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AVILA RESTAURANT

36609 US HWY 19 N · PALM HARBOR · Pinellas County · FL 34684

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 19, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3694076
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13654662
DBPR license6218246

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#5High Priority35A-09-4

High Priority – Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 14 ants located in sugar container in kitchen. 3 ants on counter top near sugar container in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#6High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cilantro in reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator moved chicken below cilantro. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Sugar ants inside of sugar container. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale

Intermediate 1

#8Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink used to store cups in kitchen and wiping cloth in waitstation. Operator removed cups and cloth **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 4

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board grooved in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach in freezer. Cannot open door due to ice. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Sugar container uncovered in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles of sauce on cook line unlabeled. **Warning**

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Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 11:21 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
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 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.