Vallarta Mexican Restaurant Inc, 22948 Sr 54, Lutz, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: VALLARTA MEXICAN RESTAURANT INC
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 22948 Sr 54, Lutz, FL 33549
License #: 6112863
Total inspections: 21
Last inspection: 07/14/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. Bag of sugar
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. Drink area in dining room next to bar
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 palmetto under handsink, cookline area
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Food containers in dish washing room
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Dish washing room
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Dish washing room on shelves
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Steam table, cookline...various hot held food
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil, cook area
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Sugar container
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cookline
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Foil pans, to go boxes, storage room
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Three compartment sink
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In bucket, dish washing room
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Bar
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar, under prep table
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Lemons, drink area next to bar
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Bar
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Sausage in walk in cooler
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storage, dish washing room
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken, refried beans in reach in cooler in dry storage room
07/14/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. For iceberg lettuce.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen.
  • Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom.
  • Basic - Ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers had accumulation of grease.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Reach in freezer and cooler - kitchen.
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice bin.
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - Light not functioning. Kitchen.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Rust build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Shelving in dish room.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Walking or driving surfaces not maintained. Rear building.
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. Handsink at dish room.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Cooked beans hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Rapidly reheat to 165°F for 15 seconds to hot hold.
  • High Priority - Cooked beef cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cooked meats or poultry hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Rapidly reheat to 165°F for 15 seconds to hot hold. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Stuffed chili cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk in cooler - inconsistent.
1/14/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Oil.
  • Basic - Dusty and greasy ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Kitchen.
  • Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
  • Basic - Light not functioning. Kitchen and walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Walk in cooler.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder.
  • Basic - Rust residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Rusty shelves at dish washing area.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Kitchen and storeroom.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in reach-in freezer.
  • Basic - Taco bowls stored in a location that is exposed to dust. Directly on top of oven unprotected.
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. Dish washing area.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Cooked beans hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cooked meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cooked poultry hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Dish washing area.
10/2/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Dusty and greasy ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Kitchen.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Reach in freezer.
  • Basic - Hood filters in disrepair.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Walking or driving surfaces not maintained. Back entrance area.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage y direct contact with food.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. Kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Dish washing area.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date - ice machine.
5/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Walking or driving surfaces not maintained. Back of restaurant - walk in cooler area. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Dish washing area. **Warning**
1/31/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Walking or driving surfaces not maintained. Back of restaurant - walk in cooler area. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Found 3 around glass door reach in cooler area in kitchen. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Dish washing area. **Warning**
1/30/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Kitchen shelves. **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Kitchen equipments. **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Dusty/greasy ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. Light out. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated on kitchen floor. **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. On top of ice machine. **Warning**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Storeroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walking or driving surfaces not maintained. Back of restaurant - walk in cooler area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. (3) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Improper side-by-side separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Reach in cooler. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage y direct contact with food. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Found 3 around glass door reach in cooler area in kitchen. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Dish washing area. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Warning**
1/29/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Repeat Violation.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.(dish washing area)
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.(dish washing area)
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.(under cutting board) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed employee put on/changing single use gloves and engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food not labeled.(walk in cooler)
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.(walk in freezer)
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers and bags used for food storage. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(all PHF discarded)
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed soiled reach in cooler and freezer gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.(walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed wall in disrepair.(dish washing area)
  • Critical - One cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.(glass door reach in - kitchen, use for non PHF at this time) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.(rice at 92 degrees in kitchen) Corrected On Site.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.(bar) Repeat Violation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
9/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.(men)
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.(bar) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.(dish washing area) Repeat Violation.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.(ice scoop on top of machine)
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.(for cut iceburg lettuce) Repeat Violation.
  • Light not functioning.(kitchen, dish washing area and walk in freezer)
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. (bar)Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.(women by dishroom)
  • Critical - Observed a splitter/multi-plug adapter in use.(kitchen) For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed build-up of dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.(kitchen wall fan)
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.(under cutting board)
  • Critical - Observed dead roaches on premises.(dish washing area)
  • Critical - Observed employee put on/changing single use gloves and engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food(taco salad schells) stored directly on oven top. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.(reach in cooler at storeroom)
  • Observed nonfood-grade bags used for food storage.(trash bags to store taco chips)
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(kitchen and storeroom) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.(kitchen and walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.(bar)
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.(bar) Repeat Violation.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.(dish washing area) Repeat Violation.
