VALENTINAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT LLC

With 9 documented inspections, VALENTINAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT LLC in DE LEON SPRINGS has achieved a 2.5/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 11 months ago · 9 reports on file

North US Highway 17

Florida, 32130

Volusia County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)

Based on 9 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

5/13/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 10797660

Met Inspection Standards

1 int

41-17-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: **Time Extended**

4/9/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 10813840

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 3 int, 2 basic

10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -flour and sugar containers not labeled.
50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site
53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -on warning from 03/12.
11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.

3/12/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8994191

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 5 int, 2 basic

33-38-4:Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Warning
21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Warning
08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -package of opened chicken stored on top of open nag of beef. Corrected On-Site Warning
31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -ladies restroom -kitchen Warning
05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning
53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Warning
27-02-4:Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request.

12/10/2024· 1y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8993606

Follow-up Inspection Required

4 int, 1 basic

29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**
05-08-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. -digital thermometer not powering on. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: Admin Complaint
11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: Admin Complaint
02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -cooked beef, chicken and pork in reach in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: Cooked beef in cooler not dated. Operator stated it was cooked on Sunday. Admin Complaint

10/2/2024· 1y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8787771

Follow-up Inspection Required

4 int, 3 basic

36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water by three compartment sink. Warning
29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Warning
02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -container of flour not labeled. Warning
05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. -digital thermometer not powering on. Warning
53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning
02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -cooked beef, chicken and pork in reach in cooler. Warning

3/6/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8509765

Met Inspection Standards

2 high

41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Corrected On-Site
08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat foods in reach in cooler.

12/5/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8560175

Met Inspection Standards

N/A:No Violations Were Observed

11/28/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8509112

Follow-up Inspection Required

5 int

31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: **Time Extended**
16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: **Time Extended**
11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken and cooked beef not dated in reach in cooler (cooked 2 days ago). Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: **Time Extended**

9/26/2023· 2y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8386725

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 8 int, 4 basic

08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor, crate of tomatillos in kitchen. Warning
05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit, reach in cooler. Warning
21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Corrected On-Site Warning
02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name, container of flour at cookline. Warning
03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef at cookline at 66°f. Out of cooler 1 hour. Operator moved to freezer. Warning
03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken at 100°f. Out of cooler 1 hour. Advised operator to reheat to 165°f and hot hold at a minimum of 135°f. Warning
41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine exceeds 200ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning
11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Corrected On-Site Warning
31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Warning
16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning
53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning
31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in dish wash area. Warning
02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken and cooked beef not dated in reach in cooler (cooked 2 days ago). Warning
41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Warning