Del Valle Latin Store & Market
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
50
Score
Del Valle Latin Store & Market appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 18, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly nine violations earlier on.
Across the inspection history, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Compared to other Tampa restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored overtop milk inside double door refrigerator on cooks line.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-03-7
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used as scoop inside salsa container.
14-01-5
Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Employee eating while prepping food in kitchen area.
12B-01-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee using cell phone in kitchen area.
40-06-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet cloths stored stored underneath cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cactus not washed before preparation. Chef washed cactus.
08B-39-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting inside mop bucket in kitchen area.
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic bottles of sauces used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients.
02D-01-5
50
Oct 6, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2025.
50-17-3
86
Sep 20, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient air thermometer gauge not working. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: **Time Extended**
05-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop spices **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: Bowl in sour cream **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets thoroughout kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with education packet containing choking poster. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: **Time Extended**
51-13-4
61
Sep 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Stuffed Jalapeños (56F - Cold Holding); Beef (57F - Cold Holding); Beef Prepared (56F - Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef (55F - Cold Holding); Eggs (56F - Cold Holding) FIRST TEMPERATURE 10:00 SECOND TEMPERATURE 10:30; 50-51F 3 DOOR COOLER NEAR COOK-LINE Discussed keeping door closed. REACH IN COOLER NEAR MEAT DISPLAY Stuffed Jalapeños (56F - Cold Holding); Beef (57F - Cold Holding); Beef Prepared (56F - Cold Holding) Discussed with operator on having technician out to look at cooler in meat prep area next to display case. Operator unable to provide proof of temperature taken, from cooler overnight. Ambient temperature in cooler 50F See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient air thermometer gauge not working. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
05-05-4
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. Provided operator with education packet containing cleanup procedure. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Containers of beef not date marked **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop spices **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks thorough out kitchen, discussed with operator. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets thoroughout kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with education packet containing choking poster. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient air thermometer in prep area cooler. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spices not labeled. **Warning**
02D-01-5
32
Mar 29, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of lid of reach in cooler on make line soiled. Discussed with operator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Discussed with operator **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips available upon request. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Discussed with operator. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Discussed with operator maintenance of food handler certificates. **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board next to slicer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach in cooler on make line in disrepair. Gaskets on reach in cooler in prep area in disrepair. Reach in cooler lid on make line in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor under reach in cooler in prep area in disrepair. Floor through out prep area in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Discussed with operator. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: No ambient air thermometer in walk in cooler at time of inspection. **Time Extended**
05-09-4
61
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
14
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
64
Dec 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken 49 F, cut tomatoes 46 F, cut lettuce 49 F, cheese 50 F in reach in cooler across from grill. Operator placed on ice at time of inspection. Rice 50 F, chicken 49 F, soup 49 F in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. Sent to operator at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards throughout kitchen. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink on cook line blocked with table. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Refried beans in reach in cooler not date marked. Rice and soup in walk in cooler not date marked. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reach in cooler across from handwash sink on cook line. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed meat thawing in sink. **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves rusted in walk in cooler. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled throughout kitchen. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cups in cheese and guacamole in reach in cooler on cook line. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on counter with chips. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting above 3 Compartment Sink. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils rinsed after the application of the sanitizer solution. Observed employee wash, sanitize, then rinse dishes. Discussed wash, rinse, then sanitize. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-54-4
30
Jan 10, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
32
Aug 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 3CS measured at 10ppm, operator fixed sink to 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-19: 3CS measured at 10ppm. **Time Extended**
22-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 8 workers present at the time of inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-19: 9 workers present, no manager present. **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date marks on cooked steak, chicken, pork and breaded cheese dishes in reach in cooler prepared the previous day. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-19: Not observed. **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between reach in coolers across from grill. Operator removed knife and put it at three compartment sink for washing. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-19: Knifes in between same equipment. Employees removed items and placed them at three compartment sink. **Time Extended**
10-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Water at the bottom of reach in cooler across from grill. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-19: Standing water in bottom of reach in cooler. **Time Extended**
29-49-6
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Del Valle Latin Store & Market last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Del Valle Latin Store & Market on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Del Valle Latin Store & Market?
Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Del Valle Latin Store & Market.
How does Del Valle Latin Store & Market compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Del Valle Latin Store & Market most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Del Valle Latin Store & Market's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Del Valle Latin Store & Market have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Del Valle Latin Store & Market means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Del Valle Latin Store & Market inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Del Valle Latin Store & Market is inspected around three times per year on average.
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