El Paladar Jibaro
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026
78
Score
Across the available record, El Paladar Jibaro has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 16, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
El Paladar Jibaro scores about where you'd expect for a Valrico restaurant. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 16, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over plantain chips. Operator arranged correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Takeout containers on top shelf in kitchen. Operator inverted **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lettuce and strawberries stored over ready to eat items in glass front cooler in kitchen.
08B-17-4
78
Oct 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in reach in cooler.
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter hand sink **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Equipment and towels in hand sink in prep area. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 unlabeled spray bottles with yellow liquid observed under 3 compartment sink.
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in bulk bread crumbs
14-01-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Unisex bathroom waste can not covered.
32-12-6
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employees drinks observed on prep table and on shelf over prep table.
12B-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter hand sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach in cooler doors in prep area
23-03-4
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. 5 unsecured reach in freezers/coolers in area with customer access, in dining area and in hall leading to restroom. **Repeat Violation**
08B-63-4
Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Unlocked ice machine in area customers have access to. **Repeat Violation**
08B-62-4
43
May 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By hand sink next to ice machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-28: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-28: **Time Extended**
32-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed 5 reach in freezers that are unlocked in hallway and dining area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-28: **Time Extended**
08B-63-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Ice machine in back hallway not locked. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-28: **Time Extended**
08B-62-4
78
May 15, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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 - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in back hallway broken by ice machine **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By hand sink next to ice machine **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. **Warning**
32-02-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By hand sink next to ice machine **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed 5 reach in freezers that are unlocked in hallway and dining area **Warning**
08B-63-4
Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Ice machine in back hallway not locked. **Warning**
08B-62-4
55
Jan 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Glass cleaner stored next to canned food products. Operator moved cleaner to chemical shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine
22-02-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Front counter
10-08-5
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Reachin cooler in hallaway must be locked at all times.
08B-63-4
70
Jan 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
82
Sep 20, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
90
Dec 10, 2022
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table Corrected-observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in chest freezers in hall way heading to restrooms **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed 5 refrigerators not secured in hallway leading to customer restroom **Repeat Violation**
08B-63-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed Togo boxes stored on floor in kitchen
25-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed slime inside ice machine in hall way heading to restrooms **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
78
Aug 4, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed missing at hand sink at front smoothie station Corrected-observed employee replace **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold build up inside ice machine **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed oil stored on floor in hallway heading to restrooms **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up inside reach in chest freezer at smoothie station
14-69-4
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed 5 refrigerators stored in hallway heading to restrooms
08B-63-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Paladar Jibaro last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Paladar Jibaro on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Paladar Jibaro?
Across the inspection record, “unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at El Paladar Jibaro.
How does El Paladar Jibaro compare to other restaurants in Valrico?
El Paladar Jibaro most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Valrico average of 81.
Has El Paladar Jibaro's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Paladar Jibaro have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at El Paladar Jibaro 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 Paladar Jibaro inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Paladar Jibaro is inspected around three times per year on average.
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