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MEDIA LUNA MEXICAN

MEDIA LUNA MEXICAN has 15 health inspections on file for its CLEARWATER location, with an overall rating of 2.4/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 3 weeks ago · 15 reports on file

1617 N HIGHLAND AVE

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 15 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/20/2026· 3w ago

Visit ID: 13655267

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 1 int

  • 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 02/01/26 - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-20: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. SafeStaff training certificates for all employees ( Maria, Gloria, Matilde ) with expiration date of 12/20/25 - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-20: **Time Extended**

3/19/2026· 4w ago

Visit ID: 13654553

Facility Temporarily Closed

2 high, 1 int

  • 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 02/01/26 - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: **Time Extended**
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -2 live roaches on floor in storage area in kitchen - 1 live roach on floor in kitchen - 3 live roaches on wall above triple sink behind sign - 1 live roach on the floor near hand wash sink at cook line -1 live roach inside trap on pipe under hand wash sink at cook line - 2 live roaches on shelf under hand wash sink in coke line area - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: - 1 live roaches on shelving unit in dry storage -1 live roach on wall behind reach in cooler -1 live roach on floor behind freezer Manager removed roaches then cleaned and sanitized the area **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: -1 live roach I the kitchen floor - manager removed roach and clean and sanitized area -2 live roaches on the hinge of the triple door cooler in the storage area . Roaches went inside metal covering . **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: - 1 live roach on ceiling in dry storage area - 1 live roach on wall in storage area - 1 live roach on wall in dishwashing area Manager removed roaches and cleaned and sanitized areas **Time Extended**
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. SafeStaff training certificates for all employees ( Maria, Gloria, Matilde ) with expiration date of 12/20/25 - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: **Time Extended**

3/19/2026· 4w ago

Visit ID: 13654839

Facility Temporarily Closed

2 high, 1 int

  • 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 02/01/26 - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: **Time Extended**
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -2 live roaches on floor in storage area in kitchen - 1 live roach on floor in kitchen - 3 live roaches on wall above triple sink behind sign - 1 live roach on the floor near hand wash sink at cook line -1 live roach inside trap on pipe under hand wash sink at cook line - 2 live roaches on shelf under hand wash sink in coke line area - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: - 1 live roaches on shelving unit in dry storage -1 live roach on wall behind reach in cooler -1 live roach on floor behind freezer Manager removed roaches then cleaned and sanitized the area **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: -1 live roach I the kitchen floor - manager removed roach and clean and sanitized area -2 live roaches on the hinge of the triple door cooler in the storage area . Roaches went inside metal covering . **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: - 1 live roach on ceiling in dry storage area - 1 live roach on wall in storage area - 1 live roach on wall in dishwashing area Manager removed roaches and cleaned and sanitized areas **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: - 2 live roaches on restroom wall - 1 live roach on floor behind ice machine -1 live roach on floor in dry storage area Manager removed roaches , cleaned and sanitized area **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. SafeStaff training certificates for all employees ( Maria, Gloria, Matilde ) with expiration date of 12/20/25 - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: **Time Extended**

3/18/2026· 4w ago

Visit ID: 13653764

Facility Temporarily Closed

2 high, 1 int, 1 basic

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - -4 dead roaches on premises in storage area in kitchen - 3 dead roaches on floor near ice machine - 1 dead roach inside plastic wrap dispenser on top of ice machine - manager discarded plastic wrap - 1 dead roach on floor under cook line hand wash sink -1 dead roach on pipe under hand wash sink 1 dead roach on floor under food prep table - 1 dead roach on wall in restroom . -1 dead roach on floor in restroom - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: -1 dead roach inside empty food container in the top area of reach in cooler - manager removed roach and moved container to dish washing area -2 dead roaches inside plastic sign on wall behind reach in cooler manager discarded plastic sign - 1 dead roach on top of container n dry storage area - manager removed dead roach and clean and sanitized container lid **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 02/01/26 - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: **Time Extended**
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -2 live roaches on floor in storage area in kitchen - 1 live roach on floor in kitchen - 3 live roaches on wall above triple sink behind sign - 1 live roach on the floor near hand wash sink at cook line -1 live roach inside trap on pipe under hand wash sink at cook line - 2 live roaches on shelf under hand wash sink in coke line area - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: - 1 live roaches on shelving unit in dry storage -1 live roach on wall behind reach in cooler -1 live roach on floor behind freezer Manager removed roaches then cleaned and sanitized the area **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. SafeStaff training certificates for all employees ( Maria, Gloria, Matilde ) with expiration date of 12/20/25 - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: **Time Extended**

