MARCELA'S RESTAURANT INC
With 6 documented inspections, MARCELA'S RESTAURANT INC in CLEARWATER has achieved a 3.1/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
Gulf to Bay Boulevard
Clearwater, Florida, 33755
Pinellas County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 12/3/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10931017
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in kitchen
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit ( glass door cooler) with food to be served to customers. Manager relocated employee beverage Corrected On-Site
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables ( box of avocados ) stored with ready-to-eat food ( bag of tortillas ) in glass door reach in cooler . Manager rearranged food Corrected On-Site
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food ( raw chicken) stored over unwashed produce ( cilantro) in glass door cooler . Manager rearranged food . Corrected On-Site
- 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.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris . Cutting board in food prep area soiled with food build up in cracks
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Inspection Date: 4/16/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10742120
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Reviewed with manager .
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in dining area opposite storage room . Reviewed with manager
- 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 restroom in dining room area Corrected On-Site
- 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container in cooler opposite stove . Reviewed with manager . Manager removed paper towel . Corrected On-Site
- 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.
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food ( cooked rice and cooked chicken ) prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Reviewed with manager . Manager date marked food Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 12/12/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8779701
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 3/7/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8575942
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 3/7/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8576172
Inspection Date: 12/15/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8390347
- 21-05-5:Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface for pitas - in cooler - manager removed towels Corrected On-Site
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employees Ice cream in freezer with food for public - manager separated food in a separated container and labeled container " employee food" Corrected On-Site
- 12A-17-4:High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Reviewed with operator - employee then washed hands properly **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in kitchen storage area - manager labeled spray bottle Corrected On-Site