LOS VALLARTA MEXICAN REST

Name: LOS VALLARTA MEXICAN REST
Address: 5335 VILLAGE MARKET, WESLEY CHAPEL, FL, 33544, US
Rating: 86.5

5335 VILLAGE MARKET, WESLEY CHAPEL, FL 33544

License #6102844

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86.5 Grade B / 100

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LOS VALLARTA MEXICAN REST in WESLEY CHAPEL currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 86.5 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 2, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 26 total violations — 6 critical, 4 major, 16 minor.

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Warning Issued
[53B-01-5] 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. Observed all employee training being expired.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on prep tables.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues on the cook line as well of flip top unit top interior.

Warning Issued
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at the bar.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beef stew, shredded cooked chicken mixture, refried beans, and multiple other items not date marked.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler cooked chicken (44F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken mixture (44F - Cold Holding); beans (44F - Cold Holding); beef stew (44F - Cold Holding). Ambient air temperature at 47 degrees.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents soiled
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed box of tortilla wraps, and oil containers in back kitchen.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in both microwaves on back wall of kitchen by grill
[33-11-4] Missing drain plug at dumpster.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle behind bar containing toxic substance not labeled.
[32-12-6] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs in walk in cooler over ready to eat foods.
[36-27-5] Walls and Floors soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
[01B-01-4] Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 cans of whole peeled tomatoes on can rack in back storage area.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed keys with Togo boxes in server station area.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed multiple containers stored without lids or coverings.
[12A-09-4] Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched raw shrimp and then grabbed single service to go container with no glove change or hand wash in between.
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies in back kitchen above soda machine 2 live flies by beer taps in server area.

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