LOS CHATINOS MEXICAN CUISINE
700 S MISSOURI AVE · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33756
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
4 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler: ground beef (50F – Cold Holding); rice (49F- Cold Holding); milk (48F- Cold Holding); chicken broth (48F – Cold Holding); sour cream (50F – Cold Holding); refried beans (47F – Cold Holding) Inspector observed ambient thermometer reading at 47F. Reach in deli cooler on cook line @3:15pm: cut lettuce (53F – Cold Holding); pico (62F – Cold Holding); raw shrimp (63F – Cold Holding); cut cabbage (56F – Cold Holding); shredded cheese (56F – Cold Holding) Employees moved food items into walk-in cooler and place bags of ice to bring down the temperatures. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: Walk in cooler: ground beef (39F – Cold Holding); chicken broth (37F- Cold Holding); cooked stuffed bell peppers (38F- Cold Holding); raw beef (39F – Cold Holding); House made green salsa (40F – Cold Holding); refried beans (41F – Cold Holding) Observed Digital thermometer gauge inside walk in cooler reading at 40F during callback inspection. Reach in deli cooler on cook line: cut lettuce (41F – Cold Holding); shredded cheese (43F – Cold Holding); raw shrimp (42F – Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (43F- Cold Holding); raw chicken (41F – Cold Holding); raw chicken breast (40F – Cold Holding) Observed digital thermometer gauge on the outside of the cooler is currently reading 38F. **Time Extended** **Time Extended**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in deli cooler cutting boards stained. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: **Time Extended**
51-16-7Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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/. Observed storage unit outside back kitchen area. Patio added with seating increase of 61 seats. Inspector provided DBPR seating change evaluation form. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: Time extended 60 days from routine inspection conducted on 2/23/25. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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. No employee training observed. Four employees all hired over 60 days ago engaging with food or in food preparation during the time of the inspection. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: Time extended 60 days from routine inspection conducted on 2/23/25. **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 15, 2026 12:31 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.