MARISCOS VALLARTA MEXICAN GRILL
10155 SW HWY 484 UNIT 2, DUNNELLON, FL 34432
License #5203119
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Excellent Health Score
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MARISCOS VALLARTA MEXICAN GRILL in DUNNELLON currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 97.3 out of 100 — an A grade for consistent compliance with state food-safety standards. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on February 23, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 7 total violations — 1 critical, 2 major, 4 minor.
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The latest inspection on February 23, 2026 shows 7 observation rows: 1 critical, 2 major, and 4 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
- [36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Section of drywall missing above water heater.
- [35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. 1. One dead roach on floor in storage room. 2. One dead roach on floor in kitchen near mop sink. Manager swept both during this inspection.
- [33-23-4] Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle sitting directly on ground.
- [33-16-4] Open dumpster lid. Manager closed the lid during this inspection.
- [08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Bags of raw chicken stored above pan of raw beef on shelf inside reach-in cooler in prep room. Manager moved the raw chicken to the bottom shelf during.
- [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with old food debris. Manager moved the can opener to the warewash area to be cleaned.
- [31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sinks located in kitchen and prep area clocked with supplies. Manager removed all supplies from the sink during this inspection.
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