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VALLARTA'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT

9255 N 56 ST · TEMPLE TERRACE · Hillsborough County · FL 336175501

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 20, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3402352
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8538475
DBPR license3910307

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#5High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed following: 1 live roach crawling on empty bucket in dishwashing area, employee eradicated roach and disposed of empty bucket in trash. **Warning**

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Basic 4

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach behind equipment in bar area. **Warning**

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#2Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear exit door. **Warning**

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#3Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food debris in microwave, employee cleaned interior of microwave. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed spice shelf with food debris. **Warning**

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Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 9, 2026 1:57 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)

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