Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Closed

AMOR A LA MEXICANA MEXICAN RESTAURANT LLC

530 ATHENS ST · TARPON SPRINGS · Pinellas County · FL 34652

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 28, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3219336
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7986528
DBPR license6216989

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedMarch 28, 2023 12:31 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedMarch 29, 2023 10:15 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent & fly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority4 Intermediate1 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

#2High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -6 small flies under prep table by door going into dining area -3 small flies in bar area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over raw shrimp in reach in cooler, shrimp moved to top of beef **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -6 in sink at dish machine -3 on table next to dish sink -21 on floor under dish machine -3 on shelf at dish machine were clean dishes are in racks -1 on shelf next to chip cooler -12 on floor in corner next to double door glass cooler -3 under 3 compartment sink at bar **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 4

#5Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Inspector provided operator with DBPR HR 5030-104 **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#6Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in server area has tray over sink, tray removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels, soap or sign at hand sink in server area **Warning**

Warning
#8Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Inspector provided operator with DBPR Form HR 5030-103 **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Basic 1

#1Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. 3 set of tongs on oven door handle, tongs removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:47 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
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.