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DEL VALLE LATIN STORE & MARKET

1520 EAST FOWLER AVENUE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33612

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 18, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3671810
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13540888
DBPR license3917018

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#8High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored overtop milk inside double door refrigerator on cooks line.

Intermediate 2

#9Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – 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/ **Warning**

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#10Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

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Basic 7

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used as scoop inside salsa container.

#2Basic12B-01-4

Basic – Employee eating while preparing food. Employee eating while prepping food in kitchen area.

#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee using cell phone in kitchen area.

#4Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet cloths stored stored underneath cutting board.

#5Basic08B-39-4

Basic – Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cactus not washed before preparation. Chef washed cactus.

#6Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting inside mop bucket in kitchen area.

#7Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic bottles of sauces used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 10:10 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 43 · Separation from living/private areas and restricted kitchen access
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
2 observation(s)

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