Nuevo Vallarta Pinellas Park
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
50
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Nuevo Vallarta Pinellas Park stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 30, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around eight violations compared to roughly 13 violations earlier on.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded seven times.
Restaurants in Pinellas Park average 82, so Nuevo Vallarta Pinellas Park trails the local norm. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Tylenol bottle over prep table on cook line
41-07-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at rear of kitchen
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Forks at service window not inverted
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn and soiled cooler gaskets **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Under griddle
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in bin of dry beans
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Keg cooler **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
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 scraping blade on shelf next to bag of potatoes
42-03-5
50
Nov 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. RAID insect spray next to hand sink in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
41-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over salsa in cooler on cook line, relocated **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards on cook line Accumulation of grease on fryers
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches next to dish machine, operator cleaned and sanitized area. 1 dead roach on single service lid at wait station, operator discarded 1 dead roach behind keg cooler, area cleaned and sanitized 3 dead roaches under microwave on cook line, operator cleaned and sanitized area 1 dead roach on wall to left of stove, area cleaned and sanitized. **Repeat Violation**
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn cooler gaskets
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cook line and dish room **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Coolers on cook line
22-16-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Shelves above beer cooler
14-20-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Keg cooler **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Beans in dry storage **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together.
21-03-4
39
Sep 15, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 10, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
95
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Operator handled raw chicken, then proceeded to change gloves without washing hands
12A-07-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Can of raid on shelf next to dish machine
41-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Unpackaged raw beef over produce in chest freezer
08A-02-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Automotive cleaner on speed rack with produce
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer baskets soiled Metal shelves on cook line soiled **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Next to beer cooler **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches on shelves in dry storage room, operator cleaned and sanitized area **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Under flat top on cook line **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer cooler **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Salt and rice bins not covered in dry storage
08B-12-5
29
Aug 29, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 18 minor violations.
View 24 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee medicine on cooler door across from service window
41-07-4
High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Soda bottle in drink ice at wait station, operator removed and burned ice.
08B-56-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Shell eggs over raw beef in walk-in cooler
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Soda bottle in drink ice at wait station, operator removed and burned ice.
01B-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards on cook line **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. Horchata prepared on 8/27/24, date added **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door handle **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean equipment stored on soiled shelves in rear prep room
24-06-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in rear hallway of kitchen Area cleaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep tables in kitchen, removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food on top shelf of cooler across from service window
08B-49-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Dry storage room
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in rice bin **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In use utensils in 105F water on stove, reheated water to 160F **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan over wait station soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster with other businesses
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Glass cooler at service window
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer cooler
29-49-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. At entrance to kitchen
36-27-5
18
Feb 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Accumulation of termite wings on wall above side cit door **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: **Admin Complaint**
35A-09-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach under ice machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: 3 live roaches on wall behind ice machine. Operator killed insects and cleaned area **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on cook line. Accumulation of grease on grill surface **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Rear prep room **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach next to rear exit door of kitchen 1 dead roach on wall in dish room 1 dead roach on floor next to bottled beer cooler at register Operator cleaned and sanitized all areas **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: 1 dead roach on prep table next to dish machine 1 dead roach on wall next to walk-in cooler Areas cleaned and sanitized. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Broken cooler handle on beer cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Cook line and wait ststion **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: **Time Extended**
38-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
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Jul 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Accumulation of termite wings on ceiling and netting near side exit door of kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: **Time Extended**
35A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Grease buildup on grill surface Cutting boards stained on cook line - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Under flat top, removed **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven on cook line - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on walk-ins. Fan vents soiled in walk-in cooler Accumulation of grease on fire suppression lines in kitchen **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Kitchen and dry storage areas **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Broken floor tiles and unsealed concrete in dish area and cook line **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Over deep fryer on cook line - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: **Time Extended**
14-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
52
Nov 28, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 14 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-28: **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw beef over vegetables in walk-in cooler Discussed proper hierarchy with during time of inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-28: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board at prep station in kitchen area -reach in cooler at cooks line has accumulation of food residue -can opener blade at cooks line has accumulation of food residue -stove top at cooks line has accumulation of food debris -slicer has accumulation of food residue **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-28: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -in bar area **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-28: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -ice bucket at ice machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-28: **Time Extended**
24-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. -throughout kitchen area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-28: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -employee at cooks line **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-28: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -plastic containers on dish drying rack at dishwashing machine **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-28: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor at cooks line has accumulation of grease -wall at at cooks line has accumulation of grease -floor at ice machine and dishwashing machine has accumulation of debris -wall at wait station has accumulation of food residue **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-28: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-28: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-28: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -scoop handle in beans at dry storage room **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-28: **Time Extended**
10-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior at make table in kitchen has accumulation of grease -exterior of microwave above make table has accumulation of food residue -reach in cooler gasket at cooks line has accumulation of food residue -wooden counter above hand sink next to cooks line has accumulation of food residue -wall fan above soda fountain station has accumulation of grease and dust **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-28: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. -open soda bottle in the walk-in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-28: **Time Extended**
12B-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. -shredded lettuce at 43 degrees Fahrenheit **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-28: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -squeeze bottle with oil in kitchen area **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-28: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -prep station in kitchen area **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-28: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Nuevo Vallarta Pinellas Park last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Nuevo Vallarta Pinellas Park on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Nuevo Vallarta Pinellas Park?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Nuevo Vallarta Pinellas Park.
How does Nuevo Vallarta Pinellas Park compare to other restaurants in Pinellas Park?
Nuevo Vallarta Pinellas Park most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Pinellas Park average of 82.
Has Nuevo Vallarta Pinellas Park's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Nuevo Vallarta Pinellas Park have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 13 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Nuevo Vallarta Pinellas Park 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 Nuevo Vallarta Pinellas Park inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Nuevo Vallarta Pinellas Park is inspected around three times per year on average.
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