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Licensee
Name: VALLARTAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT License Number: SEA3910771
Rank: Seating License Expiration Date: 02/01/2020
Primary Status: Ownership Changed Secondary Status:
Location Address: 13731 N DALE MABRY
TAMPA, FL 33618-2417

Inspection Information
Inspection Type Inspection Date Result High Priority Violations Intermediate Violations Basic Violations
Complaint Full 10/21/2016 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
23-25-4    Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-44-4    Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Fryer oil. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-45-4    Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Fish and shrimp. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-37-4    Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-32-5    Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Warning**
36-34-5    Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-03-4    Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4    Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-08-4    Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-4    Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Chest freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-4    Basic - Floor tiles missing. **Warning**
36-11-4    Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-19-4    Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-14-4    Basic - Grease accumulated on kitchen floor and/or under cooking equipment **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-47-5    Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease, dust or food debris. . **Warning**
10-01-4    Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Rice. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-19-4    Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
38-07-4    Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Walk in cooler. **Warning**
05-09-4    Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Warning**
23-09-4    Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-12-4    Basic - Walk-in cooler and/or walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
14-17-4    Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
36-72-4    Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled. **Warning**
36-27-5    Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
42-01-4    Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
08A-01-4    High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food. Raw chicken over cooked shrimp. **Warning**
08A-05-4    High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Shrimp over rice. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-03-4    Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Green scrub pad, HWS by dish machine. **Warning**
53B-01-5    Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Correctly on a warning from previous inspection with a callback date of 11/27/16. **Warning**
31B-03-4    Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03D-19-4    Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool. Cooked chicken 129 *F, rice 97 *F. Both items placed in the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-16-4    Basic - Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris. **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. Cooked chicken, beef, rice, numerous items in the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
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