LA GLORIA COCINA MEXICANA
4505 PARK BLVD STE 2 · PINELLAS PARK · Pinellas County · FL 33781
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Sheet pans of raw chicken above raw fish, raw pork and raw beef on speed rack in walk in cooler. Raw beef stored above raw pork and raw fish on speed racks in walk in cooler. Employee stored all items at minimum cooking temperatures. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Bowl of raw beef and raw shelled eggs stored above in use containers with no lid of shredded cheese, sliced jalapeños, bacon, chorizo and salsa in reach in deli cooler. Employee moved bowl of raw beef to walk in cooler. Raw shelled eggs were moved to bottom shelf in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pots of food items on stovetop burners: cooked beef (101F – Hot Holding); fresh tomato sauce (81F – Hot Holding) Employee turn on the flame to the stove burner to bring up temperatures. Inspector re-temped items at 3:50pm: cooked beef (185F – Reheating); fresh tomato sauce (200F -Reheating) Food item in hot holding well: refried beans (130F – Hot Holding) Employee reheated item in microwave. Re-temped item at 3:57pm: refried beans (175F – Reheat) **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 10
11-07-5Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on reach in deli cooler. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Equipment rearranged in front counter area not allowing access to hand sink in. Chair stored in-front of hand sink also blocking access. Inspector moved chair and equipment slightly over to allow access to hand sink in front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit for three compartment sink sanitization.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink in front counter area. Employee stocked roll of paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
51-16-7Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Remodel no plan review. Moved hand sink in kitchen to corner near 3 compartment sink. Plans verified on OnBase do not reflect current layout of establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No proof of employee reporting agreement for mployee Reina L. hired 30 days ago.
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand sink in front counter area. Employee stocked soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Employee labeled as bleach. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 5
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired on 2/2/2023. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Containers of salsa stored on floor in walk in cooler. Box of oil on floor in kitchen area. Employee moved off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.Microwave interior soiled with food debris.
29-27-4Basic – No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. No mop sink observed. Employee stated mop water is being dumped in the restroom toilet. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Bus tub of corn on the cob not covered in reach in freezer chest. Container of cooked beef in walk in cooler not covered.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 20, 2026 12:35 PM.
Violation category totals
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4 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 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.