Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

EL LUNCH LATINO

1898 DREW ST · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33765

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJune 5, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency Order Callback Not Complied
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3671713
Visit number3
Inspection Visit ID13708013
DBPR license6218045

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#5High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. – 1 live roach on the prep table – manager removed roach, cleaned and sanitized prep table – 1 live roach crawling on the wall near hood system in kitchen over deep fryer – 1 live roach on wall in rear entry to kitchen – 1 live roach on pipe near hot water heater near kitchen hand wash sink – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-04: -2 live roaches on top of grease trap in kitchen -1 live roach roach on the triple sink drain board next to grease trap . Operator removed roaches and cleaned the area -1 live roach on the wall that went into small hole on the wall at the cook line- operator caulked the hole **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken** – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-05: 1 live roach on top of grease trap . Operator removed roach **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 1

#6Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting board in food prep area soiled with food build up in crevices on prep table – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-04: Per operator, Cutting boards on order to be delivered next week **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-05: **Time Extended**

Basic 4

#1Basic32-12-6

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-04: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-05: **Time Extended**

#2Basic14-09-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on prep table . – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-04: Per operator, Cutting boards on order to be delivered next week **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-05: Per manager , cutting boards are on order **Time Extended**

#3Basic35A-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Dead roaches on premises. – 1 dead roach on gasket of double door cooler – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-04: 2 dead roaches on top of the grease trap in kitchen . Operator removed dead roaches and cleaned the area **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken** – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-05: 2 dead roaches on the floor by the grease trap 2 dead roaches on the pipe near the grease trap. Operator removed dead roaches . **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#4Basic29-11-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Water leaking from pipe under hand wash sink near microwave . – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-04: Water draining from below hand wash sink when the cold water faucet is used **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-05: Cold water turned off at time of this inspection. Operator started repair and scheduled service to complete the repair **Time Extended**

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:42 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.