LA CHINA POBLANA MEXICAN RESTAURANT AND PIZZA LLC
2169 N HERCULES AVE · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33763
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
14-86-1High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels being used to line food pans. Discussed the need to used a material approved for food contact such as coffee filters of deli paper.
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. To go bags being used to store food with the food directly touching the bag. Explained the need to use bags approved for food storage.
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer buckets stored on prep tables. Buckets relocated during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board on cook line **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink containing food container Hand wash sink containing a can of pineapple Removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 11
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting board has deep grooves. No longer able to be cleaned and sanitized effectively..
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors, walls and ceilings solid through out the establishment including the cook line, prep areas and storage areas.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor.
36-68-5Basic – Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Operator in the process of replacing the hood.
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Discussed the need to use a non porous material to avoid slippping of cutting board.
38-01-4Basic – Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield damaged from heat on cook line .
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fixed equipment on cook line has a heavy accumulation of grease and food debris.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Walk in cooler beef, raw vegetables, rice
33-31-5Basic – Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Outside back door there is broken equipment and utensils and a black stone grill.
14-12-4Basic – Utensils in poor condition. Rubber spatula burned an broken.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles throw out the kitchen containing food removed from the original container not labeled with common name. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 23, 2026 12:03 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 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.