Mariscos El Pulpo II
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
50
Score
Mariscos El Pulpo II appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 14, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near 12 violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed”, showing up four times.
By comparison, the average Seminole facility scores 71, putting Mariscos El Pulpo II on the weaker side. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stove surface soiled **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in kitchen hand sink, used as dump sink
31A-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Open bag of salt on floor in dry storage room
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Reach in cooler in restroom hallway containing unpackaged food not secured **Repeat Violation**
08B-63-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Above triple sink **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop in mop bucket
42-01-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Kitchen and dry storage areas **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Broken handle on white cooler **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line
36-73-4
50
Jul 2, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over butter and soda, relocated **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Cans of Raid in drys storage room
41-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stove surface soiled **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Salsa prepared on 6/30 not dated
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Kitchen and storage area **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Heavily rusted exterior on chest freezer in kitchen. Broken cooler handle in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor at cook line
08B-38-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocados and onions in prep area not washed prior to being prepped
08B-39-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Metal extension ladder stored over coolers in hallway **Repeat Violation**
42-03-5
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Coolers in hallway next to restrooms containing unpackaged food not secured
08B-63-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
35
Feb 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
47
Jul 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
32
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken (50F - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Accumulation of food debris and grease on stove surface **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Salsa and pulled pork prepared on 1/27, date added **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Reach in coolers with unpackaged food in hallway leading to restrooms not secured
08B-63-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over hallway leading to restrooms and over coolers
38-07-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear screen door
35B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Over kitchen
36-37-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Broken cooler handle in kitchen, chest freezer lid damaged **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line and prep areas **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Over kitchen
38-01-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
43
Aug 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
50
Dec 27, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Prepared 24 hours prior, in white fridge in kitchen, pulled pork, pinto beans containers not date marked. Employee date marked each item properly. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license not displayed at time of inspection.
50-09-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of toaster oven in kitchen, behind the white fridge shows accumulation of debris.
22-08-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mariscos El Pulpo II last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mariscos El Pulpo II on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mariscos El Pulpo II?
Across the inspection record, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Mariscos El Pulpo II.
How does Mariscos El Pulpo II compare to other restaurants in Seminole?
Mariscos El Pulpo II most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Seminole average of 71.
Has Mariscos El Pulpo II's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mariscos El Pulpo II have averaged around 12 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Mariscos El Pulpo II 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 Mariscos El Pulpo II inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mariscos El Pulpo II is inspected around two times per year on average.
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