AMOR A LA MEXICANA MEXICAN RESTAURANT LLC
530 ATHENS ST · TARPON SPRINGS · Pinellas County · FL 34652
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
22 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -5 small flies around drain in server area -5 small flies in bar area -8 small flies under triple sink in bar **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-20-5High 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 Raw beef over shell eggs in walk in cooler, establishment offers breakfast **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live on trap under dish machine **Warning**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -4 rodent droppings behind shelf in kitchen next to double door cooler -3 on floor next to table where printers are in kitchen -1 rodent dropping on floor in storage area -1 rodent dropping on floor next hand sink on cook line -Approximately 50 inside oven -3 on floor next to ice cream freezer -5 on floor in dry storage by walk in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Intermediate 7
11-07-5Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning**
11-27-4Intermediate – 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Splitter hooked up to hand sink, one side hooked up to chemical dispenser and one hooked up to hose, splitter removed **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink next to ice machine **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Victor Ramirez does not have a food handlers certification **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning**
Basic 11
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 10 dead on trap under dish machine 1 dead on floor in storage area 1 dead in crack under shelf in storage area 1 dead on floor in front of steam table in kitchen 1 dead on floor in dry storage by walk in cooler 2 dead on trap in bar **Warning**
35A-20-4Basic – Dead rodent present. 1 dead rodent under ice bin in bar **Warning**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine has gap in back of unit **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in ice cream freezer **Warning**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-34-4Basic – Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface Ice machine has surface rust **Warning**
38-07-4Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light in kitchen **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink on cook line **Warning**
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete in dry storage **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:42 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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.