GORDITAS DON HUICHO
2071 DREW ST · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33765
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
22-42-4High Priority – Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Reading 0ppm. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee added chlorine sanitizer. Rechecked reading 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee bare hand touching cell phone then touching clean utensils without washing hands first. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. Will email DBPR Form 5030-157. Washing Hands Method.
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef stored above avocados in cooler near microwave. Operator removed avocados from below raw beef. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 1
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic 7
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Located in the kitchen.
14-45-4Basic – Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves in warewashing area.
24-07-4Basic – Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Spatulas stored in between shelf grates exposed to contamination near warewashing area.
16-13-5Basic – Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Employee washing, sanitizer then rinsing dishes in three-compartment sink. Discussed with PIC proper warewashing procedures. Operator setup three-compartment sink in correct order. Will email DBPR Form 5025-010. Manual Dishwashing Procedure. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed ice scoop from ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.
16-05-4Basic – Wash/Rinse/Sanitizing solution not maintained clean. Rinse sink is soiled with food debris. Operator drained, cleaned sink and refilled. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 20, 2026 12:23 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.