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NUEVO VALLARTA PINELLAS PARK

9359 US HWY 19 N · PINELLAS PARK · Pinellas County · FL 33782

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 31, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3375318
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8448050
DBPR license6216065

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate20 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical25 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#21High Priority35A-09-4

High Priority – Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Accumulation of termite wings on wall above side cit door **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#22High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach under ice machine **Warning**

Warning
#23High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. WD-40 on storage shelf above food **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 2

#24Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on cook line. Accumulation of grease on grill surface **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#25Intermediate53B-05-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 20

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Next to beer cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over cook line **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic36-03-4

Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach next to rear exit door of kitchen 1 dead roach on wall in dish room 1 dead roach on floor next to bottled beer cooler at register Operator cleaned and sanitized all areas **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#8Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Plastic cups over soda machine **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Broken cooler handle on beer cooler **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under ice machine **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Rear prep room **Warning**

Warning
#12Basic14-42-4

Basic – Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#13Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#14Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Under grill **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#15Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in frijol beans **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#16Basic38-07-4

Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Cook line and wait ststion **Warning**

Warning
#17Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#18Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Multiple items in walk cooler **Warning**

Warning
#19Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw shrimp thawing on counter at room temperature **Warning**

Warning
#20Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 13, 2026 2:54 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
5 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
4 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.