LOS CHATINOS MEXICAN CUISINE
700 South Missouri Avenue
Clearwater, Florida, 33756
Pinellas County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/30/2025
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 4/30/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 4/30/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf of prep table near walk-in cooler is rusted.
- 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee enter kitchen don gloves and begin touching tortilla shells without first washing hands.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on steam table on cooks line is stained with food buildup between cracks. Repeat Violation
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/30/2025 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 2/18/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
0
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler: ground beef (50F - Cold Holding); rice (49F- Cold Holding); milk (48F- Cold Holding); chicken broth (48F - Cold Holding); sour cream (50F - Cold Holding); refried beans (47F - Cold Holding) Inspector observed ambient thermometer reading at 47F. Reach in deli cooler on cook line @3:15pm: cut lettuce (53F - Cold Holding); pico (62F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (63F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (56F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (56F - Cold Holding) Employees moved food items into walk-in cooler and place bags of ice to bring down the temperatures. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: Walk in cooler: ground beef (39F - Cold Holding); chicken broth (37F- Cold Holding); cooked stuffed bell peppers (38F- Cold Holding); raw beef (39F - Cold Holding); House made green salsa (40F - Cold Holding); refried beans (41F - Cold Holding) Observed Digital thermometer gauge inside walk in cooler reading at 40F during callback inspection. Reach in deli cooler on cook line: cut lettuce (41F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (43F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (42F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (43F- Cold Holding); raw chicken (41F - Cold Holding); raw chicken breast (40F - Cold Holding) Observed digital thermometer gauge on the outside of the cooler is currently reading 38F. **Time Extended** **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in deli cooler cutting boards stained. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: **Time Extended**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed storage unit outside back kitchen area. Patio added with seating increase of 61 seats. Inspector provided DBPR seating change evaluation form. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: Time extended 60 days from routine inspection conducted on 2/23/25. **Time Extended**
- 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. No employee training observed. Four employees all hired over 60 days ago engaging with food or in food preparation during the time of the inspection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: Time extended 60 days from routine inspection conducted on 2/23/25. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/18/2025 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 2/13/2025
High Priority
5
Intermediate
9
Basic
0
Total
14
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 2/1/2025. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored above container of chicken Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk in cooler not holding proper temperature. 8 oz refried black beans cooked on Monday 2/10/2025 6 Lbs of cooked Spanish rice made Wednesday 2/12/2025 6 Lbs of cooked ground beef made Tuesday 2/11/2025 64oz of chicken broth cooked Wednesday 2/22/2025 Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler: ground beef (50F - Cold Holding); rice (49F- Cold Holding); milk (48F- Cold Holding); chicken broth (48F - Cold Holding); sour cream (50F - Cold Holding); refried beans (47F - Cold Holding) Inspector observed ambient thermometer reading at 47F. Reach in deli cooler on cook line @3:15pm: cut lettuce (53F - Cold Holding); pico (62F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (63F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (56F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (56F - Cold Holding) Employees moved food items into walk-in cooler and place bags of ice to bring down the temperatures. Warning
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding unit: queso (127F - Hot Holding) Employee reheated item on stove top to 165F or above to correct temperature. queso (198F - Reheating) Corrected On-Site Warning
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallon of milk inside Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in deli cooler cutting boards stained. Warning
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No certified food manager present with five employees engaging with food or in food preparation during the time of the inspection. At the end of the inspection the CFM Joel showed up to the inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink across from walk in cooler. PIC placed roll of paper towels at hand sink. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed storage unit outside back kitchen area. Patio added with seating increase of 61 seats. Inspector provided DBPR seating change evaluation form. Warning
- 53B-01-5: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. No employee training observed. Four employees all hired over 60 days ago engaging with food or in food preparation during the time of the inspection. 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. No proof four employees hired over 60 days ago. Employees read and signed DBPR Food Employee Reporting Agreement form at the time of the inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 02C-04-5:Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed ziplock bags of multiple food items prepared on site not date marked stored inside reach in freezer chest. Warning
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed containers of multiple food items prepared on site not date marked stored inside walk in cooler not date marked. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/13/2025 revealed 14 total violations (5 high priority, 9 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 10/9/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
