TAQUERIA Y PANEDERIA LA CHIQUITA
1907 DREW ST STE A · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33765
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Prescription medicine bottles stored on shelf above reach in deli cooler on cook line. **Warning**
27-12-4High Priority – Establishment operating with no potable running water. No running water in the establishment available at the three compartment sink or the handwashing sink in the front counter kitchen area. Per the person in charge, the water and gas service to the establishment has been shut off since yesterday. **Warning**
Intermediate 8
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Printed the person in charge a DBPR Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events form. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Maricruz Castro training expired on 5/22/25. November other CFM certificate can be provided. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Triple door reach in deli cooler cutting board stained. **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dishes stored inside hand sink next to three compartment sink. **Warning**
27-06-4Intermediate – No hot running water at three-compartment sink. **Warning**
51-16-7Intermediate – 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/. Establishment no longer uses two store units – single unit only. Front counter added to unit with display case and reach in cooler in dining area that was a bakery area . Dough mixer relocated . Reviewed with operator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
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. Observed employee training for Eddie C. Dated 11/28/2023 through FLRA. **Warning**
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. **Warning**
Basic 5
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Triple door reach in deli cooler handles soiled with food debris. **Warning**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License not displayed for verification. **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior soiled with dried food debris. **Warning**
27-10-4Basic – No hot running water at mop sink. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Triple door reach in deli cooler gaskets soiled with black mold substance. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:25 AM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.