El Huarache Veloz
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
90
Score
Across the available record, El Huarache Veloz has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 5, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 14 violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited three times.
Compared to the broader Pinellas Park restaurant scene, where the average is 82, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
10-17-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
90
Aug 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Food stored on floor jug of oil on floor. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
90
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
70
Oct 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored above raw fish in refrigerator across from three-compartment sink.
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From refrigerator across from three-compartment sink. a. cooked rice (47F - Cold Holding) Operator placed item in ice bath. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach-in coolers on cooks line are stained.
22-02-4
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Cutting boards on reach-in coolers on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler on cooks line interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
50
Apr 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. -Non food grade containers used to store food.
14-15-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Frozen raw chicken not commercially packaged stored above frozen raw pork inside stand alone freezer. Employee stored raw chicken and raw pork based on minimum cooking temperature. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -Gallon of milk in reach in fridge in front register area not date marked. Operator dated 4/17/24. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting boards stained on reach in deli cooler on cook line.
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. -Multiple food items inside reach in deli cooler not date marked. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Gaskets torn on reach in coolers near three compartment sink.
14-11-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -Emailed operator Heimlich maneuver/choking sign. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -In bathroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets soiled with mold like substance and food debris on reach in coolers near three compartment sink.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. -Operator closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -In reach in deli cooler on cook line and stand alone fridge storing produce across from stand alone freezer. Employee clean and sanitizer inside of coolers. **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -Wet wiping cloths stored on shelf above hot holding unit on cook line. Employee stored wet wiping cloth in sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. -Stored on floor under three compartment sink. Employee stored off floor. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -Reach in deli cooler door handles on cook line soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. -Current license displayed expired on 2/1/24.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -Clean dishes wet nesting on rack above three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
30
Dec 1, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled the phone to take orders while engaging in food preparation in customer dinning area.
12A-13-4
High Priority - Food prepared with soiled equipment/utensil. Buckets of food inside three compartment sink while middle compartment is set up with dirty dishes and soap water.
08B-28-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handling phone then changing tasks with out hand washing and returning to prep food.
12A-09-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. WD-40 stored above prep table near back door. Manager moved chemical. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer bucket at 200+ PPM. Manager replenished chlorine sanitizer to 100 PPM. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in reach in freezer and reach in cooler on cook line not date marked.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Gaskets in reach in fridges throughout the kitchen soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Equipment handles throughout the kitchen soiled with food debris.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee ice cream stored in reach in freezer with food to be served to the public. Manager moved ice cream. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phones on prep table near meat slicer near back door.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. Employees moved preparation to back prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-48-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean dishes wet nesting on rack above three compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of Salsa stored on the floor near reach in coolers. Manager moved bucket off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator choking poster. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on clean dishes stored on rack above three compartment sink.
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Employee closed dumpster lids. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Multiple in use wet clothes stored on shelf above hot holding steam table. Employee stored wiping cloths in sanitizer buckets.
21-12-4
22
Mar 7, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Huarache Veloz last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Huarache Veloz on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Huarache Veloz?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at El Huarache Veloz.
How does El Huarache Veloz compare to other restaurants in Pinellas Park?
El Huarache Veloz most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Pinellas Park average of 82.
Has El Huarache Veloz's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at El Huarache Veloz have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 14 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at El Huarache Veloz means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is El Huarache Veloz inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Huarache Veloz is inspected around three times per year on average.
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