Vallarta's
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
37
Score
Going back to 2022, Vallarta's has 13 inspections in the public record. On Jan 6, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around six violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “no plan review submitted”, which has been cited eight times.
That's lower than the typical Odessa restaurant, which scores around 73. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
13
Inspections
1
Critical latest
6
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. No hot water at least 85F provided in all the handwash sinks in the entire establishment.
12A-19-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Oliver Cervantes, expired on 11/28/2025.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Multiple food containers stored in handwash sink next to dish machine. A cutting board stored in handwash sink at service station. Operator removed items from handwash sinks. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Ran hot water approximately 2 minutes, temped 79F. No hot running water at mop sink. Ran hot water approximately 2 minutes, temped 80F. Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Ran hot water in all handwash sinks approximately 2 minutes, temped 76-77F. Operator fixed water heater issues during inspection, re temped hot water at 100+ F in all sinks. **Corrected On-Site**
27-06-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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/. No approved/updated plan found at OnBase. File number 206736 alcohol machine above hand wash sink not shown on plans at bar area. Three compartment sink not listed on plans in bar. Three compartment sink was removed from service area for waiters to grab orders. Replaced with prep table ovens and coolers not in same place dish machine next to three compartment sink in back kitchen but not in plans. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
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. Cooked beans, cooked chicken and various cooked food in walk-in cooler.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Gauge read 87F, inspector's thermometer read 97F.
16-53-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 food employees working at cook line.
13-03-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked chicken, cooked ground beef and various food items in walk-in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. A bag of frozen beef thawing in standing water at back kitchen.
06-01-5
37
Aug 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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/. No plans on file. File number 206736 alcohol machine above hand wash sink not shown on plans at bar area. Three compartment sink not listed on plans in bar. Three compartment sink was removed from service area for waiters to grab orders. Replaced with prep table ovens and coolers not in same place dish machine next to three compartment sink in back kitchen but not in plans. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: Discussed with Brianna in plan review who stated no plans have been received. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Servers and bartenders with in 60 days of hire. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: Operator doesn't have proof of compliance **Admin Complaint**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tiles/vents throughout kitchen and dish soiled with accumulated dust. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: **Admin Complaint**
36-34-5
78
Jun 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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/. No plans on file. File number 206736 alcohol machine above hand wash sink not shown on plans at bar area. Three compartment sink not listed on plans in bar. Three compartment sink was removed from service area for waiters to grab orders. Replaced with prep table ovens and coolers not in same place dish machine next to three compartment sink in back kitchen but not in plans. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-12: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Servers and bartenders with in 60 days of hire. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-12: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tiles/vents throughout kitchen and dish soiled with accumulated dust. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-12: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
78
Jun 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Far right make line cojita cheese (52F - Cold Holding); sour cream (52F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (56F - Cold Holding). **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 2-1-2025. Manager renewed and current license is validly its 2-1-2026 **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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/. No plans on file. File number 206736 alcohol machine above hand wash sink not shown on plans at bar area. Three compartment sink not listed on plans in bar. Three compartment sink was removed from service area for waiters to grab orders. Replaced with prep table ovens and coolers not in same place dish machine next to three compartment sink in back kitchen but not in plans. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Servers and bartenders with in 60 days of hire. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling tiles/vents throughout kitchen and dish soiled with accumulated dust. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator **Warning**
51-13-4
55
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over ready to eat sauces walk in cooler employee removed to proper storage **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee washing knife in hand washing sink. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled
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. Cook chicken cook beans flan cook beef not dated in walk in cooler made less than 7 days per manager
02C-02-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cook beans cook peppers cook salsa not covered in walk in cooler
08B-12-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White boards on cooks line
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 employees **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil case on cooks line **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
47
Jun 3, 2024
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.hose connected to hand washing sink by dish washing area. Plates stored inside the sink. Employee removed water hose from faucet. And containers **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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/. 10-4-06 lasted plans. File number 206736 alcohol machine above hand wash sink not shown on plans at bar area. Three compartment sink not listed on plans in bar. Three compartment sink was removed from service area for waiters to grab orders. Replaced with prep table ovens and coolers not in same place dish machine next to three compartment sink in back kitchen but not in plans. discussed plans with plan review no updated plans submitted **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
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. Missing 6 employee
11-26-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing 2 employees
53B-13-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 employee **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Raw meat in pot on the floor back of kitchen hallway employee removed from floor **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Walk in cooler cook beans mozzarella cheese cook peppers **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
50
Apr 26, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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/. No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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/. 10-4-06 lasted plans. File number 206736 alcohol machine above hand wash sink not shown on plans at bar area. Three compartment sink not listed on plans in bar. Three compartment sink was removed from service area for waiters to grab orders. Replaced with prep table ovens and coolers not in same place dish machine next to three compartment sink in back kitchen but not in plans. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-04: Cited 2-27-24 **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-26: No updated plans reviewed with plan reviewer Cindy **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
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 2024-03-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-26: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
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 2024-03-04: cited 2-27-24 **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-26: Observed a serve safe not approved from Chicago orange brand. **Admin Complaint**
53B-05-5
74
Mar 4, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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/. No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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/. 10-4-06 lasted plans. File number 206736 alcohol machine above hand wash sink not shown on plans at bar area. Three compartment sink not listed on plans in bar. Three compartment sink was removed from service area for waiters to grab orders. Replaced with prep table ovens and coolers not in same place dish machine next to three compartment sink in back kitchen but not in plans. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-04: Cited 2-27-24 **Time Extended**
