VALLARTA'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the interior of the soda gun being soiled with a brown mold like substance.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

Basic - Ice buildup on walk-in freezer door frame.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance built on the the fan guards in the walk in cooler.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in bar area.. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs and raw beef over ready to eat sauce and beans. Employee corrected storage. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting board on the hot holding unit. Repeat Violation

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the expired license being on display. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in the walk in cooler.

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the handle to the ice scoop touching the ice. Storage corrected. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the exterior of the lid holding dry beans being soiled.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in bar area. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a stained cutting board on the steam table.

Intermediate - No soap,paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near the cook line. Employees were able to provide soap and paper. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor in the walk in cooler. Manager stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair in the dish washing area.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed rusted shelves in the dry storage area and near the cook line.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in the bar area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed operator a copy of procedures.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/wall soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed stained ceiling tiles in the kitchen in the prep area, cook line, and in the dish washing area. Observed grease build up on the wall behind the cooking equipment on the cook line.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cell phone on the storage rack near the steam table on the cook line.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed three cases of meat being stored on the floor in the walk in freezer.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bar spoons being stored in standing water temping at 71F in the bar area. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed black mold-like substance on the fan guard in the walk in cooler. Observed food debris on the exterior of the hot holding and cooking equipment.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in the bar area.

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in the kitchen on the cook line, prep area, dish washing area and the storage area.

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in the walk in cooler.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear exit door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear exit door. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food some employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator had a few forms signed but not all employees Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in glass door unit in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-02: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in glass door unit in kitchen Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-03: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in glass door unit in kitchen Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shelled eggs,raw shrimp, stored overtop unwashed green peppers and onions inside refrigerator by hand washing sink on cooks line. Manager properly stored eggs and shrimp. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink in back kitchen area has a water hose connected to it.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink by cooks line. Employees placed paper towels at hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Shelves inside walk in cooler have rust.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Raw bacon,raw beef stored inside refrigerator by hand washing sink on cooks line has no date markings. Employee added proper date markings to raw beef and raw bacon. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has buildup of black-mold like substance in back kitchen are by dishwasher.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle used as scoop inside sugar bin underneath food preparation table on cooks line.

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding missing around throughout kitchen.

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Throughout kitchen.

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Bin underneath food preparation table housing microwave has broken corners with food stored inside it.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has ice buildup on walls and floors.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave has buildup of old food debris on cooks line.

Basic - Light not functioning. Lights underneath hood system do not turn on at all.

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have buildup of grease.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind food preparation table in front kitchen area is soiled.

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from bottom of dishwasher onto floor.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed both beef and chicken stored over unwashed vegetables. Operator moved the chicken and beef to lower shelves. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the soda gun holster with mold like substance on the inside of the holster. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a hose hooked up to the handsink. Operator removed the hose from the hand sink. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the sink. Operator stocked the paper towels. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap. Operator stocked the soap. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tanks with no chain or bungee to secure them.

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole in the wall by the dishwasher area.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed an ice build up in the freezer chest in the expo line.

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk-in cooler shelves with rust on the shelves. Also observed dishwasher racks also with rust on the shelves. Repeat Violation

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed the refrigeration unit in the walk-in cooler is leaking onto lemons. Operator removed the lemons and washed them and stored them away from the leak.

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Observed no chlorine test strips for the dish washer. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-13: Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Observed no chlorine test strips for the dish washer. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed manager certificate expired for Gustavo Abila 6-4-21. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-13: Observed the Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed manager certificate expired for Gustavo Abila 6-4-21. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun nozzle and holster with brown mold like substance in it. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-13: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun nozzle and holster with brown mold like substance in it. Observed manager start soaking the gun and holster. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance inside the ice machine. Operator was cleaning inside the ice machine while I was doing the inspection. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-13: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance inside the ice machine. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the fan cover in walk-in cooler with debris and rust on the cover. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-13: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the fan cover in walk-in cooler with debris and rust on the cover. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floor in the food storage area, prep area, dish area, bar area, and cooks line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-13: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floor in the food storage area, prep area, dish area, bar area, and cooks line. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk-in cooler shelves and dish area shelves with rust on the shelves. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-13: Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk-in cooler shelves and dish area shelves with rust on the shelves. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls at cook's line, dish area, and expo area with food accumulation. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-13: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls at cook's line, dish area, and expo area with food accumulation. Time Extended