LOS CHATINOS MEXICAN CUISINE
700 South Missouri Avenue
Clearwater, Florida, 33756
Pinellas County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.5/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
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).