8
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - All cutting boards in kitchen has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles near soda machine in kitchen damaged. Repeat Violation
- 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 phone on top of cutting board on cook line. Employee removed phone, operator cleaned and sanitized cutting board. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. 5 gallons of cooking oil stored on floor in dry-storage room. Operator placed oil on shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. Operator removed tongs. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler located on cook line. Repeat Violation
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Seasoning stored on shelf above prep table in kitchen removed from original packaging not labeled by common name. Operator labeled seasoning. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at 3:05pm butter (50F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (52F - Cold Holding); sour cream (44F - Cold Holding); raw beef (45F - Cold Holding) Operator placed items in reach-in freezer. Re temp at 3:45pm a. Butter 42f b. Cooked chicken 41f c. Sliced tomatoes 43f d. Cut lettuce 43f e. Sour cream 37f f. Raw shrimp 40f g. Raw beef 36f Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On steam table at 3:10pm a. Black beans 127f Operator turned steam table temp up. Re temp at 3:40p, a. Black beans 176f Corrected On-Site
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose connected to faucet on side of bldg without vacuum breaker.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink located near walk-in cooler has food stored inside bowl. Discussed with operator the purpose of hand wash sink. Operator removed food, cleaned and sanitized hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/9/2023 revealed 12 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 8/9/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles in kitchen has water-like damage. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-09: **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards on kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-09: **Time Extended**
- 36-68-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Wall next to flat top grill and behind flat top grill. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-09: **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezer in kitchen in front of reach-in coolers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-09: **Time Extended**
- 36-62-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. Light above reach-in coolers on cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-09: **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-09: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/9/2023 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 8/8/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
17
Total
24
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in beans in walk-in cooler and in flour on bottom shelf of prep table. Warning
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles in kitchen has water-like damage. Warning
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Establishment is displaying expired license. 02/01/2023. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards on kitchen. Warning
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach underneath table in dry-storage room. 1 dead roach on baseboard wall in kitchen. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. 5 gallons of cooking oil stored on floor near flat top grill. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Wall next to flat top grill and behind flat top grill. Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezer in kitchen in front of reach-in coolers. Warning
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of soiled ice machine in kitchen. Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven door handle. Warning
- 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. Light above reach-in coolers on cook line. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of ice machine in kitchen. Gaskets on reach-in coolers on cook line. Warning
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in coolers on cook line. Warning
- 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Soiled dry wiping cloth stored on top of cutting board of reach-in cooler in kitchen. Warning
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach-in coolers on cook line. Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Cooking oil in spray bottles in kitchen not labeled. Two containers of spices above reach-in cooler not labeled. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in dry-storage room. 1 live roach on wall in dry-storage. Warning
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 30 rodent droppings in room next to dry-storage. 33 rodent droppings on floor in bar area. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at 2:31pm sliced tomatoes (66F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (57F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (63F - Cold Holding); cut pork (60F - Cold Holding) raw chicken (69F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (61F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (61F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (56F - Cold Holding); sliced beef (51F - Cold Holding) Walk-in cooler at 2:45pm milk (45F - Cold Holding); eggplant (45F - Cold Holding); beans (45F - Cold Holding); butter (46F - Cold Holding) cheese sauce (45F - Cold Holding); flan (43F - Cold Holding) Operator placed items in reach-in freezer. Re temp at 3:30pm Slice tomatoes 51f Cut lettuce 51f Diced tomatoes 37f cut pork 53f Cooked chicken 52f cooked beef 53f Raw chicken 55f shredded mozzarella 53f sliced beef 53f Walk-in cooler at 3:35pm milk 44f eggplant 44f beans 45f butter 45 Queso cheese 45f flan 43f Operator placed ice on items in walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink next to soda machine in kitchen. 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. No proof for recently hired employees. Emailed operator employee health agreement. Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash station located near walk-in cooler. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/8/2023 revealed 24 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 17 basic).