Alvarez Mexican Restaurant in Palmetto

Last inspected:

1431 8th Ave West, Palmetto, FL 34221
Overview

Alvarez Mexican Restaurant in Palmetto has been inspected 22 times since 2022, accumulating 110 violations—an average of 5.0 per inspection, consistent with the Florida statewide average. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. High-priority violations have included improper hand washing (cited in at least 2 inspections), food temperature control failures, shell stock handling issues, and food contact surface contamination. A warning was issued on September 4, 2024 after an inspection found 6 violations including one high-priority violation related to food condition. The most recent inspection on June 6, 2025 resulted in zero violations and required no further action.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

22Inspections
110Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Alvarez Mexican Restaurant in Palmetto: Comparison to Manatee County Averages

This Facility 5 violations / inspection 5 violations per inspection
Manatee County Avg 4.78 violations / inspection 4.78 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Manatee County Avg 0.15 closures / facility 0.15 county average

Alvarez Mexican Restaurant in Palmetto: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)

— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections14 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections11 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Alvarez Mexican Restaurant in Palmetto: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Alvarez Mexican Restaurant in Palmetto last inspected?
Alvarez Mexican Restaurant in Palmetto was last inspected by Florida DBPR on June 6, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Alvarez Mexican Restaurant in Palmetto?
The most frequently cited violations at Alvarez Mexican Restaurant in Palmetto are: Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation, Clean multi-use utensils.
How many health inspections has Alvarez Mexican Restaurant in Palmetto had?
Alvarez Mexican Restaurant in Palmetto has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Alvarez Mexican Restaurant in Palmetto find?
Alvarez Mexican Restaurant in Palmetto was most recently inspected on June 6, 2025 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Alvarez Mexican Restaurant in Palmetto ever been shut down?
No, Alvarez Mexican Restaurant in Palmetto has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.

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