Del Valle Latin Store & Market in Tampa

Last inspected:

1520 East Fowler Avenue, Tampa, FL 33612
Overview

Del Valle Latin Store & Market in Tampa has documented severe and recurring food safety compliance failures across 41 inspections spanning nearly a decade, averaging 9.7 violations per inspection—nearly double the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations appear in 24 of the 41 inspections, with handwashing, food contact surfaces, shell stock requirements, and employee health policy violations cited repeatedly across multiple years. The facility received a $200 administrative fine and has been issued warnings and administrative complaints on multiple occasions. The most recent inspection on March 18, 2026 documented 24 violations including high-priority citations for employee health policy, time as control, food contact surfaces, shell stock requirements, and handwashing procedures, resulting in a Warning Issued disposition. A prior inspection on September 18, 2024 prompted an administrative complaint recommendation after 10 violations including management awareness failures and shell stock requirement violations. Despite periodic compliance callbacks where violations were corrected on site, the pattern of recurring high-priority violations—particularly in handwashing, food contact surfaces, and employee health practices—indicates systemic management deficiencies that persist across years of regulatory oversight.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

41Inspections
398Violations
0Closures
$200in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Del Valle Latin Store & Market in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages

This Facility 9.7 violations / inspection 9.7 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg 5.74 violations / inspection 5.74 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Hillsborough County Avg 0.25 closures / facility 0.25 county average

Del Valle Latin Store & Market in Tampa: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $200.00

Disciplinary action history for Del Valle Latin Store & Market in Tampa
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
3--2022018105 $200.00 Feb 17, 2022 Miami (Doral)

Del Valle Latin Store & Market in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (41)

— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections1 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

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

Basic Violations

— 4 inspections33 violations · 24 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections39 violations · 30 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 5 inspections30 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative Complaint Time Extension
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections26 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 5 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections32 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 6 inspections39 violations · 27 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 5 inspections49 violations · 35 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 16 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections23 violations · 18 high priority

Del Valle Latin Store & Market in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Del Valle Latin Store & Market in Tampa last inspected?
Del Valle Latin Store & Market in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 18, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
What are the most common violations at Del Valle Latin Store & Market in Tampa?
The most frequently cited violations at Del Valle Latin Store & Market in Tampa are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Outer openings protected.
How many health inspections has Del Valle Latin Store & Market in Tampa had?
Del Valle Latin Store & Market in Tampa has had 41 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Del Valle Latin Store & Market in Tampa find?
Del Valle Latin Store & Market in Tampa was most recently inspected on March 18, 2026 with 10 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
Has Del Valle Latin Store & Market in Tampa ever been shut down?
No, Del Valle Latin Store & Market in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
Has Del Valle Latin Store & Market in Tampa faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Del Valle Latin Store & Market in Tampa has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
How much has Del Valle Latin Store & Market in Tampa been fined?
Del Valle Latin Store & Market in Tampa has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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