Mariscos Vallarta Mexican Grill
10155 SW Hwy 484 Unit 2, Dunnellon, FL 34432 · Permanent Food Service · License 5203119
What drove the grade
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 19 routine inspection2 intermediate, 4 basic-10
- Safety score90
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 19, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
6 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate2
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Oyster tags do not have the last date served.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No paper towels at handwash sink next to ice machine.
Basic4
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Food dispensed ( sugar )with a bowl without a handle. Manager removed bowl.
Fixed on the spot
Code 32, Restrooms: Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken.
Self closing mechanism disconnected in men's room and unisex restroom in ice cream shop
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Floor tiles missing in ice cream shop.
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in kitchen. Manager secured tank
Fixed on the spot
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Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.