Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

EL LUNCH LATINO

1898 DREW ST · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33765

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 12, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3706159
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13744643
DBPR license6218045

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority3 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#3High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottles of vitamins stored on shelf next to spices . Person in charge relocated vitamins **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food ( raw beef) stored over or with ready-to-eat food ( ice cubes) in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Person in charge rearranged food **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on wall between fryer and reach in cooler . Person in charge removed roach and cleaned area **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#6High Priority35A-23-4

High Priority – Roach excrement and/or droppings present on walls around electrical and gas components in the kitchen and behind hot water heater **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#7High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored Container of cleaner stored on shelf next to bulk containers of dry beans . Person in charge relocated cleaner **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 3

#8Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – -Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled on the chemical storage shelf . Person in charge labeled spray bottle – container of detergent not labeled in the dishwashing area Person in charge labeled container **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – 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. – No current training for Astrid Orjuela

#10Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – 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.

Basic 2

#1Basic14-74-7

Basic – Cold holding equipment ( triple door reach in cooler ) not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Ambient thermometer reading at 60 F . Person in charge scheduled service this day

#2Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of salt on prep table. Person in charge labeled container **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 12:13 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
3 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.