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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 11/02/2016 Met Inspection Standards
During This Visit
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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**
08B-46-4    Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. Fryer oil.
36-37-4    Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5    Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5    Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4    Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4    Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-4    Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Chest freezer. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4    Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back dining area.
36-17-4    Basic - Floor tiles missing. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4    Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
33-19-4    Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
36-14-4    Basic - Grease accumulated on kitchen floor and/or under cooking equipment
14-69-4    Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
10-17-4    Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
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. Dry bean container. **Repeat Violation**
05-09-4    Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Repeat Violation**
14-67-4    Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
23-12-4    Basic - Walk-in cooler and/or walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4    Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5    Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Cook line.
42-01-4    Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
21-12-4    Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-09-4    Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
02D-01-5    Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spices.
03D-02-4    High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Rice 48 *F, refried beans 49 *F. Both items date marked 11/2/16 in the walk in cooler.
01B-37-4    High Priority - Cooked/heated potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Rice 48 *F, refried beans 49 *F. Both items date marked 11/1/16 in the walk in cooler.
03A-02-4    High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded lettuce 47 *F. Closed lid of reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-4    High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Rice 98 *F. Placed on the stove, reheated to 173 *F returned to steam table. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-4    High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit. Chicken over ground beef in the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-22-4    High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. Chicken over ground beef **Corrected On-Site**
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. Currently on a warning from a previous inspection with a callback date of 11/27/16.
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. Chicken and beef in the walk in cooler.
22-18-4    Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. Containers for tortilla chips.
41-17-4    Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
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