Vallarta's Mexican Restaurant in Temple Terrace
Last inspected:
9255 N 56 St, Temple Terrace, FL 336175501Vallarta's Mexican Restaurant in Temple Terrace has accumulated 310 violations across 33 inspections since 2016, averaging 9.4 per visit. The facility was shut down once for roach activity. In 2023, inspectors returned repeatedly over five months due to admin complaints, with multiple inspections finding high-priority violations related to food contact surfaces, ventilation, and chemical storage. The restaurant has faced three disciplinary actions totaling $760 in fines.
Most recent closure: November 23, 2015 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Vallarta's Mexican Restaurant in Temple Terrace: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
This Facility
9.3
violations / inspection
9.3 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg
5.74
violations / inspection
5.74 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Hillsborough County Avg
0.25
closures / facility
0.25 county average
Vallarta's Mexican Restaurant in Temple Terrace: Emergency Closure History (1)
| Date | Reason | Reopened |
|---|---|---|
| Roach activity | 08:56:00 |
Vallarta's Mexican Restaurant in Temple Terrace: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)
Total fines on record: $760.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2021052115 | $160.00 | Sep 13, 2021 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 3--2018033340 | $200.00 | May 23, 2018 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 3--2015051295 | $400.00 | Nov 23, 2015 | Fort Lauderdale |
Vallarta's Mexican Restaurant in Temple Terrace: Full Inspection History — DBPR (34)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections16 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 9 inspections35 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections16 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections26 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections16 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 6 inspections35 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections19 violations · 15 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 14 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections20 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Vallarta's Mexican Restaurant in Temple Terrace: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Vallarta's Mexican Restaurant in Temple Terrace last inspected?
- Vallarta's Mexican Restaurant in Temple Terrace was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 30, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Vallarta's Mexican Restaurant in Temple Terrace last shut down?
- Vallarta's Mexican Restaurant in Temple Terrace was last shut down on November 23, 2015 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Vallarta's Mexican Restaurant in Temple Terrace?
- The most frequently cited violations at Vallarta's Mexican Restaurant in Temple Terrace are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Vallarta's Mexican Restaurant in Temple Terrace had?
- Vallarta's Mexican Restaurant in Temple Terrace has had 34 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Vallarta's Mexican Restaurant in Temple Terrace find?
- Vallarta's Mexican Restaurant in Temple Terrace was most recently inspected on March 30, 2026 with 5 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Vallarta's Mexican Restaurant in Temple Terrace ever been shut down?
- Yes, Vallarta's Mexican Restaurant in Temple Terrace has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- Has Vallarta's Mexican Restaurant in Temple Terrace faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Vallarta's Mexican Restaurant in Temple Terrace has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $760.00 in fines.
- How much has Vallarta's Mexican Restaurant in Temple Terrace been fined?
- Vallarta's Mexican Restaurant in Temple Terrace has been fined a total of $760.00 across 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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