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VIP IRB MEXICAN AMERICAN CUISINE

213 GULF BLVD, Indian Rocks Beach FL 33785 · 727-270-7215

Last inspected May 7, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats200
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6215871
Grade history
MAR 24
JUL 24
JAN 25
OCT 25
MAY 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw mahi in walk in cooler. Items corrected.
High priority/08A-20-5
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $160

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2018039139Jul 19, 2018Aug 29, 2018$160

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

May 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw mahi in walk in cooler. Items corrected.
High priority/08A-20-5
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
High priority/29-34-4/Repeat Violation
Oct 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
High priority/29-34-4
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Basic/21-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 23, 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 ▾
Food stored on floor. Bags of ice stored on floor in walk in freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrective Action Taken
Jul 26, 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
Show 2 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hose nozzle and scrub pad in hand sink at end of line. Items removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Dish area.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Mar 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of whole green chilis dented on seam. Discarded.
High priority/01B-01-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Cooks line.
Basic/36-34-5
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Back prep area.
Basic/31B-04-4
Sep 29, 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 ▾
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee bottle water removed.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over ready-to-eat food. Pico and cut cabbage stored under unwashed produce. All items moved.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site

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.