VALRICO RETIREMENT RESIDENCE
2808 LITHIA PINECREST RD, Valrico FL 33596 · 813-295-6887
Last inspected Aug 5, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented cans of Roasted Red Peppers and Mandarin Oranges. Operator removed from inventory.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef and pork stored over unwashed carrots in walk in cooler.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef stored over raw pork in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time mark. Raw shell eggs on cookline, placed out of temperature control 30 minutes prior.
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Shredded mozzarella in flip top cooler opened previous day.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in walk in cooler not dated.
Food stored on floor. Ice cream on walk in freezer floor.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of takeout containers on break room floor.
Feb 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Sliced and shredded cheese packages in flip top cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Container of chicken salad in reach in cooler. Multiple containers of prepared food in walk in cooler.
Accumulation of pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed multiple bakeware items on top shelf in storage area not inverted.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touching food in bulk brown sugar and dried cranberries. Operator placed correctly.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Mold like substance buildup on air return grate under counter at dish area.
Aug 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in walk in cooler not date marked.
Drain cover(s) missing. Observed at mop sink. Operator replaced.
Food stored on floor. Case of raw pork on the floor in walk in freezer. Operator placed on shelf.
Mar 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Food stored on floor. Potato chips on floor in storage area. Potatoes on floor in storage area. Manager placed items on shelf. Manager placed items on shelf.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in bulk flour. Manager placed properly
Dec 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Steel wool in hand sink by 3 compartment sink. Manager removed. Hand sink by reach in refrigerator blocked by cart. Manager moved cart.
Food stored on floor. Case of sparkling cider on floor in office and dry storage. Manager placed on shelf. Bread sticks and bagged ice on floor in walk in freezer. Manager placed on shelf.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in brown sugar. Manager stored correctly
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers stored on floor in break room. Manager moved to shelf
Dec 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. #10 can ketchup
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Vegetable soup in walk-in cooler
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone
Aug 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 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
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at hand sink adjacent to walk-in cooler Corrected-observed employee replace
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed apples not wrapped at self- service area Corrected-observed employee remove
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed bowls not inverted on clean dish storage shelf
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a box of portion cups stored on floor in storage room adjacent to employee bathroom Corrected -observed employee remove
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk baking powder on dry storage shelf Corrected -observed employee label
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.