Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

LA POLLERA COLORADA

1226 S HIGHLAND AVE · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33756

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 24, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3384317
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8478793
DBPR license6215586

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#4High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food ( raw chicken) stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.( pitcher of salsa ) in back kitchen prep area – manager rearranged food **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 3

#5Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Mop bucket in front of hand wash sink in food prep area – manager relocated mop bucket **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pot stored in cook line hand wash sink -manager removed pot Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks must be accessible at all times and is used for washing hands only **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in dishwashing area – manager restocked paper towels **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 3

#1Basic16-13-5

Basic – Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. No rinse step at triple sink – discussed with manager who then explained to dish washer – triple sink then set up properly- dishes rewashed , rinsed and sanitized **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food ( box of bananas ) stored on floor under triple sink – reviewed with manager proper food storage – manager relocated bananas **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic08B-63-4

Basic – Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area in hallway near restrooms – discussed with manager – manager placed chain and lock of cooler **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 13, 2026 3:31 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.