Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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MARISCOS EL PULPO II

8740 SEMINOLE BLVD · SEMINOLE · Pinellas County · FL 33772

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 31, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3429065
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8718091
DBPR license6215761

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate14 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical18 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#15High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken and raw pork stored in same plastic bin in glass cooler

Intermediate 3

#16Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – 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. Emailed to operator

#17Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Accumulation of grease and food residue on stove surface

#18Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.rice and salsa, date added **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 14

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled

#2Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling and walls soiled in kitchen

#4Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Exterior damage and rust on coolers, freezers **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

#7Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cook line and under equipment in kitchen

#8Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor in kitchen

#9Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#11Basic42-03-5

Basic – Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Metal extension ladder stored over coolers in hallway

#12Basic08B-63-4

Basic – Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Reach in coolers containing prepared and unpackaged food in hallway leading to customer restrooms

#13Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed onions over sour cream in cooler

#14Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 1, 2026 2:07 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
4 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
2 observation(s)
Category 45 · Fire extinguishing equipment – reporting only
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.