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MEGA BURRITO

1478 GULF TO BAY BLVD · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33755

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 24, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3571908
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10728758
DBPR license6217872

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority4 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#8High Priority29-37-4

High Priority – Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Reviewed with manager **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded cheddar cheese 52 F, cooked pork 52 F , Raw beef 53 F in cooler at cook line . Cooler cleaned with in 30 minutes . Manager put food on ice . **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 4

#10Intermediate11-27-4

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.

#11Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12Intermediate51-16-7

Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans on record not accurate . Dishwashing area and food prep area section close to mop sink has been removed . Market area 1476 Gulf to Bay is part of this license per operator and not included on plans on record . Minibar added in dining area

#13Intermediate53B-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. Employees hired over 2 months have no training

Basic 7

#1Basic14-45-4

Basic – Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves in walk in cooler ,Reviewed with manager

#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food ( bottles of water ) stored on floor in dining area . Reviewed with manager

#3Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

#4Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

#5Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar

#6Basic42-03-5

Basic – Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Ladder leaning on shelf with clean pits. Manager relocated ladder **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Cart of nachos uncovered near mini bar in front dining area **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 12, 2026 12:08 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
2 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.