51-16-7
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 2024-03-04: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
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 2024-03-04: cited 2-27-24 **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior black substance above rim **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-04: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-04: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler were tortillas are stored **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-04: still observed **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand washing sink by ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-04: still observed **Time Extended**
29-11-4
61
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched neck collar and grabbed clean plate no glove change or hand washing observed. Discussed with manager the importance of hand washing pl **Warning**
12A-28-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw meat on top of tortilla wraps walk in cooler. Reach. Raw shelled eggs over cooked salsa in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched raw meat same gloves than rubbed hands on rag. And touched ready to eat pineapple. No glove change or hand washing. Discussed with management the importance of hand washing. **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler on cooks line. Across oven. Cold holding:cheese 47 f cut tomatoes 46 f sour cream 47 cooked salsa 48 f cooked salsa 48 f cook beef 48 f cook peppers 48 f ambient air temperature 51 f all time/temperature control for safety food was brought from walk in cooler to reach in Cooler less than 4 hours. Per operator no temperatures taken today. Employee moved items to walk in cooler 2nd temp salsa 46 f cut lettuce 46 f salsa 46 f Walk in cooler : cook chicken 44 f 43 f **Warning**
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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/. No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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/. 10-4-06 lasted plans. File number 206736 alcohol machine above hand wash sink not shown on plans at bar area. Three compartment sink not listed on plans in bar. Three compartment sink was removed from service area for waiters to grab orders. Replaced with prep table ovens and coolers not in same place dish machine next to three compartment sink in back kitchen but not in plans. **Warning**
51-16-7
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**
11-26-1
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**
53B-05-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior black substance above rim **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee Drink in white reach in freezer by office **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. Employee phone on prep counter cooks line employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 employee **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Pots of raw meat on the floor in the kitchen. Walk in cooler has raw vegetables in bucket on floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler were tortillas are stored **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cook beef mozzarella cheese salsa cook chicken not covered walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand washing sink by ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-11-4
23
May 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
70
May 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 15 small flying insects in prep area landing on three bags of onions. Operator removed bags of onions from the establishment to shake out and stored in walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-19: Observed 5 small flying insects in prep area not landing on food or clean equipment underneath prep table area. Operator had table removed from establishment and no more flies were observed in the establishment. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at three handwash sinks. To the right of the dishmachine, left of three compartment sink, and right of ice machine. Employee replaced paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-19: Paper towels not stocked at rear prep area handwash sink to the right of the ice machine. **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some 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 2023-05-19: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine along guard and sides of the inside of the ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-19: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease and dust throughout kitchen, walk in cooler fan guards soiled with dust, and wall soiled with a mold like substance behind three compartment sink and prep sink in dry storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-19: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on make line cutting boards and individual cutting boards. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-19: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : 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 stored on cutting board on make line reach-in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-19: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on floor. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-19: Operator has started to remove ice from floor of walk-in freezer. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe underneath prep sink to the left of the walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-19: Operator has repairs being done to repair the leaks at the prep sink. Leak underneath sink to the left of the dry storage shelves. **Time Extended**
29-11-4
52
May 17, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishmachine at 0 ppm. Operator had service company service machine, and the machine is at 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 15 small flying insects in prep area landing on three bags of onions. Operator removed bags of onions from the establishment to shake out and stored in walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored above dressing in reach-in cooler to the left of the steam table. Raw shell eggs over sauce in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handle raw beef and handle clean equipment without changing gloves and washing hands. Discussed with employee and operator. **Warning**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwash sink to the right of the ice machine with utensils stored in sink. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at three handwash sinks. To the right of the dishmachine, left of three compartment sink, and right of ice machine. Employee replaced paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease and dust throughout kitchen, walk in cooler fan guards soiled with dust, and wall soiled with a mold like substance behind three compartment sink and prep sink in dry storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine along guard and sides of the inside of the ice machine. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on make line cutting boards and individual cutting boards. **Warning**
14-09-4
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 stored on cutting board on make line reach-in cooler. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor area covered with standing water in front of dishmachine, in front of walk-in cooler, and in walk-in cooler. Operator mopped standing water in walk-in cooler and in front of walk-in cooler. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on floor. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe underneath prep sink to the left of the walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-11-4
26
Oct 27, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-27: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some 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 2022-10-27: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled. Area behind soda nozzles soiled at wait station. Soda gun at back of bar soiled. Microwave interior on cook line soiled. Interior of coolers on cook line soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-27: ice machine cleaned. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda gun holster soiled at bar. Walk in cooler gaskets and shelves soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-27: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe at hand sink by prep room entrance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-27: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout kitchen. Floor soiled by triple sink area. Wall soiled by triple sink area. Walk in cooler fan guards soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-27: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Vallarta's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Vallarta's on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Vallarta's?
Across the inspection record, “no plan review submitted” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Vallarta's.
How does Vallarta's compare to other restaurants in Odessa?
Vallarta's most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Odessa average of 73.
Has Vallarta's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Vallarta's have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Vallarta's 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 Vallarta's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Vallarta's is inspected around four times per year on average.
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