Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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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 dateFebruary 10, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3498256
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8876104
DBPR license6216065

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority1 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#9High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Operator handled raw chicken, then proceeded to change gloves without washing hands

#10High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

#11High Priority41-05-4

High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Can of raid on shelf next to dish machine

#12High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Unpackaged raw beef over produce in chest freezer

#13High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Automotive cleaner on speed rack with produce

Intermediate 1

#14Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer baskets soiled Metal shelves on cook line soiled **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 8

#1Basic16-23-4

Basic – Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

#2Basic51-11-4

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

Repeat Violation
#3Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches on shelves in dry storage room, operator cleaned and sanitized area **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#4Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Under flat top on cook line **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic23-03-4

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

Repeat Violation
#7Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer cooler **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Salt and rice bins not covered in dry storage

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 15, 2026 1:07 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.