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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.

Last inspection: 3 months ago · 6 reports on file

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

12/3/2025· 3mo ago

Visit ID: 10931017

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 4 int, 4 basic

  • 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.

4/16/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 10742120

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int, 4 basic

  • 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

12/12/2024· 1y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8779701

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

3/7/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8575942

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

3/7/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8576172

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Popcorn ceiling over kitchen
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

12/15/2023· 2y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8390347

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 4 int, 2 basic

  • 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