EL LUNCH LATINO
1898 DREW ST · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33765
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottles of vitamins stored on shelf next to spices . Person in charge relocated vitamins **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6High 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**
35A-05-4High 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**
35A-23-4High 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**
41-10-4High 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**
Intermediate 3
41-17-4Intermediate – -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**
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. – No current training for Astrid Orjuela
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.
Basic 2
14-74-7Basic – 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
02D-01-5Basic – 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**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 12:13 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 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.