JUANITO'S GROCERY
1458 Gulf to Bay Boulevard
Clearwater, Florida, 33755
Pinellas County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.5/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/26/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
3
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-02-4:Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance in employee restroom Reviewed with manager
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues in storage room near mop sink
- 25-02-4:Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched at front counter . Reviewed with manager
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 02/01/2025 . Reviewed with manager
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Cutting board on prep station soiled with food buildup in cracks opposite grill . Reviewed with manager
- 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.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - separate faucet for dispensing water for drinks attached to hand wash sink Reviewed with manager
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths for chlorine . Reviewed with manager
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/26/2025 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 12/12/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
1
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee moved Corrected On-Site
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Storing tortillas. Employee moved. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. By trash can and plant. Employee moved Corrected On-Site
- 05-10-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/12/2024 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 5/15/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
2
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In restroom
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Food stored in to go bags in cooler Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Soiled equipment on hand sink in kitchen, removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in kitchen
- 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. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/15/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 11/29/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors in employee restroom
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food ( vinegar, container of onions ) stored on floor in kitchen
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in employee restroom and restroom for public
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.( tortillas ) on counter and inside cooler
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trashcan in front of hand wash sink , pots inside hand wash sink in back kitchen - employee removed items
- 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. No training certificate for Juan
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/29/2023 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 9/5/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
5
Basic
1
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board deeply grooved. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-05: Admin Complaint
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in three compartment sink. Discussed proper handwash procedures with operator at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-05: Reviewed proper hand washing with operator **Time Extended**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-05: Admin Complaint
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained/soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-05: Admin Complaint
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-05: Admin Complaint
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-05: Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/5/2023 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 5 intermediate, 1 basic).