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Licensee
Name: VALLARTA'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT License Number: SEA3912436
Rank: Seating License Expiration Date: 02/01/2017
Primary Status: Closed Secondary Status:
Location Address: 9212 ANDERSON RD
TAMPA, FL 33634

Inspection Information
Inspection Type Inspection Date Result High Priority Violations Intermediate Violations Basic Violations
Routine - Food 04/12/2016 Follow-up Inspection Required
Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
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Violations:
A summary of the violations found during the inspection are listed below. The department cites violations of Florida's sanitation and safety laws, which are based on the standards of U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Food Code. High Priority violations are those which could contribute directly to a foodborne illness or injury and include items such as cooking, reheating, cooling and hand-washing. Intermediate violations are those which, if not addressed, could lead to risk factors that contribute to foodborne illness or injury. These violations include personnel training, documentation or record keeping and labeling. Basic violations are those which are considered best practices to implement. While most establishments correct all violations in a timely manner (often during the inspection), the division's procedures are designed to compel compliance with all violations through follow-up visits, administration action or closure when necessary.
Violation    Observation
16-03-4    Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**
23-15-4    Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. All handsinks **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-40-5    Basic - Attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust, grease, or food debris. Mop sink **Warning**
23-04-4    Basic - Build-up grease on nonfood-contact surface. Fryers **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-06-4    Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. All shelving **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4    Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Table for flat top in back kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-75-4    Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor under shelving. All areas **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-05-4    Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-32-5    Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles peeling in prep area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5    Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-03-4    Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 20 dead inside broken reachin cooler This violation must be corrected by 4/13/16 **Warning**
12B-12-4    Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Warning**
12B-07-4    Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-22-4    Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Behind ice machine **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4    Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. All areas, cooks line, prep area, dish room area and bar area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-18-4    Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-4    Basic - Floor tiles missing. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-21-4    Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of microwave. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-20-4    Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of oven. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-19-4    Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-14-4    Basic - Grease accumulated on kitchen floor and/or under cooking equipment **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-08-4    Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Bar area **Warning**
42-02-4    Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Empty mop bucket after each use **Warning**
22-19-4    Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-40-4    Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler broken and used as a prep area. **Warning**
29-49-5    Basic - Observed standing water in bottom of reach-in cooler. **Warning**
33-16-4    Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-08-4    Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. 2 handsinks , water not draining **Warning**
14-20-4    Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover. **Warning**
23-14-4    Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
25-05-4    Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of to go cups stored on floor **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-05-4    Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Stove top **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-13-4    Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-12-4    Basic - Walk-in cooler and/or walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-17-4    Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-72-4    Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5    Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-05-4    Basic - Wash/Rinse/Sanitizing solution not maintained clean. **Warning**
42-01-4    Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
08B-56-4    High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. **Warning**
35A-02-5    High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, or food storage area. Observed 4-5 live flys in front kitchen and prep kitchen This violation must be corrected by 4/13/16 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-15-4    High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Taco shells stored in greasy cardboard box **Warning**
35A-05-4    High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 7-8 live roaches inside of broken cooler This violation must be corrected by 4/13/16 **Warning**
01B-03-4    High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Taco salad bowls and drinking ice **Warning**
22-20-4    Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-25-4    Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-03-4    Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Walk in cooler **Warning**
22-22-4    Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-03-5    Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. This violation must be corrected in 60 days **Warning**
22-28-4    Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4    Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-03-4    Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-4    Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Food in walk in cooler **Warning**
22-01-4    Intermediate - Soda gun soiled. Bar **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-18-4    Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. Large white containers used for chips **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
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