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EL VALLE DEL MEZQUITAL

4512 GRAND BLVD · NEW PORT RICHEY · Pasco County · FL 34652

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 22, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number1321398
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10906731
DBPR license6151009

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical3 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

3 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#2High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In refrigerator, made yesterday -rice (45F – Cold Holding); Beef (44F – Cold Holding), moved to freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 1

#3Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 1

#1Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Fry oil, move to shelf **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 16, 2026 7:33 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.