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TAQUERIA VIVA MEXICO

1740 DREW ST · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33755

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 10, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3592529
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10871604
DBPR license6217013

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#5High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -raw beef 47 F, cooked chicken 48 F , cooked beef 45 F , cooked pork 49 F in bottom area of reach in cooler opposite grill in cooler overnight .No temperatures taken this morning . Employee discarded food **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action TakenStop Sale
#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. – raw beef 47 F, cooked chicken 48 F , cooked beef 45 F , cooked pork 49 F in bottom area of reach in cooler opposite grill in cooler overnight .No temperatures taken this morning . Employee discarded food **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#7Intermediate05-10-4

Intermediate – Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. No temperatures taken this day

Basic 4

#1Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -Utensils stored with food contact upward . Employees rearranged utensils – utensils hanging on storage shelf on the side in walk through pathway . Manager relocated utensils **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

#3Basic29-08-4

Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Leaking from pipe under kitchen hand wash sink . Bucket in place to catch water . Discussed with operator

#4Basic08B-62-4

Basic – Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area in hallway near restroom . Reviewed with manager

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 16, 2026 8:13 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.