LOS CHATINOS MEXICAN CUISINE
700 S MISSOURI AVE · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33756
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
35A-02-7High Priority – Live, small flying insects found 7 flying insects next to mop sink and 3 compartment sink. Operator eradicated during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Nonfood grade bag storing rice on steam table. Operator removed from bag and placed in pan. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
41-24-4High Priority – Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Fly tape hanging over reach in freezer. Operator removed from ceiling. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-05-4High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Can of flying insect spray in mop sink. Operator removed from food area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ground beef (46F – Cold Holding); ground pork (46F – Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (46F – Cold Holding) items placed in reach in cooler at 10:30. Operator placed in freezer. Second temp 12:20 pork 37F, mozzarella 43F, beef 41F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine accumulated with pink substance in the back corner in bar area. **Warning**
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ceviche not identified as raw on menu. Operator began marking menus with symbol to indicate ceviche is raw. **Corrective Action Taken** **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. Expired certificates missing for Yolanda Peralta and Ulices Uriel Salinas. **Warning**
Basic 11
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling tiles near kitchen door to dining area stained. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Metal pans wet nesting on shelf above 3 compartment sink. Operator separated pans and set aside to rewash. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with heavy grease between flattop and stove. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Oil stored on floor. Operator relocated off floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in 3 reach-in freezers near back door. **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven has accumulation of black food debris. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease under flat top grill. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Stuffed peppers, rice and chicken in walk in stored uncovered. Operator placed plastic wrap on items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed heads of lettuce stored over cooked chicken. Operator relocated lettuce. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles at cook line not labeled. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 11:47 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.