Ensley, Escambia County

VALLARTA MEXICAN RESTAURANT

9121 B PENSACOLA BLVD, Ensley, FL 32534

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 Basic
Mar 31, 2026
City
Ensley
County
Escambia
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
18

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 31, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-09-4

Detail 24481740

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Upon inspection observed cutting board on main line with deep cut marks no longer cleanable.

Sep 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-69-4

Detail 24005505

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Upon inspection observed ice buildup inside walk-in freezer.

Apr 16, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-34-5

Detail 23725615

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Upon inspection observed multiple ceiling tiles in kitchen soiled and stained. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 23725614

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Upon inspection observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer.

Nov 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

22-31-4

Detail 23372769

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Upon inspection observed exterior rust on walk-in cooler.

24-08-4

Detail 23372768

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Upon inspection observed moisture between stacked pans on drying racks.

Jun 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

51-11-4

Detail 22906701

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Upon inspection observed 3 Co2 tanks not secured in the back of the kitchen, manager proceeded to secure the tanks. Corrected On-Site

36-32-5

Detail 22906700

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Upon inspection observed multiple ceiling tiles damaged throughout kitchen Repeat Violation

Oct 16, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-32-5

Detail 22366740

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Upon inspection observed ceiling tiles in kitchen soiled and stained throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 22366739

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Upon inspection observed cooking equipment outdated.

Jun 1, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-34-5

Detail 21922273

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Upon inspection observed ceiling leaking in back of the kitchen in front of walk-in cooler and ceiling leaking in front of bar in front of the restaurant. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-08: Upon call back manager verified leaking still continues repairs are projected to begin in two weeks. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-13: Extension will be given for 30 days, Insurance company is scheduled to access damage on 11/10/2022. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-16: Upon CB Operator stated that insurance canceled appointment due to the recent hurricane in south Florida and reschedule for December 15. Time extended for 30 days. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-20: Operator stated repairs will start in two weeks. Time will be extended for 60 days. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-16: Upon inspection operator stated that contractor is waiting for materials to fix roof time has been extended for 30 days.Time Extended ** Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-10: Upon arrival at establishment , roofing company was working on the roof. Operator stated that it will be finished in 3 weeks. An extension of 30 day will be giving. Time Extended

Feb 16, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-34-5

Detail 21786961

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Upon inspection observed ceiling leaking in back of the kitchen in front of walk-in cooler and ceiling leaking in front of bar in front of the restaurant. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-08: Upon call back manager verified leaking still continues repairs are projected to begin in two weeks. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-13: Extension will be given for 30 days, Insurance company is scheduled to access damage on 11/10/2022. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-16: Upon CB Operator stated that insurance canceled appointment due to the recent hurricane in south Florida and reschedule for December 15. Time extended for 30 days. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-20: Operator stated repairs will start in two weeks. Time will be extended for 60 days. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-16: Upon inspection operator stated that contractor is waiting for materials to fix roof time has been extended for 30 days.Time Extended ** Time Extended

Dec 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-34-5

Detail 21649755

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Upon inspection observed ceiling leaking in back of the kitchen in front of walk-in cooler and ceiling leaking in front of bar in front of the restaurant. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-08: Upon call back manager verified leaking still continues repairs are projected to begin in two weeks. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-13: Extension will be given for 30 days, Insurance company is scheduled to access damage on 11/10/2022. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-16: Upon CB Operator stated that insurance canceled appointment due to the recent hurricane in south Florida and reschedule for December 15. Time extended for 30 days. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-20: Operator stated repairs will start in two weeks. Time will be extended for 60 days. Time Extended

Nov 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-34-5

Detail 21575151

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Upon inspection observed ceiling leaking in back of the kitchen in front of walk-in cooler and ceiling leaking in front of bar in front of the restaurant. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-08: Upon call back manager verified leaking still continues repairs are projected to begin in two weeks. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-13: Extension will be given for 30 days, Insurance company is scheduled to access damage on 11/10/2022. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-16: Upon CB Operator stated that insurance canceled appointment due to the recent hurricane in south Florida and reschedule for December 15. Time extended for 30 days. Time Extended

Oct 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-34-5

Detail 21489899

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Upon inspection observed ceiling leaking in back of the kitchen in front of walk-in cooler and ceiling leaking in front of bar in front of the restaurant. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-08: Upon call back manager verified leaking still continues repairs are projected to begin in two weeks. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-13: Extension will be given for 30 days, Insurance company is scheduled to access damage on 11/10/2022. Time Extended

Sep 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-34-5

Detail 21340003

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Upon inspection observed ceiling leaking in back of the kitchen in front of walk-in cooler and ceiling leaking in front of bar in front of the restaurant. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-08: Upon call back manager verified leaking still continues repairs are projected to begin in two weeks. Time Extended

Aug 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Basic: 5Total: 5

36-32-5

Detail 21306092

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Upon inspection observed multiple ceiling tiles damaged and soiled. Multiple tiles missing in the back of the kitchen.

29-49-6

Detail 21306093

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Upon inspection observed standing water of reach in cooler by make line next to hot holding station.

36-50-4

Detail 21306094

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Upon inspection observed walk-in cooler fans soiled with mold like substance in the back of the kitchen.

36-34-5

Detail 21306091

Basic - Upon inspection observed ceiling leaking in back of the kitchen in front of walk-in cooler and ceiling leaking in front of bar in front of the restaurant.

36-27-5

Detail 21306090

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Upon inspection observed.

Feb 16, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-36-4

Detail 21786962

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Upon inspection observed multiple ceiling tiles missing in kitchen. Repeat Violation

36-32-5

Detail 21786963

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Upon inspection observed ceiling tiles damaged throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 21786964

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Upon inspection observed ceiling tiles soiled with mold like substance throughout kitchen. Upon inspection observed walk-in vents soiled with mold like substance. Repeat Violation

Aug 17, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

36-32-5

Detail 21283241

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Upon inspection observed ceiling tiles in disrepair in back of the kitchen.

29-49-6

Detail 21283240

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler,by make line next hot holding station.

36-50-4

Detail 21283242

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Upon inspection observed walk-in cooler fans soiled with mold like substance in the back of the kitchen.

36-27-5

Detail 21283239

Basic - Wall soiled with mold like substance in back of the kitchen.

Mar 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 30, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.