Vargas Mexican Italian Food
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
58
Score
Vargas Mexican Italian Food has been inspected 10 times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 12, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to seven violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
By comparison, the average Sebastian facility scores 76, putting Vargas Mexican Italian Food on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Operator forgot. Put time on raw shell eggs **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03F-02-5
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. Provided copy. Had new employees sign **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked steak walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
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. Tomasa. Doesn't have new card on her **Repeat Violation**
53B-14-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing chicken in still water. Frozen **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
58
Oct 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Operator forgot to put time mark on shell eggs **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
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. Tomasa,
53B-14-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current
50-09-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket reach make table **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing chorizo in still water. Still frozen **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
58
Mar 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Triple sink. Chlorine 400+ Corrected to 75ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Chlorine 400+ Corrected to 75ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pots containers in sink **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked potatoes reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom reach in freezer
23-03-4
50
Oct 7, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm. Corrected to 50 ppm. Employee forgot to add bleach **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Both freezers
14-31-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pot in sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets 2 door glass reach in cooler **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. 2 door reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pork thawing at room temperature. Still frozen **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
58
Apr 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket reach in 2 door cooler - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
95
Apr 10, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
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Feb 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over frozen vegetables and beef. Reach in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Shell eggs. Operator forgot to mark. Been out for 1 hour **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk. 2 door reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets 2 door reach in cooler
14-11-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bathroom in dining area
31B-04-4
61
Oct 13, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. 3 door Reach in reading 48 and walk in cooler reading 60 - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: Walk in cooler and 3 door cooler not maintaining 41° or below. Operator states they are waiting on parts **Time Extended**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris Table with sodas **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
86
Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washing utensils with no sanitizer set up. Chlorine sanitizer set up to 50 ppm and utensils sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
22-45-4
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. Provided last inspection. Not filled out for newer employees.
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of dead insects or other pests, in old control devices. Under equipment. Removed. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-06-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler floor. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper. At back area over soda storage. **Repeat Violation**
35B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. Prep area shelves. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Tall cooler. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with coating peeling.
14-17-4
58
Dec 15, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. To go bags. Switched to clear bags. **Corrected On-Site**
14-15-4
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.0 ppm chlorine and employee washing dishes. Chlorine added to 50ppm. Dishes sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands after working with raw poultry. Discussed with manager and employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler floor. Crevices between equipment. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. At back prep area.
35B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves at prep table and walk in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Vargas Mexican Italian Food last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Vargas Mexican Italian Food on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Vargas Mexican Italian Food?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Vargas Mexican Italian Food.
How does Vargas Mexican Italian Food compare to other restaurants in Sebastian?
Vargas Mexican Italian Food most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Sebastian average of 76.
Has Vargas Mexican Italian Food's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Vargas Mexican Italian Food have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Vargas Mexican Italian Food 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 Vargas Mexican Italian Food inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Vargas Mexican Italian Food is inspected around three times per year on average.
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