How many health inspections has EL PALADAR JIBARO had?

EL PALADAR JIBARO has had 23 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has EL PALADAR JIBARO ever been shut down?

No, EL PALADAR JIBARO has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at EL PALADAR JIBARO?

The most frequently cited violations at EL PALADAR JIBARO are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health policy, Time as control.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?

BACTERIAL BIOFILM: Improperly cleaned multi-use utensils develop bacterial biofilms within 24 hours. These biofilms protect pathogens (Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli) from routine sanitizing — requiring physical scrubbing to remove. Each use of a contaminated utensil transfers pathogens to food. Improperly cleaned cutting boards harbor 200x more bacteria than a toilet seat. Clean and sanitize all multi-use utensils using the 3-compartment sink method: Wash in hot soapy water (110°F minimum), rinse in clean water, sanitize in approved solution (50-100 ppm chlorine or 200-400 ppm quaternary ammonium for 30 seconds), air dry. Or use properly functioning commercial dishwasher. Clean utensils at least every 4 hours during continuous use.

What does Florida violation V32 (Proper sanitizing) mean?

SANITIZER FAILURE: Improper sanitizer concentration leaves pathogens alive on surfaces. Too weak: bacteria survive and multiply. Too strong: chemical residue contaminates food. Incorrect temperature or contact time reduces effectiveness by up to 90%. Without proper sanitizing, cleaned surfaces still harbor millions of Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli. Use approved sanitizers at proper concentration: Chlorine: 50-100 ppm, temperature 75°F+, contact time 7 seconds minimum. Quaternary ammonium: 200-400 ppm, temperature per manufacturer specs, contact time 30 seconds minimum. Hot water sanitizing: 171°F for 30 seconds. Test concentration with test strips every 2 hours. Change solution when dirty.

EL PALADAR JIBARO

122 PIERCE CHRISTIE DR, Valrico, FL 33594

Hillsborough County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: EL RICO FRAPPE LATINO VALRICO LLC · License: SEA3918284

EL PALADAR JIBARO in Valrico, FL has 23 inspections on record with 105 total violations (4.6 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

23Inspections

105Violations

0Closures

Data current as of May 28, 2025

Inspection History (23)

May 28, 2025 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

May 15, 2025 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Warning Issued

Jan 21, 2025 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Jan 25, 2024 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V42 Equipment condition

Sep 20, 2023 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 18, 2023 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Warning Issued

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 10, 2022 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance

Aug 4, 2022 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Feb 9, 2022 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Aug 18, 2021 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Nov 23, 2020 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance

Jul 22, 2020 — Complaint Full· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V06 Handwashing facilities

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance

V51 Premises clean

Jun 22, 2020 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

V42 Equipment condition

Apr 28, 2020 — Complaint Full· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Nov 21, 2019 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V09 No contamination

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance

Oct 21, 2019 — Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control

Basic Violations

V47 Wall/ceiling maintenance

Jul 22, 2019 — Complaint Full· 4 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Basic Violations

V47 Wall/ceiling maintenance

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

May 23, 2019 — Complaint Full· 8 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V47 Wall/ceiling maintenance

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

May 22, 2019 — Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control

Basic Violations

V47 Wall/ceiling maintenance

V48 Food storage

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 20, 2019 — Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control

Basic Violations

V47 Wall/ceiling maintenance

V48 Food storage

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 19, 2019 — Complaint Full· 10 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance

V47 Wall/ceiling maintenance

V48 Food storage

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Nov 28, 2018 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Nov 27, 2018 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

How Does This Facility Compare?

EL PALADAR JIBARO has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Hillsborough County average of 0.16 closures per facility. It has averaged 4.6 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.43.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has EL PALADAR JIBARO had?: EL PALADAR JIBARO has had 23 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has EL PALADAR JIBARO ever been shut down?: No, EL PALADAR JIBARO has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at EL PALADAR JIBARO?: The most frequently cited violations at EL PALADAR JIBARO are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health policy, Time as control.

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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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