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EL CARRIEL

1215 N MARTIN LUTHER KING · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33755

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 12, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3449627
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8738654
DBPR license6216189

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority1 Intermediate2 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 4

#3High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can in the storage room **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#4High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 dead flies in the storage room **Warning**

Warning
#5High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Beef (52F – Cold Holding); beef patties (31 F – Cold Holding); Pork (55F – Cold Holding); meatballs (55F – Cold Holding); cheese (55F – Cold Holding) all temps taken at 7:42am . All items in cooler since last night **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef (52F – Cold Holding); beef patties (31 F – Cold Holding); Pork (55F – Cold Holding); meatballs (55F – Cold Holding); cheese (55F – Cold Holding) all temps taken at 7:42am . All items in cooler since last night **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 1

#7Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled and rustic. Can opener soiled **Warning**

Warning

Basic 2

#1Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is expired 02-01 2024 **Warning**

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#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach by chest freezer in the storage room 4 dead roaches in the storage room next to trucks tires **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 1:45 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.