HUARACHE AZTECA 3
US 19 North
Clearwater, Florida, 33736
Pinellas County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/9/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice inside glass cooler in front line area . Manager relocated ice scoop Corrected On-Site
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food in reach in cooler . Reviewed with manager . Employee changed bag to food grade . Corrected On-Site
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shell eggs over seafood in walk in cooler . Reviewed with manager . Manager rearranged food Corrected On-Site
- 31B-06-4:Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Manager replaced dispenser with soap in pump dispenser Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/9/2025 revealed 4 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 11/25/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 4 pieces of tilapia inside ROP packaging thawed in walk in cooler. Educated stop sale issued **Corrective Action Taken**
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Fish in walk in cooler. Employee covered Corrected On-Site
- 21-01-4:Basic - Wiping cloths used for occasional spills on tableware (utensils, plates or bowls served to the consumer) not dry and used just for that purpose. Chlorine was 200ppm now 50 ppm Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/25/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 4/17/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/17/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 4/16/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and in disrepair throughout the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: Still observed **Time Extended**
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in kitchen underneath hot well table. Operator killed, removed and sanitized the area. 1 live roach by rear door next to mop storage area. Operator killed, removed and sanitized the area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: 1 live roach moving half dead under dry storage shelf cooks line employee killed removed and sanitized area. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/16/2024 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 4/12/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
2
Basic
16
Total
22
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Warning
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored above dry goods in storage area by back door. Operator 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 wallet and cell phone on prep table. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear door of kitchen has exterior gap at the threshold. Warning
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and in disrepair throughout the kitchen. Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven on cook line has built up food debris. Warning
- 32-04-4:Basic - Men's bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing door. Warning
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in men's restroom. Warning
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Restaurant is cooking chicken and cooling in single service items from store. Warning
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go forks and spoons not stored inverted on prep table across from dry storage rack. Operator inverted. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Foil pans for to go food not inverted on top of single door freezer in storage area. Manager inverted. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler and walk in freezer shelves have rust that has pitted the surface. Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour removed from its original container and not labeled in dry storage area. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine stored on prep table above food. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in dining room not landing on food or food contact surfaces. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over plant food in walk in freezer, not all commercially packaged. Operator rearranged items correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in kitchen underneath hot well table. Operator killed, removed and sanitized the area. 1 live roach by rear door next to mop storage area. Operator killed, removed and sanitized the area. Warning
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked chicken in walk in cooler cooling with plastic lid on item. Refried beans cooling in large tub at room temperature. Inspector educated about proper cooling parameters. Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Glass cleaner on bottom shelf next to upright sliding door cooler not labeled. Manager labeled. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/12/2024 revealed 22 total violations (4 high priority, 2 intermediate, 16 basic).
Inspection on 11/13/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 21-05-5:Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface in cooler for tortillas- employee placed tortillas on food grade paper Corrected On-Site
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package on shelf in walk in cooler - employee removed fish from reduced oxygen packages **Corrective Action Taken**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside near storage area - discussed with manager
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment (oven) door handle between uses. Employee relocated tongs Corrected On-Site
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food ( cooked meats, washed cut vegetables, sauces ) not covered in walk in cooler - employee covered food Corrected On-Site
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables ( box of pineapples ) stored with ready-to-eat food ( washed cut onions ) in walk in cooler - reviewed with person in charge - employee rearranged food Corrected On-Site
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked peppers and cooked onions at 80F at steam table -reviewed hot holding of foods with manager - employee reheated to 167 F Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/13/2023 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).