El Valle Del Mezquital

4512 Grand Blvd, New Port Richey, FL 34652

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Dec 22, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at El Valle Del Mezquital, the earliest from 2023. El Valle Del Mezquital was last inspected on Dec 22, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly four violations earlier on.

When inspectors have written things up, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That's lower than the typical New Port Richey restaurant, which scores around 78. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 22, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In refrigerator, made yesterday -rice (45F - Cold Holding); Beef (44F - Cold Holding), moved to freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Fry oil, move to shelf **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Mar 20, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee using bare hands to cut lettuce to be used for ready to eat, no other process for the lettuce

09-01-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink full of dishes and utensils, items moved **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Feb 7, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Dec 3, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs above cooked meats in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

08A-05-6

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 printed copy of 5030-104 **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked by garbage cans and stuff stored inside sink **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **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. Provided employees with printed copy of form 5030-103 **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

11-26-1

Jun 6, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-06: **Time Extended**

29-04-4

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Jorge Perez is the operator of the mobile **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-06: No certification **Admin Complaint**

53A-02-7

Apr 2, 2024

Routine - Food

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

View 5 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Oct 30, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Valle Del Mezquital last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Valle Del Mezquital on file is from Dec 22, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Valle Del Mezquital?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Valle Del Mezquital.

How does El Valle Del Mezquital compare to other restaurants in New Port Richey?

El Valle Del Mezquital most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the New Port Richey average of 78.

Has El Valle Del Mezquital's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at El Valle Del Mezquital have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at El Valle Del Mezquital 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 El Valle Del Mezquital inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Valle Del Mezquital is inspected around three times per year on average.

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