredded beef (55F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella cheese (53F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler on cook line
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by garbage can, tongs and steel scrubbie stored in hand sink on cook line, items removed
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand sink in dish area
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Dish area and storage area
Basic/36-37-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Reach in cooler Steam table
Basic/14-09-4/Warning
Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead in wall by doorway going into cook area 1 dead on floor behind keg cooler in storage 1 dead in gasket of 3 door cooler in storage area 8 dead on floor in dish area 7 dead on floor in bar area
Basic/35A-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-04-4/Warning
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. All floor in dish area
Basic/36-22-4/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under and behind all equipment Under dish machine
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Food stored on floor. Corn and salsa on floor in walk in cooler
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall in doorway on cooking area is in disrepair and has hole in it Wall under three compartment sink has hole
Basic/36-24-5/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled
Basic/23-03-4
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Dish area
Basic/36-02-5/Warning
Dec 6, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. -Observed cook rinse hands for 4 seconds before immediately returning to cook. Discussed proper handwashing with cook
High priority/12A-17-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 6, 2023 · Observed cook rinsing hands for 5 seconds. Discussed proper hand washing with cook. Cook then properly washed his hands. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -Employee touched face with gloved hands and immediately returned to preparing food Discussed proper handwashing with employee
High priority/12A-25-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 6, 2023 · Discussed proper handwashing with manager on duty Time Extended
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting boards on cook line -Can opener on cook line near double door reach-in cooler -Container of shredded lettuce in double door reach-in cooler in dry storage area soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 6, 2023 · Container of shredded lettuce replaced Corrected on Site Can opener has been cleaned Corrected on Site Cutting boards soiled Time Extended
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Large amount of Food debris present in hand washing station on cook line
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 6, 2023 · Ice observed in hand washing station in server area, next to tea urns. Discussed with manager on duty proper hand sink practices Time Extended
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. -Acoustic ceiling tiles in dishwashing area and dry storage area
Basic/36-37-5/Warning/Return visit Dec 6, 2023 · Time Extended
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. -Condensation of walk-in cooler not being properly disposed. Drains directly onto concrete into large puddles of water.
Basic/28-02-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 6, 2023 · Time Extended
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -Metal hotel pans stacked while wet in dishwashing area
Basic/24-08-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 6, 2023 · Discussed with manager on duty how to properly dry and store dishes Time Extended
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Floor in walk-in cooler not smooth or easily cleanable
Basic/36-12-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 6, 2023 · Time Extended
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 6, 2023 · Time Extended
Dec 4, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 28 recorded, 8 high priority.

8 High priority5 Intermediate15 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. -Observed cook rinse hands for 4 seconds before immediately returning to cook. Discussed proper handwashing with cook
High priority/12A-17-4/Warning
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -Employee touched face with gloved hands and immediately returned to preparing food Discussed proper handwashing with employee
High priority/12A-25-4/Warning
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -1 fly in dry storage area, not landing on any food contact surfaces
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. -1 dead insect on soap dispenser of hand washing station in dish area Employee cleaned and sanitized area
High priority/35A-09-4/Warning
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Raw chicken over raw beef in reach-in cooler on cook line. Employee properly stored all products
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -2 live roaches in gasket of triple door cooler in dry storage
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -Shredded lettuce at 58F -Cut tomatoes at 55F -Cooked chicken at 53F -Beans at 59F -Flan at 56F -Cooked 54F -Mozzarella 62F All in triple door cooler in dry storage
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Shredded lettuce at 58F -Cut tomatoes at 55F -Cooked chicken at 53F -Beans at 59F -Flan at 56F -Cooked beef 54F -Mozzarella 62F All in triple door cooler in dry storage. Cook states food was prepared and stored 2 days ago, no temperature monitoring. See Stop Sale.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -Jug of milk in double door cooler on cook line not date marked. Manager on duty states it was opened 2 days ago
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting boards on cook line -Can opener on cook line near double door reach-in cooler -Container of shredded lettuce in double door reach-in cooler in dry storage area soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Trash can in front of hand washing station on cook line Employee removed trash can
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Large amount of Food debris present in hand washing station on cook line
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device or soap provided at handwash sink. -Hand washing station in dishwashing area -Hand washing station behind bar
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Bowl used as scoop in beef and vegetable mix in double door reach-in cooler on back of cook line Employee removed bowl
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -Double door reach-in cooler on cook line across from steam table -Double door reach-in cooler at the back of cook line next to chest freezer
Basic/23-24-4/Warning
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. -Acoustic ceiling tiles in dishwashing area and dry storage area
Basic/36-37-5/Warning
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -Ice bin not inverted for protection
Basic/24-05-4/Warning
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. -Condensation of walk-in cooler not being properly disposed. Drains directly onto concrete into large puddles of water.
Basic/28-02-4/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning
Dead roaches on premises. -2 dead under triple door cooler in dry storage -1 dead roach on floor near back door
Basic/35A-03-4/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Employee beverage container on prep table in kitchen Employee removed and properly stored beverage
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Cellphone stored above prep table on cook line Employee removed cell phone
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -Metal hotel pans stacked while wet in dishwashing area
Basic/24-08-4/Warning
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Floor in walk-in cooler not smooth or easily cleanable
Basic/36-12-4/Warning
Food stored on floor. -Boxes of avocados stored on floor of walk-in cooler
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -Handwashing station behind bar Provided operator with hand washing sign to place behind bar
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Warning
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -Double door cooler on cook line has standing water
Basic/29-49-6/Warning

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