How many health inspections has EMPANADAS VALRICO PINELLAS had?

EMPANADAS VALRICO PINELLAS has had 18 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has EMPANADAS VALRICO PINELLAS ever been shut down?

No, EMPANADAS VALRICO PINELLAS has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at EMPANADAS VALRICO PINELLAS?

The most frequently cited violations at EMPANADAS VALRICO PINELLAS are: Outer openings protected, Proper cooking temps, Proper hand/arm washing.

What does Florida violation V33 (Proper cooling equipment) mean?

TEMPERATURE FAILURE: Inadequate cooling equipment cannot maintain required temperatures, allowing food to enter the danger zone (41-135°F). Overloaded or malfunctioning refrigeration allows slow temperature rise that promotes bacterial growth. Clostridium botulinum grows in improperly refrigerated vacuum-packed foods. Equipment failure during busy periods creates mass food safety risk. Provide sufficient refrigeration and cooling capacity for the volume of food prepared. Monitor equipment temperatures at least daily. Maintain and repair equipment promptly. Do not overload refrigeration units (maintain air circulation). Use ambient temperature thermometers in all cooling equipment. Have backup plans for equipment failure.

EMPANADAS VALRICO PINELLAS

6870 66 ST N, Pinellas Park, FL 33781

Pinellas County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: EMPANADAS VALRICO INC · License: SEA6217619

EMPANADAS VALRICO PINELLAS in Pinellas Park, FL has 18 inspections on record with 70 total violations (3.9 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

18Inspections

70Violations

0Closures

Data current as of September 19, 2024

Inspection History (18)

Sep 19, 2024 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Apr 12, 2024 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

Dec 8, 2023 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Jun 30, 2023 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V25 Allergen awareness

May 13, 2022 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V40 Wiping cloths usage

May 28, 2021 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V38 Waste properly disposed

Apr 3, 2021 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 29, 2021 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jun 1, 2020 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 12, 2020 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Jun 12, 2019 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Feb 5, 2019 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V43 Premises maintained

Aug 24, 2018 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 20, 2018 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jun 18, 2018 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 17, 2018 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V16 Proper cooking temps

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 10, 2018 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 9, 2017 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

How Does This Facility Compare?

EMPANADAS VALRICO PINELLAS has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Pinellas County average of 0.27 closures per facility. It has averaged 3.9 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 4.56.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has EMPANADAS VALRICO PINELLAS had?: EMPANADAS VALRICO PINELLAS has had 18 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has EMPANADAS VALRICO PINELLAS ever been shut down?: No, EMPANADAS VALRICO PINELLAS has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at EMPANADAS VALRICO PINELLAS?: The most frequently cited violations at EMPANADAS VALRICO PINELLAS are: Outer openings protected, Proper cooking temps, Proper hand/arm washing.

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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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Last verified: September 19, 2024 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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