Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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EL HUARACHE VELOZ

7100 49 ST N · PINELLAS PARK · Pinellas County · FL 33781

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 18, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3409258
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8563725
DBPR license6213407

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate12 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#13High Priority14-15-4

High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. -Non food grade containers used to store food.

#14High Priority08A-17-6

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. -Frozen raw chicken not commercially packaged stored above frozen raw pork inside stand alone freezer. Employee stored raw chicken and raw pork based on minimum cooking temperature. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 3

#15Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -Gallon of milk in reach in fridge in front register area not date marked. Operator dated 4/17/24. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#16Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting boards stained on reach in deli cooler on cook line.

#17Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Multiple food items inside reach in deli cooler not date marked. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 12

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -Reach in deli cooler door handles on cook line soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. -Current license displayed expired on 2/1/24.

#3Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. -Clean dishes wet nesting on rack above three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. -Gaskets torn on reach in coolers near three compartment sink.

#5Basic33-11-4

Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster.

#6Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -Emailed operator Heimlich maneuver/choking sign. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#7Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -In bathroom.

#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets soiled with mold like substance and food debris on reach in coolers near three compartment sink.

#9Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. -Operator closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -In reach in deli cooler on cook line and stand alone fridge storing produce across from stand alone freezer. Employee clean and sanitizer inside of coolers. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -Wet wiping cloths stored on shelf above hot holding unit on cook line. Employee stored wet wiping cloth in sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#12Basic21-38-4

Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. -Stored on floor under three compartment sink. Employee stored off floor. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 6, 2026 1:49 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.