Vallarta Mexican Restaurant

9121 B Pensacola Blvd, Pensacola, FL 32534

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show 11 inspections at Vallarta Mexican Restaurant stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 31, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

“Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Pensacola restaurant scene, this is about average. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 31, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Sep 3, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Apr 16, 2025

Complaint Full

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Upon inspection observed multiple ceiling tiles in kitchen soiled and stained. **Repeat Violation**

36-34-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Upon inspection observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer.

14-69-4

Nov 20, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Jun 3, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Upon inspection observed 3 Co2 tanks not secured in the back of the kitchen, manager proceeded to secure the tanks. **Corrected On-Site**

51-11-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Upon inspection observed multiple ceiling tiles damaged throughout kitchen **Repeat Violation**

36-32-5

Oct 16, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Upon inspection observed ceiling tiles in kitchen soiled and stained throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

36-32-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Upon inspection observed cooking equipment outdated.

14-11-5

Jun 1, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 10, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Upon inspection observed ceiling leaking in back of the kitchen in front of walk-in cooler and ceiling leaking in front of bar in front of the restaurant. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-08: Upon call back manager verified leaking still continues repairs are projected to begin in two weeks. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-13: Extension will be given for 30 days, Insurance company is scheduled to access damage on 11/10/2022. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-16: Upon CB Operator stated that insurance canceled appointment due to the recent hurricane in south Florida and reschedule for December 15. Time extended for 30 days. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-20: Operator stated repairs will start in two weeks. Time will be extended for 60 days. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-16: Upon inspection operator stated that contractor is waiting for materials to fix roof time has been extended for 30 days.**Time Extended** ** **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-10: Upon arrival at establishment , roofing company was working on the roof. Operator stated that it will be finished in 3 weeks. An extension of 30 day will be giving. **Time Extended**

36-34-5

Feb 16, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Upon inspection observed multiple ceiling tiles missing in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

36-36-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Upon inspection observed ceiling tiles damaged throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

36-32-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Upon inspection observed ceiling tiles soiled with mold like substance throughout kitchen. Upon inspection observed walk-in vents soiled with mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**

36-34-5

Aug 25, 2022

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Upon inspection observed multiple ceiling tiles damaged and soiled. Multiple tiles missing in the back of the kitchen.

36-32-5

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Upon inspection observed standing water of reach in cooler by make line next to hot holding station.

29-49-6

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Upon inspection observed walk-in cooler fans soiled with mold like substance in the back of the kitchen.

36-50-4

Basic - Upon inspection observed ceiling leaking in back of the kitchen in front of walk-in cooler and ceiling leaking in front of bar in front of the restaurant.

36-34-5

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Upon inspection observed.

36-27-5

Aug 17, 2022

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler,by make line next hot holding station.

29-49-6

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Upon inspection observed walk-in cooler fans soiled with mold like substance in the back of the kitchen.

36-50-4

Basic - Wall soiled with mold like substance in back of the kitchen.

36-27-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Upon inspection observed ceiling tiles in disrepair in back of the kitchen.

36-32-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vallarta Mexican Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Vallarta Mexican Restaurant on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Vallarta Mexican Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Vallarta Mexican Restaurant.

How does Vallarta Mexican Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Pensacola?

Vallarta Mexican Restaurant most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Pensacola average of 95.

Has Vallarta Mexican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Vallarta Mexican Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Vallarta Mexican Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Vallarta Mexican Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Vallarta Mexican Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.

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