Los Vallarta Mexican Rest
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026
74
Score
Across the available record, Los Vallarta Mexican Rest has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 2, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around nine violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up four times.
Restaurants in Wesley Chapel average 86, so Los Vallarta Mexican Rest trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 2, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting on the prep tables.
22-02-4
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 all employee training being expired.
53B-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on prep tables.
14-09-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues on the cook line as well of flip top unit top interior.
22-16-4
74
Oct 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies in back kitchen above soda machine 2 live flies by beer taps in server area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: Observed 3 flies in back kitchen near 2 compartment sink. Observed 3 flies in back beer spout area. Employee killed 2 flies and sanitized area. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beef stew, shredded cooked chicken mixture, refried beans, and multiple other items not date marked. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: Still observed no date mark for salsa and chicken **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: 1 of 3 cans covered **Time Extended**
32-12-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food and drinks in walk in beer cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: Observed employee food and beverages in beer cooler. **Time Extended**
08B-49-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of tortilla wraps, and oil containers in back kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: Observed pan of cooked beans on floor. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: Still observed **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walls and Floors soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
61
Sep 30, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler cooked chicken (44F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken mixture (44F - Cold Holding); beans (44F - Cold Holding); beef stew (44F - Cold Holding). Ambient air temperature at 47 degrees. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched raw shrimp and then grabbed single service to go container with no glove change or hand wash in between. **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 cans of whole peeled tomatoes on can rack in back storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies in back kitchen above soda machine 2 live flies by beer taps in server area. **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs in walk in cooler over ready to eat foods. **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beef stew, shredded cooked chicken mixture, refried beans, and multiple other items not date marked. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle behind bar containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
32-12-6
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food and drinks in walk in beer cooler **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed keys with Togo boxes in server station area. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of tortilla wraps, and oil containers in back kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in both microwaves on back wall of kitchen by grill **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
33-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at the bar. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents soiled **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple containers stored without lids or coverings. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walls and Floors soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Warning**
36-27-5
23
May 21, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. #10 can of jalapeños in food storage area with dent in seam. Manager asked employee to throw away. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. 1/2 case zucchini with mold on vegetables. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-07-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food debris in bottom of handwash sink in the kitchen.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No plans on file. Restaurant has 4 compartment sink and handwash sink in bar area. Operator would like to use 4th compartment as the handwash sink. Did not observe mop sink, when asked we were taken to a sink in the dish room that had hand soap. Manager states it is mop sink, they get their water from this sink and discard mop water out the back door. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
51-16-7
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Salsas, cooked chicken, cooked beef and other items with no date marking.
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles missing above entrance to dining room from kitchen. Manager states work is being done on AC. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License has been renewed but not posted up front.
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Ground beef on floor of kitchen in front of stove. Bag of ice in freezer, case of chicken in walk in. Employees moved to shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Manager states employees dump mop water or other wastewater out the back door on to ground.
28-04-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Educated operator about replacing.
33-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at the bar.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves in cooler have food debris build up.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid behind storage room.
33-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Tomatillo salsa, cooked pork, cooked beef, salsas were not covered in walk in. Employees covered with foil. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
35
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed employee prepping raw meat on shelf above taco bowls. Employee removed beef at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shrimp 54 F on counter, employee placed on ice in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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 in walk in cooler not date marked.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line.
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of flour on floor. Container of chips on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Ice buckets on floor. **Repeat Violation**
10-14-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice machine.
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle.
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of flour bucket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
37
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Sep 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed missing at hand sink in dish area Corrected-observed employee replace **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table on cookline
12B-07-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a bag of onions stored on floor in back storage room
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between cookline reachin coolers on cookline
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed a pair of tongs stored on oven handles on cookline
10-20-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk salt not labeled on prep table on cookline
02D-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food build up inside reachin coolers on cookline
23-03-4
67
Jan 31, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-31: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of coolers soiled. Cutting boards soiled. Ice machine interior soiled. Microwave interior. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-31: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-31: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-31: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn at reach in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-31: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-31: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe at hand sink by dish machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-31: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-31: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
55
Aug 23, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in cooler interiors and shelves soiled on cook line. Microwave interior soiled. Ice machine interior soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-23: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cut tomatoes, Chile rellenos, and salsa prepped yesterday with no date mark. Discussed date marking with manager. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-23: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets of reach in cooler on cook line torn. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-23: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-23: **Time Extended**
16-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in two door reach in cooler on cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-23: **Time Extended**
08B-49-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. One cook with no beard guard. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-23: **Time Extended**
13-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil on floor in storage room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-23: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Microwave handles soiled. Exterior of bulk bins of chips and sugar soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-23: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes and poblano peppers over cut green peppers and tomatoes in walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-23: **Time Extended**
08B-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust throughout kitchen. Floor soiled throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-23: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Los Vallarta Mexican Rest last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Los Vallarta Mexican Rest on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Los Vallarta Mexican Rest?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Los Vallarta Mexican Rest.
How does Los Vallarta Mexican Rest compare to other restaurants in Wesley Chapel?
Los Vallarta Mexican Rest most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Wesley Chapel average of 86.
Has Los Vallarta Mexican Rest's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Los Vallarta Mexican Rest have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Los Vallarta Mexican Rest 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 Vallarta Mexican Rest inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Los Vallarta Mexican Rest is inspected around three times per year on average.
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