How many health inspections has EL HUARACHE VELOZ had?

EL HUARACHE VELOZ has had 26 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has EL HUARACHE VELOZ ever been shut down?

No, EL HUARACHE VELOZ has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at EL HUARACHE VELOZ?

The most frequently cited violations at EL HUARACHE VELOZ are: Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing, Outer openings protected.

What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?

DISEASE TRANSMISSION: Without a written employee health policy, sick food workers transmit Norovirus (20 million US cases/year), Hepatitis A (causes liver failure), Salmonella, Shigella, and E. coli O157:H7. CDC estimates 40% of restaurant outbreaks involve ill food workers. A single infected employee can contaminate food for thousands of customers. Maintain written employee health policy addressing: reporting of symptoms (vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever), diagnosed illnesses (Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, Shigella, E. coli), exclusion and restriction criteria, and return-to-work requirements. Train all employees on policy at hiring and annually.

What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?

UNSAFE FOOD SOURCE: Food from unapproved sources bypasses USDA/FDA safety inspections, potentially harboring Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli O157:H7, parasites, or chemical contaminants. Uninspected meat may contain antibiotics, hormones, or prions (mad cow disease). Home-canned foods risk deadly Clostridium botulinum toxin. Wild-harvested shellfish may contain paralytic toxins. All food must come from approved, inspected sources. Maintain supplier documentation and invoices. Shellfish must have proper tags retained for 90 days. No home-prepared, home-canned, or uninspected foods. Wild game must be commercially processed. Verify supplier licenses and inspection status.

What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?

SHELLFISH TRACEABILITY: Shellfish (oysters, clams, mussels) are high-risk foods consumed raw or lightly cooked. Without proper identification tags, contaminated shellfish cannot be traced during outbreaks. Vibrio vulnificus from Gulf shellfish has a 50% fatality rate in at-risk populations. Norovirus in shellfish causes 50% of shellfish-related illnesses. Proper tags enable rapid recall during outbreaks. Maintain shellfish tags for 90 days from date of sale/service. Tags must include: harvester name and certification number, harvest date and location, quantity, dealer information. Store shellfish in original tagged container until empty. Record date on each container when last shell is removed. Never commingle shellfish from different lots.

EL HUARACHE VELOZ

7100 49 ST N, Pinellas Park, FL 33781

Pinellas County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: EL HUARACHE VELOZ LLC · License: SEA6213407

EL HUARACHE VELOZ in Pinellas Park, FL has 26 inspections on record with 148 total violations (5.7 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

26Inspections

148Violations

0Closures

Data current as of February 13, 2025

Inspection History (26)

Feb 13, 2025 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

Oct 23, 2024 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Apr 18, 2024 — Routine - Food· 17 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Dec 1, 2023 — Routine - Food· 18 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Mar 7, 2023 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 2, 2023 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Jun 29, 2022 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 13, 2022 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 10, 2022 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 12, 2022 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 7, 2022 — Routine - Food· 20 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V09 No contamination

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 22, 2021 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Dec 17, 2020 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

May 18, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V21 Time as control

Feb 10, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Sep 27, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 29, 2019 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

May 29, 2019 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 1, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 31, 2019 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V27 Correct procedures

Jun 14, 2018 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 31, 2018 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Dec 6, 2017 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

Dec 4, 2017 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V09 No contamination

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Dec 10, 2016 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Dec 2, 2016 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

How Does This Facility Compare?

EL HUARACHE VELOZ has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Pinellas County average of 0.27 closures per facility. It has averaged 5.7 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 4.56.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has EL HUARACHE VELOZ had?: EL HUARACHE VELOZ has had 26 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has EL HUARACHE VELOZ ever been shut down?: No, EL HUARACHE VELOZ has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at EL HUARACHE VELOZ?: The most frequently cited violations at EL HUARACHE VELOZ are: Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing, Outer openings protected.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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