MARIA ALICIA'S CANTINA
530 CLEVELAND ST · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33755-4008
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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
08A-05-4High Priority – Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs in glass door cooler over salsa, sour cream, and dressings. **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. – approximately 4 roaches behind conduit on wall behind prep table/reach in cooler – approximately 1 roach in small hole in wall **Warning**
35A-23-4High Priority – Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Black residue/ flecks built up around metal shelf connected to wall over reach in cooler. **Warning**
Intermediate 4
22-05-4Intermediate – Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. Stained **Warning**
31A-03-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. – Sanitizer bucket in hand sink at front counter – cleaning supplies and bag of black beans in hand sink in storage/dish area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-35-4Intermediate – No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. – hand sink in kitchen – hand sink at front counter Employee replaced paper towels **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic 9
23-07-4Basic – – Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Reach in cooler – hood filters soiled with grease **Warning**
32-12-5Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. – 1 dead roach stuck to wall above hand sink – 1 dead roach under wooden shelf near first aid box – 2 dead roaches stuck to tape of "employee rights" poster in kitchen – 2 dead roaches on floor under cook top – 1 dead roach on metal shelf under cook top **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-36-4Basic – Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Bag of black beans in hand wash sink in back storage/warewashing room **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Cases of tomatoes stored on floor behind counter. Bags of onions on floor in kitchen. Employee moved items off floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. – Small holes in wall behind reach in cooler/prep area. – stainless steel plating peeling off wall around cook line **Warning**
14-67-4Basic – Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Reach in cooler in kitchen near cook top **Warning**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of togo containers on floor in storage. **Warning**
21-07-4Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm. Employee said bucket contained bleach mixture. Corrected to 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:36 AM.
Violation category totals
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3 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.