Vip Mexican American Cuisine

10625 Gulf Blvd, Treasure Island, FL 33706

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Vip Mexican American Cuisine has been inspected eight times since 2022. On Mar 27, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Treasure Island restaurant scores 80. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 27, 2026

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

24-08-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

16-46-4

Sep 18, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Homemade ranch 50f, , chile Verdi 50f, held in small fridge-frozen unit.

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.

22-02-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Small fridge holding sauces.

05-09-4

May 28, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

16-21-4

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing.in front of ice machine.

29-18-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil and chips.

08B-38-4

Mar 26, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris, **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

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 in reach in cooler at pass thru wait station no date marked after opening. Employee date milk opened 3-24. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in walk thru area. Employee removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting of plastic containers on drying rack. Employee removed to dish area to be cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken**

24-08-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on clean plastic pans in dish area. Employee moved to dish area to be cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken**

16-46-4

Apr 23, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented cans of tomato sauce on dry storage shelf.

01B-01-4

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server dirty dish to clean plated food no hand wash. Educated employees.

12A-02-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. In prep area,

22-02-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of cooking oil on floor in pass thru area. Employee removed it to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Oct 3, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked onions 97f, cooked peppers 105f, items now added to TPHC. These two items are on dry erase board but we're not listed in TPHC paperwork. **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

Mar 30, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Cooked beef thawing in same container as raw. Prep area next to ice machine.

08A-08-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken 48f, put in another cooler.

03A-02-5

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

36-37-5

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Refrigerator next to back door. Black fridge. **Corrected On-Site**

05-09-4

Oct 19, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present

FL-38

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vip Mexican American Cuisine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Vip Mexican American Cuisine on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Vip Mexican American Cuisine?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Vip Mexican American Cuisine.

How does Vip Mexican American Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Treasure Island?

Vip Mexican American Cuisine most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Treasure Island average of 80.

Has Vip Mexican American Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Vip Mexican American Cuisine have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Vip Mexican American Cuisine 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 Vip Mexican American Cuisine inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Vip Mexican American Cuisine is inspected around two times per year on average.

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