Como Valero

10201 Nw 116 Way, Medley, FL 33178

Italian

Last inspected: Oct 30, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Como Valero four times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 30, 2024. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

By comparison, the average Medley facility scores 81, putting Como Valero on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 30, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink with cheese pump inside.

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips at time of inspection.

16-37-1

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of frying oil on floor.

08B-38-4

Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. **Repeat Violation**

50-03-4

Apr 30, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.

50-03-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee speaker over prep table. Operator removed speaker. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Mar 27, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed several utensils in a water temperature of 80°F. The cook poured out the water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

10-05-5

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. Poster provided via email.

11-27-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a aluminum pan on top of sink. The cook removed it. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Employee applied hand antiseptic in place of washing hands as required.

12A-01-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters soiled.

23-03-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of water bottles on the floor. The cook moved it.

08B-38-4

Aug 24, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed water temperature at 102°F. The cooked pour out the water. **Corrected On-Site**

10-05-5

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.

53A-01-7

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.

50-04-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Como Valero last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Como Valero on file is from Oct 30, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Como Valero?

Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Como Valero.

How does Como Valero compare to other restaurants in Medley?

Como Valero most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Medley average of 81.

Has Como Valero's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Como Valero have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Como Valero means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Como Valero inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Como Valero is inspected around two times per year on average.

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