GORDITAS DON HUICHO
2071 Drew Street
Clearwater, Florida, 33765
Pinellas County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.6/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/14/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-45-4:Basic - -Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves in dishwashing area Repeat Violation
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Reviewed with person in charge . Employee cleaned interior of ice machine Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves inside reach in cooler . Reviewed with person in charge
- 33-23-4:Basic - Dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface in the grass
- 08B-31-4:Basic - Food ( shrimp ) stored in undrained ice inside triple door cooler . Person in charge removed ice Corrected On-Site
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage ( open bottle of water ) container in a cold holding unit ( glass door cooler ) with food to be served to customers. Reviewed with person in charge . Person in charge relocated drink to a separate container Corrected On-Site
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Beans at 52-56 F at 11:00 am stacked and separated by cardboard in double door cooler cooked previous day at 6:00 pm . Person in charge moved bean to dishwashing area to discard .
- 01B-36-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Beans at 52-56 F at 11:00 am stacked and separated by cardboard in double door cooler cooked previous day at 6:00 pm . Person in charge over beans to dishwashing area to discard .
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food ( raw fish) stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food ( cooked noodles ) in triple door cooler . Person in charge rearranged food Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/14/2025 revealed 9 total violations (3 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 12/5/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Located in the kitchen.
- 14-45-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves in warewashing area.
- 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Spatulas stored in between shelf grates exposed to contamination near warewashing area.
- 16-13-5: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. 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
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed ice scoop from ice. Corrected On-Site
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.
- 16-05-4:Basic - Wash/Rinse/Sanitizing solution not maintained clean. Rinse sink is soiled with food debris. Operator drained, cleaned sink and refilled. Corrected On-Site
- 22-42-4:High 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-13-4:High 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-04-5:High 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
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/5/2024 revealed 11 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 4/10/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in cooler across from cooktop are torn. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-10: **Time Extended**
- 14-13-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Molcajetes underneath prep table with microwaves are not smooth and easily cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-10: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/10/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 4/8/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
5
Basic
13
Total
23
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Ladies restroom is not self closing or tight fitting. Warning
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup used to dispense lemonade in kitchen. Warning
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting board in clean ware washing area has grooved cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches on floor of bar area not currently in use. Manager removed and sanitized the area. Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep tables with microwaves. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys on prep table next to microwaves. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in cooler across from cooktop are torn. Warning
- 14-13-4:Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Molcajetes underneath prep table with microwaves are not smooth and easily cleanable. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in either restroom. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler across from cooktop have built up food debris. Warning
- 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Clean silverware on prep table in kitchen stored with food contact surfaces upright. Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Seasonings on prep table by ice machine are stored not covered. Manager covered. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented 8 ounce can of pineapple slices. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over ready-to-eat peppers in double door reach in freezer near ice machine. Inspector discussed proper food storage. Warning
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1 rodent dropping on floor of bar area not currently in use. Manager removed and sanitized the area. Warning
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 1 ice cube in ice machine had red pepper flakes. Manager discarded. Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Glass cleaner stored over cantaloupes in kitchen. Manager removed glass cleaner. Warning
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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. Inspector emailed written procedures for Vomit and Diarrheal Cleanup. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board and reach in cooler has built up food debris. Molcajete has built up food debris. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Potato peeler and straw in hand wash sink next to ice machine. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. Inspector emailed operator Employee Health Reporting Responsibilities in Spanish. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink next to ice machine. Manager replaced soap. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/8/2024 revealed 23 total violations (5 high priority, 5 intermediate, 13 basic).
Inspection on 8/25/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
0
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Temperatures taken at 11:15 am Cooked cactus 78 F , cooked rice 59F ,cooked pork 46 F , cooked rice 49 F in glass double door cooler cooled previous night at 10:00 am - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: Cooked rice 107 F on counter cooling at 5:20 pm placed on counter at 12:00 pm -reviewed proper cooling with manager - cooked rice discarded Admin Complaint
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Temperatures taken at 11:15 am Cooked cactus 78 F , cooked rice 59F ,cooked pork 46 F , cooked rice 49 F in glass double door cooler cooled previous night at 10:00 am - no temperatures taken this day - reviewed with manager temperature monitoring practices, proper cooling procedures and food storage to allow adequate air flow - manager discarded food individual containers of salsa at front counter at 55-60F in bowl at front counter -no temperatures taken this day - manager discarded **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: Cooked rice 107 F on counter cooling at 5:20 pm placed on counter at 12:00 pm -reviewed proper cooling with manager - cooked rice discarded **Corrective Action Taken**
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager Juan unable to locate food manager certificate .Susana Peña has current food manager training - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: Manager Juan does not have food manager certification . Susana Peña 2/19/21 National Registry of Food Safety **Time Extended**
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Missing certificates for 2 employees - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/25/2023 revealed 4 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 8/24/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
5
Basic
5
Total
13
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation for cook
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board in food prep area -manager removed towel Corrected On-Site
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
- 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables ( onions) not washed prior to preparation. Reviewed with manager . Employee stopped chopping onions , then washed onions prior to continuing to chop onions . **Corrective Action Taken**
- 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.0 ppm chlorine - manager changed solution - recheck 100 ppm chlorine Corrected On-Site
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Temperatures taken at 11:15 am Cooked cactus 78 F , cooked rice 59F ,cooked pork 46 F , cooked rice 49 F in glass double door cooler cooled previous night at 10:00 am
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Temperatures taken at 11:15 am Cooked cactus 78 F , cooked rice 59F ,cooked pork 46 F , cooked rice 49 F in glass double door cooler cooled previous night at 10:00 am - no temperatures taken this day - reviewed with manager temperature monitoring practices, proper cooling procedures and food storage to allow adequate air flow - manager discarded food individual containers of salsa at front counter at 55-60F in bowl at front counter -no temperatures taken this day - manager discarded **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - individual containers of salsa at front counter at 55-60F in bowl at front counter -no temperatures taken this day - reviewed with manager , adding ice to keep salsa cold 41 F or below for salsa placed on counter - manager discarded **Corrective Action Taken**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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.
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager Juan unable to locate food manager certificate .Susana Peña has current food manager training
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at the cook line - manager placed paper towels at hand wash sink Corrected On-Site
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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.
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - 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. Missing certificates for 2 employees
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/24/2023 revealed 13 total violations (3 high priority, 5 intermediate, 5 basic).