MI FONDITA RESTAURANT CORP
1917 DREW ST · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33765
Inspection Summary
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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
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 5 live roaches in the crack of the dream table in front counter 1 live roach on wall in dining room 4 live roaches in kitchen over door to hall 2 live roaches on floor under 3 compartment sink 1 live roach on pipe over reach in cooler 3 live roaches in hand sink in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
35A-23-4High Priority – Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Excrement from roaches observed in ac handler area, wall, door hinges.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. salsa verde (47F cold holding) raw chicken (48F – Cold Holding) employee moved to reach in freezer to quick chill. Retemped salsa verde 39 F and raw chicken 43F **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 6
02C-03-5Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened 8-7 no date mark. Employee dated milk
12A-03-4Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in 3 compartment sink.
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in kitchen inaccessible due to live roaches inside.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink in front counter and kitchen. Employee refilled paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee working 3 months no training. **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. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 9
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup in salt. Employee removed portion cup. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach under soap dispenser in kitchen 3 dead roaches on floor in dining room under tables 25 dead roaches in hinge of door to kitchen from hall 5 dead roaches under and behind reach in coolers 1 dead roach on floor under 3 compartment sink 1 dead roach on shelf next to stove 1 dead roach on floor under reach in cooler 3 dead roaches on wall near microwave 3 dead roaches on floor in hall area 1 dead roach inside reach in cooler in hall **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys on shelf over reach in cooler. Employee removed keys. **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled throughout restaurant and kitchen
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Sugar and oil on the floor in hall and kitchen. Employee moved off floor. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled with food debris.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign in kitchen hand sink. Provided sign to operator and she displayed. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves in kitchen soiled.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of white powder not labeled. Employee labeled salt. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 3:05 AM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 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.