El Paladar Jibaro in Valrico
Last inspected:
122 Pierce Christie Dr, Valrico, FL 33594El Paladar Jibaro in Valrico has accumulated 117 violations across 24 inspections since 2016, averaging 4.9 violations per inspection, slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced emergency closures. Hand washing violations were cited in at least 6 of the last 8 inspections, including a high-priority violation as recently as October 2025. The facility has also been subject to repeated fire safety violations related to cooking equipment hood suppression systems, cited in 2020, 2020, and 2022. Two disciplinary actions resulted in combined fines of $760. The most recent inspection on October 8, 2025 identified 24 violations including high-priority findings in hand washing, chemical storage, and consumer advisory, and was completed with no further action.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
El Paladar Jibaro in Valrico: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
This Facility
4.8
violations / inspection
4.8 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
El Paladar Jibaro in Valrico: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $760.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2019049460 | $600.00 | Jul 22, 2019 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 3--2019037812 | $160.00 | May 22, 2019 | Miami (Doral) |
El Paladar Jibaro in Valrico: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (10)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
Observed 1 small double fryer in use in back kitchen next to oven **Repeat Violation**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Full text of violation **Repeat Violation**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Complaint Full · 45-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. **Repeat Violation**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 7 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. **Repeat Violation**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Complaint Full · 47-01-4 · Call Back - Complied
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Observed frayed/spliced electrical wires. For reporting purposes only. Exposed electrical wiring around outlets in kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2019-03-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2019-05-22: **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2019-10-21: **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Complaint Full · 47-03-4 · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. 3 Switch plates missing at front counter area from outlets . **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2019-07-22: **Admin Complaint**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Complaint Full · 47-03-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. 3 Switch plates missing at front counter area from outlets . **Repeat Violation**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Complaint Full · 48-04-4 · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Gas grill stored in bar . 3 LP gas tanks stored in main building in dry storage area,
Gas can in dry storage area . - From follow-up inspection 2019-03-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2019-05-22: Employee cooking In kitchen using propane tank and burner . **Admin Complaint**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Complaint Full · 47-01-4 · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Observed frayed/spliced electrical wires. For reporting purposes only. Exposed electrical wiring around outlets in kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2019-03-20: **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Complaint Full · 47-01-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Observed frayed/spliced electrical wires. For reporting purposes only. Exposed electrical wiring around outlets in kitchen area.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
El Paladar Jibaro in Valrico: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections20 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections1 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Warning Issued
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections21 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 7 inspections43 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
El Paladar Jibaro in Valrico: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was El Paladar Jibaro in Valrico last inspected?
- El Paladar Jibaro in Valrico was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 16, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at El Paladar Jibaro in Valrico?
- The most frequently cited violations at El Paladar Jibaro in Valrico are: Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils, Employee health policy.
- How many health inspections has El Paladar Jibaro in Valrico had?
- El Paladar Jibaro in Valrico has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of El Paladar Jibaro in Valrico find?
- El Paladar Jibaro in Valrico was most recently inspected on April 16, 2026 with 3 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has El Paladar Jibaro in Valrico ever been shut down?
- No, El Paladar Jibaro in Valrico has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 V25 (Allergen awareness) mean?
- Violation 25 (Allergen awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/25.
- Has El Paladar Jibaro in Valrico had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, El Paladar Jibaro in Valrico has 10 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has El Paladar Jibaro in Valrico faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, El Paladar Jibaro in Valrico has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $760.00 in fines.
- How much has El Paladar Jibaro in Valrico been fined?
- El Paladar Jibaro in Valrico has been fined a total of $760.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has El Paladar Jibaro in Valrico operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: El Rico Frappe Latino (2019-2022).
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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).
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