Los Compadres

1018 Bloomingdale Ave, Valrico, FL 33596
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jan 30, 2025
58
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Los Compadres has four inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Los Compadres was last inspected on Jan 30, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to seven violations.

The pattern that stands out is “handwash sink not accessible for employee use”, which has been cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Valrico restaurant, which scores around 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing of wastewater at an unapproved location. Using septic system at banquet hall 4753 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Plant City, FL 33566 **Warning**
28-29-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by cart **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Obtaining well water from building at 4753 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Plant City, FL 33566 **Warning**
27-02-4
Basic - Portable waste water tank was removed from unit **Warning**
29-01-4
Basic - Food stored outside. Observed large soda cooler outside of unit. Discussed having operator bring sodas inside and having a smaller cooler to store on truck when not open **Warning**
08B-42-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Food trailer hard connected to large propane tank. Observed PVC piping going into ground **Warning**
51-06-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Observed food truck locked in by overhead structure. Structure does have doors that swing open but hitch is on opposite end against wall to main building. Unable to attach hitch to a truck **Warning**
51-36-1
58
Apr 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Wooden table
31A-09-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
86
Jul 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: Operator is to get numbers from hardware store **Time Extended**
50-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license from 2021 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: Not displayed at time of callback **Time Extended**
50-09-4
90
Sep 13, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meats Cheeses
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone
40-06-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
05-09-4
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Los Compadres last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Los Compadres on file is from Jan 30, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Los Compadres?

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

How does Los Compadres compare to other restaurants in Valrico?

Los Compadres most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Valrico average of 81.

Has Los Compadres' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Los Compadres have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Los Compadres 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 Los Compadres inspected?

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