Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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TIENDA LA HUASTECA

1745 DREW ST · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33755

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 11, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3705022
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13743501
DBPR license6218339

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#5High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Pork 47F -52F , raw chicken 47 F , cut lettuce 48 F , cooked beans 48 F , beef 48 F , salsa 48 F , hard boiled eggs 48F , cooked chicken 48 F , beef 51F , cooked rice 48 F , cooked mushrooms 49;F, milk 49 F, pooled eggs 50F , mozzarella cheese 49-50 F in walk in cooler . Manager discarded food **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action TakenStop Sale
#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork 47F -52F , raw chicken 47 F , cut lettuce 48 F , cooked beans 48 F , beef 48 F , salsa 48 F , hard boiled eggs 48F , cooked chicken 48 F , beef 51F , cooked rice 48 F , cooked mushrooms 49;F, milk 49 F, pooled eggs 50F , mozzarella cheese 49-50F in walk in cooler . Manager discarded food **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Intermediate 2

#7Intermediate05-06-4

Intermediate – Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Reading 24 F using the ice method . Manager calibrated thermometer **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#8Intermediate05-10-4

Intermediate – Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.Reviewed with manager

Basic 4

#1Basic14-45-4

Basic – Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves in walk in cooler . **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic14-74-7

Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Cold holding food inside walk in cooler at 47F -48 F Ambient thermometer reading 47-48 F . Manager scheduled service for this morning **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#3Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in dishwashing area and storage area **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food( box of oil) stored on floor in front counter area . Food relocated **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 2:51 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.