Inspection Report

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LA CABANA DEL TIO

1709 DREW ST · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33755

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 27, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3574331
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10738384
DBPR license6215397

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#5High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food ( raw beef ) stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food ( cooked chicken ) in reach in cooler . Manager rearranged food . **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on wall in back kitchen area . Manager removed roach

#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked beef 70 F , cooked pork 70 F on counter under 1 hour . Manager put food in freezer for quick chill down recheck 49-53 **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 1

#8Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottles containing toxic substance not labeled in dishwashing area . Manager labeled spray bottles **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 4

#1Basic32-12-5

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Reviewed with manager

#2Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. – soiled shelf above door in kitchen . Reviewed with manager

#3Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit( walk in cooler ) with food to be served to customers. Manager discarded and relocated employee drinks **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered in walk in cooler . Reviewed with manager . Manager covered food **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 12, 2026 11:48 AM.

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 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.