VALLARTA'S
11345 SR 54 · ODESSA · Hillsborough County · FL 33556
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
12A-19-4High Priority – Employee washed hands with cold water. No hot water at least 85F provided in all the handwash sinks in the entire establishment.
Intermediate 6
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Oliver Cervantes, expired on 11/28/2025.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Multiple food containers stored in handwash sink next to dish machine. A cutting board stored in handwash sink at service station. Operator removed items from handwash sinks. **Corrected On-Site**
27-06-4Intermediate – No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Ran hot water approximately 2 minutes, temped 79F. No hot running water at mop sink. Ran hot water approximately 2 minutes, temped 80F. Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Ran hot water in all handwash sinks approximately 2 minutes, temped 76-77F. Operator fixed water heater issues during inspection, re temped hot water at 100+ F in all sinks. **Corrected On-Site**
51-16-7Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. No approved/updated plan found at OnBase. File number 206736 alcohol machine above hand wash sink not shown on plans at bar area. Three compartment sink not listed on plans in bar. Three compartment sink was removed from service area for waiters to grab orders. Replaced with prep table ovens and coolers not in same place dish machine next to three compartment sink in back kitchen but not in plans. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beans, cooked chicken and various cooked food in walk-in cooler.
16-53-4Intermediate – Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Gauge read 87F, inspector's thermometer read 97F.
Basic 5
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 food employees working at cook line.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Cooked chicken, cooked ground beef and various food items in walk-in cooler.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. A bag of frozen beef thawing in standing water at back kitchen.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 15, 2026 8:13 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.