VALLARTA MEXICAN RESTAURANT INC
22948 SR 54 · LUTZ · Pasco County · FL 33549
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
12A-17-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. -Observed cook rinse hands for 4 seconds before immediately returning to cook. Discussed proper handwashing with cook **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: Observed cook rinsing hands for 5 seconds. Discussed proper hand washing with cook. Cook then properly washed his hands. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-25-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -Employee touched face with gloved hands and immediately returned to preparing food Discussed proper handwashing with employee **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: Discussed proper handwashing with manager on duty **Time Extended**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting boards on cook line -Can opener on cook line near double door reach-in cooler -Container of shredded lettuce in double door reach-in cooler in dry storage area soiled **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: Container of shredded lettuce replaced** Corrected on Site** Can opener has been cleaned **Corrected on Site** Cutting boards soiled **Time Extended**
31A-11-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Large amount of Food debris present in hand washing station on cook line **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: Ice observed in hand washing station in server area, next to tea urns. Discussed with manager on duty proper hand sink practices **Time Extended**
Basic 5
36-37-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. -Acoustic ceiling tiles in dishwashing area and dry storage area **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: **Time Extended**
28-02-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. -Condensation of walk-in cooler not being properly disposed. Drains directly onto concrete into large puddles of water. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: **Time Extended**
24-08-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. -Metal hotel pans stacked while wet in dishwashing area **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: Discussed with manager on duty how to properly dry and store dishes **Time Extended**
36-12-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Floor in walk-in cooler not smooth or easily cleanable **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: **Time Extended**
33-16-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 11:32 AM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.