TIENDA LA HUASTECA
1745 DREW ST · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33755
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
23 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
03D-01-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. – cooked beef 45 F at 10:50 am cooked previous day at 5:00 pm . No temperatures taken. **Repeat Violation**
01B-36-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. – cooked beef 45 F at 10:50 am cooked previous day at 5:00 pm in walk in cooler . No temperatures taken. **Repeat Violation**
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Opened bag of raw shrimp over bags of vegetables in storage room . Manager rearranged food **Corrected On-Site**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. – 1 live roach on floor in storage area . Manager removed roach and cleaned and sanitized area **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. – pork 113 F in warming unit in meat market area reheated to 178 F **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored next to container of bread crumbs in meat market area . Manager relocated chemicals **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink in front counter area . Manager placed soap at hand wash sink . **Corrected On-Site**
05-10-4Intermediate – Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Reviewed with manager
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Ivan hired 2 to 3 months . Reviewed with manager
Basic 14
21-12-4Basic – -Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses in back food prep area . Manager relocated bucket -Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor in meat market area. Manager relocated bucket **Corrected On-Site**
14-06-4Basic – -Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed on container used for single service items above reach in cooler at cook line -Wood not sealed on shelf in reach in freezer in storage area -Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food ( bread) in walk in cooler
14-45-4Basic – Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves in walk in cooler .
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting.metal pans stacked on shelf in food prep area
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior double door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in kitchen area
35A-03-4Basic – Five dead roaches on gaskets of freezer in storage room . Manager removed dead roaches and cleaned and sanitized area **Corrected On-Site**
14-42-4Basic – Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food ( salt) not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container at cook line
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board on prep table in meat market area . Manager removed cloth **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. – mold like substance on gaskets of freezer in storage area – soiled air curtains in walk in cooler
32-17-4Basic – Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Manager connected self closing device **Corrected On-Site**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe at cook line
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in meat market area . Manager relocated mop to hang dry **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Container of salt at cook line not labeled -Sugar in self service area . Manager labeled food containers **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 4:43 PM.
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3 observation(s)
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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.