Los Primos
Last inspected: Aug 13, 2025
25
Score
Los Primos appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2023. Los Primos was last inspected on Aug 13, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near 11 violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Ceiling not smooth” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing eight times across the record.
By comparison, the average Parrish facility scores 81, putting Los Primos on the weaker side. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
6
Major latest
13
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes and cut lettuce on counter above 41f. Operator stated products had been out around one hour. Operator placed lettuce and tomatoes in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
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. Observed no written plan on site. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand-sink blocked with bowl and sieve. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test strips on site.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer on site.
05-08-4
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. Observed two employees with no written plan on site. Inspector will email form.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Broken window. Observed broken front window.
36-60-5
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed front cabinet doors under sink broken and in poor repair. **Repeat Violation**
36-51-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustical tiles in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile in front of stove. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed kitchen utensils stored handle down. Employee placed handle up. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drinking from water bottle.
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on food preparation employees table. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed food preparation employees wearing employee wearing bracelet on wrist. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of fryer oil stored on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall behind annul system. observed walls in disrepair in stove area at baseboards. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed broken window front of trailer. Opening is not properly covered when unit is closed.
35B-04-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall next to stove soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in cooler.
05-09-4
25
Apr 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. No proof of written plan for some employees. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustical tiles in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile by stove missing. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall to the right of three part sink patched with foam and small hole. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed cabinet doors on three part sink soiled. observed walls by hood system grease laden. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
74
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shells stored over cooked beans. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked with tomatoes. Operator removed tomatoes. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
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. Observed blank certificates on site. **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. No proof of written plan for some employees. **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustical tiles in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile by stove missing. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed food handler employee wearing bracelets. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall to the right of three part sink patched with foam and small hole. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed cabinet doors on three part sink soiled. observed walls by hood system grease laden. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
50
Sep 17, 2024
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by large pot. Operator moved pot. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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. Observed some employees with no written documentation. **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustical tiles in ceiling over food prep area. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles water damaged. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board in use. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage. Observed dumpster overflowing and bagged trash on ground. **Repeat Violation**
33-14-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floors torn and cracked. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall at 3 part sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed wall to right of three part sink not smooth and durable. **Repeat Violation**
36-30-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed cabinet doors in front of three part sink soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed torn and worn floors throughout trailer. **Repeat Violation**
36-10-4
52
Sep 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test strips on site.
16-37-1
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. Observed some employees with no written documentation in place. **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustical tile in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles over stove and rear of kitchen water damaged and bowed. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed small wooden cutting board that is grooved.
14-09-4
Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage. Observed dumpster overflowing and several bags of trash on the ground.
33-14-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floors torn and cracked and not smooth and durable. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Exterior serving window is cracked with duct tape. Observed wall to the right of the 3 part sink damaged. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
05-09-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed wall to the right of three part sink filled with foam and not cleanable.
36-30-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed cabinet doors soiled in front of three part sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor torn in several places. **Repeat Violation**
36-10-4
50
May 8, 2024
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed laundry detergent at handsink instead of hand soap.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test strips on site. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
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. Observed one employee with no written plan.
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustical tiles in food prep area ceiling **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile right of stove. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone, speaker and car keys on shelf next to food. Employee moved items. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed three tears/holes in wall next to 3 part sink behind hand sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
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. Observed no letters on exterior of trailer.
50-04-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no thermometer in reach in cooler.
05-09-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor with several tears and cracks.
36-10-4
52
Mar 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Sep 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. Observed no written plan in place for some employees.
11-26-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bins of beans and rice stored on the floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed grease buildup on wall next to stove.
36-27-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustical tiles in kitchen area. Owner has ordered new tiles. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor with several tears and missing tiles by stove. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
74
Jun 9, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
78
Apr 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustical tiles in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-25: Owner working on painting and replacing ceiling tiles. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Los Primos last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Los Primos on file is from Aug 13, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Los Primos?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling not smooth” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Los Primos.
How does Los Primos compare to other restaurants in Parrish?
Los Primos most recently scored 25 out of 100, which is lower than the Parrish average of 81.
Has Los Primos' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Los Primos have averaged around 11 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Los Primos 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 Los Primos inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Los Primos is inspected around four times per year on average.
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