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JUANITO'S GROCERY

JUANITO'S GROCERY maintains a 1.5/5 food safety rating based on 6 health department inspections in CLEARWATER. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

1458 Gulf to Bay Boulevard
Clearwater, Florida, 33755
Pinellas County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.5/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/22/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10914181

  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed bowls on ware washing drying rack not inverted, discussed with operator the importance of inverting the items to avoid bacteria growth.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on reach in cooler heavily soiled and grooved. Repeat Violation
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink on the counter . Employee removed item. Corrected On-Site
  • 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 food on pep table next to reach in cooler on the cooks line, Employee removed items off the table. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor.Observed a 2 liter bottle of soda stored on floor. Employee removed the item off the floor. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.observed tongs on oven handle.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.Observed the employee bathroom ad the restaurant bathroom without handwashing sign for employees Repeat Violation
  • 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On the prep table next to reach in cooler on the cooks line.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a squeeze bottle of oil and margarine on cooks line not labeled, discussed with operator the importance of labeling the items.
  • 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. Observed breaded fried peppers 84f at 9:30 on kitchen counter made previous afternoon. Pork ribs ai 83f at 9:30 am cooked at 3 am on the kitchen counter Cooked salsa at 81 f at 9:30 am cooked at 3am on the kitchen counter.
  • 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. Observed breaded fried peppers 84f at 9:30 on kitchen counter made previous afternoon. Pork ribs ai 83f at 9:30 am cooked at 3 am on the kitchen counter Cooked salsa at 81 f at 9:30 am cooked at 3am on the kitchen counter.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled grooved cutting board on reach in cooler heavily, Discussed with employee the importance of having a smooth cutting board. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink with an attached facet being used for drinking water in the restaurant, Discussed with operator the importance of separating the faucet from the sink. Repeat Violation
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 3/26/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10742017

  • 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

Inspection Date: 12/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8733623

  • 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.

Inspection Date: 5/15/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8561539

  • 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

Inspection Date: 11/29/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8355219

  • 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

Inspection Date: 9/5/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8325667

  • 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