6/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.(dish waswashing area) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.(cooked bean at 55 degrees - discarded)
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours.(cooked bean at 55 degrees - discarded) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.(bar)
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.(bar) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.(dish washing area) Repeat Violation.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.(storeroom) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.(bar) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed employee put on/changing single use gloves and engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.(do not cover food while cooling)
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks.(cup of cut lime - bar)
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.(walk in cooler and freezer)
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.(eggs - walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.(eggs - walk in cooler)
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(cooked bean at 55 degrees - discarded)
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(storeroom) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.(walk in cooler and reach in freezer) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.(reach in and walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.(storeroom reach in cooler and walk in cooler)
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.(bar)
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Repeat Violation.
11/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.(bar)
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.(dish washing area)
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.(inside bulk food containers - storeroom))
  • Light not functioning.(kitchen)
  • Light not functioning.(storeroom)
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.(bar)
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.(under cutting board) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed employee put on/changing single use gloves and engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved.(dish washing area)
  • Observed hole in wall.(back kitchen area) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.(reach in freezer) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.(inside reach in cooler)
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.(reach in freezer)
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(kitchen and storeroom) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.(walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - One cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.(for produce only) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.(walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Repeat Violation.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.(bar) Repeat Violation.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Repeat Violation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
7/26/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.(back entrance by kitchen)
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.(broken tiles - kitchen) Repeat Violation.3
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.(ice scoop on machine)
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Repeat Violation.4
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.(under cutting board) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.(kitchen)
  • Critical - Observed employee put on/changing single use gloves and engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.(storage area - bags on onion) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.(kitchen) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed hole in wall.(kitchen - back wall) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.(walk in cooler - eggs) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.(walk in cooler - eggs) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Repeat Violation.3
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(kitchen and storeroom) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets.(kitchen) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.(reach in freezer and walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.(storage area) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust.(kitchen)
  • Observed wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Repeat Violation.4
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Repeat Violation.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. (bar) Repeat Violation.3
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.(ice machine)
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Repeat Violation.
3/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.(walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.3
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(cooked bean paste) Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.(cooked rice) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.(kitchen reach in freezer)
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.(reach in freezer)
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.(kitchen reach in freezer) Repeat Violation.3
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.(walk in freezer)
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.(walk in cooler and reach in freezer) Repeat Violation.3
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.(under cutting board)
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands.(20 seconds)
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Repeat Violation.3
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.(ice machine door) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.(kitchen)
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Repeat Violation.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
  • Observed wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.(kitchen)
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.(kitchen)
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.5
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.(kitchen and storage room)
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(kitchen)
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.(bar) Repeat Violation.4
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.(kitchen and restrooms) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved.(dish washing area)
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.(broken tiles) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.(under kitchen equipments) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed hole in wall.(kitchen by reach in freezer)
  • Light not functioning.(kitchen)
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.(dish washing room)
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.(storage area)
  • Critical. Observed a splitter/multi-plug adapter in use. For reporting purposes only.(kitchen by reach in freezer)
11/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-33-1 Observed equipment in poor repair.(ice machine door)
  • Violation: 14-51-1 Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 27-17-1 Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water.(handsink at dish washing area)
  • Violation: 29-17-1 Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Repeat Violation.3
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable.(broken tiles - kitchen)
7/15/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.(walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(walk in cooler)
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.(walk in cooler and 1 reach in cooler in kitchen) This violation must be corrected by : 9/14/10.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.(reach in cooler) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.(kitchen) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.(kitchen area and walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.(kitchen)
  • Critical. Observed employee wearing single use gloves and engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.(ice machine door)
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. (3 compartment sink available)
  • Observed detergent and sanitizer mixed together improperly and used for wiping cloths.(kitchen)
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler and freezer gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.4
  • Critical. Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water.(handsink at dish washing area)
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Repeat Violation.3
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.(dish room)
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.(broken tiles - kitchen)
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.(under kitchen equipments)
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
7/14/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.(walk in cooler and freezer)
  • Critical. Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.(kitchen reach in)
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.(kitchen reach in)
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.(kitchen reach in)
  • Critical. Observed bare taco bowls stored on counter top.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.(reach in freezer, kitchen and walk in cooler)
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.(kitchen)Repeat Violation.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.(bar) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.(ice machine door)
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.3
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.(knife - dish washing area)
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.(restrooms) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.(kitchen)
  • Light not functioning.(kitchen)
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils.(bar)
  • Critical. License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
3/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks.(milk bottle) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.(spices in storeroom) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.(no date - ice machine)
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.(walk in cooler door)
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.(kitchen)
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.(kitchen)
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machines. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(kitchen) Repeat Violation.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.(bar) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.(kitchen) Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved.(dish washing room)
  • Observed hole in wall.(hallway to dish washing room)
  • Critical. Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Electrical outlet with broken cover plate. For reporting purposes only.(kitchen)
10/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/23/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 6/22/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 1/12/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/28/2008Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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