LA GLORIA COCINA MEXICANA
4505 PARK BLVD STE 2 · PINELLAS PARK · Pinellas County · FL 33781
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
12A-07-5High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee changed gloves no hand washing **Warning**
12A-20-4High Priority – Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee rinsed hands in three compartment sink. Then changed gloves **Warning**
22-45-4High Priority – Observed Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Spanish education sent to establishment provided DBPR Form HR 5025-510 **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork in over too ready to eat soup in container. **Warning**
03F-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. **Warning**
Intermediate 7
11-07-5Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning**
12A-03-4Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee rinsed hands in three compartment sink. **Warning**
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. **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink at cook line fully blocked by bucket and trash can and table. **Warning**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Freddy Certified food manager hanging on the wall near front counter. Employee told me he doesn't work here. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 5 employees. 2 prep 1 cook 1 serving, I doing dishes. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**
Basic 6
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container water bottle on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Next to newly made tortillas on shelf above deli coolers **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Large pan on floor next to stove with cooling beef **Warning**
36-68-5Basic – Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Near cook line hand wash sink. **Warning**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning**
08B-39-4Basic – Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Bundles of cilantro cut before cutting. Education **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 8:08 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.