LA POLLERA COLORADA
1226 S HIGHLAND AVE · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33756
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw meats throughout freezers stored in plastic produce bags. Discussed with operator that they need to use food safe bags.
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Raw pork stored over cooked pork in reach in cooler. Operator moved cooked over raw. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken held at 105F. Employee removed and heated on stove top to 165F. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 2
52-01-4Intermediate – Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Observed Swai in freezer. Grouper on menu. Operator showed us invoices with Swai on it and stated they were using it as Grouper. Educated that they would have to change the fish on the menu or order Grouper. **Admin Complaint**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Plantains, chicken and tomatoes not date marked.
Basic 4
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in front kitchen area. Acoustic tiles in front kitchen area not smooth.
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in coolers and freezers interior/shelves in center section of kitchen have have accumulation of soil residues.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pork thawing at room temp. Operator running water over pork in bin. **Corrective Action Taken**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powder substances not labeled on front counter and back kitchen area. Sauce not labeled in reach in cooler door. Frozen items not labeled.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 3:34 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.