3/18/2026· 4w ago

Visit ID: 13654260

Facility Temporarily Closed

2 high, 1 int

  • 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 02/01/26 - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: **Time Extended**
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -2 live roaches on floor in storage area in kitchen - 1 live roach on floor in kitchen - 3 live roaches on wall above triple sink behind sign - 1 live roach on the floor near hand wash sink at cook line -1 live roach inside trap on pipe under hand wash sink at cook line - 2 live roaches on shelf under hand wash sink in coke line area - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: - 1 live roaches on shelving unit in dry storage -1 live roach on wall behind reach in cooler -1 live roach on floor behind freezer Manager removed roaches then cleaned and sanitized the area **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: -1 live roach I the kitchen floor - manager removed roach and clean and sanitized area -2 live roaches on the hinge of the triple door cooler in the storage area . Roaches went inside metal covering . **Time Extended**
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. SafeStaff training certificates for all employees ( Maria, Gloria, Matilde ) with expiration date of 12/20/25 - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: **Time Extended**

3/17/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13582956

Facility Temporarily Closed

3 high, 2 int, 3 basic

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - -4 dead roaches on premises in storage area in kitchen - 3 dead roaches on floor near ice machine - 1 dead roach inside plastic wrap dispenser on top of ice machine - manager discarded plastic wrap - 1 dead roach on floor under cook line hand wash sink -1 dead roach on pipe under hand wash sink 1 dead roach on floor under food prep table - 1 dead roach on wall in restroom . -1 dead roach on floor in restroom
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored on floor in kitchen area near service window
  • 22-16-4:Basic - White reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 02/01/26
  • 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored with raw beef in white freezer .
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -2 live roaches on floor in storage area in kitchen - 1 live roach on floor in kitchen - 3 live roaches on wall above triple sink behind sign - 1 live roach on the floor near hand wash sink at cook line -1 live roach inside trap on pipe under hand wash sink at cook line - 2 live roaches on shelf under hand wash sink in coke line area
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Employee placed paper towels at hand wash sink Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. SafeStaff training certificates for all employees ( Maria, Gloria, Matilde ) with expiration date of 12/20/25

11/24/2025· 4mo ago

Visit ID: 10898703

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 2 int, 4 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Employee removing ice and cleaned the interior of the ice machine Corrected On-Site
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense ice . Manager replaced bowl with ice scoop Corrected On-Site
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. - utensils ( tongs , ladles) stored on shelf in storage area in path of walk way - not protected . Manager relocated utensils 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. -Notepad and employee phone on prep table in kitchen . Items removed from prep table Corrected On-Site
  • 22-48-5:High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Laundry bleach in use . Employee purchased bleach for food contact surface Corrected On-Site
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - cooked beans 125 F on grill cooked this morning - employee reheated to 178 F Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen . Employee placed soap at handwashing sink Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels in restroom . Manager realigned paper towels to dispense Corrected On-Site

5/20/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 10804024

Met Inspection Standards

3 basic

  • 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 cellphone on prep table in kitchen. Employee relocated cellphone Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored inside hard smaller coolers stored on floor. In kitchen .Manager relocated hard coolers , Corrected On-Site
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Non handled plastic basket in ice inside ice machine . Manager removed baskets Corrected On-Site

3/21/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 10803598

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

3/20/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 10747829

Facility Temporarily Closed

2 high, 1 int, 3 basic

  • 32-09-4:Basic - A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. Sign posted that bathroom is out of service . Manager removed sign and bathroom available for customers Corrected On-Site
  • 21-05-5:Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface in triple door cooler in storage area . Reviewed with manager . Manager removed cloth Corrected On-Site
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Storage container used to store food damaged with chew marks on shelf in dry storage Reviewed with manager
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 02/01/2025. Licensed renewed during inspection and is now current Corrected On-Site
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -19 rodent droppings on floor in dry storage area - 3 rodent droppings on top of storage container in dry storage area used to store produce can goods and spices . Reviewed with manager .
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Reviewed with manager

12/19/2024· 1y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8775350

Met Inspection Standards

3 basic

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on cutting board
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of oil storage on floor. Employee moved Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-42-4:Basic - Food stored outside. During inspection observed black storage bins full of green tomatoes and cactus stored outside back of restaurant covered with a towel Employee moved inside. Corrected On-Site

5/22/2024· 1y 10mo ago

Visit ID: 8676905

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-22: License displayed expired 02/01/2024 **Time Extended**
  • 33-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-22: **Time Extended**

5/20/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8552298

Follow-up Inspection Required

6 high, 5 basic

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 6 dead roaches behind the freezer/ cooler in dry storage area 1 dead on top of white freezer kitchen prep employee removed dead roaches and sanitized area at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water Bottle on top of ice machine employee removed water bottle. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Metal pans on dry rack has old date-marked stickers. Warning
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.raw shelf eggs over lettuce reach in cooler in dry storage . Manager removed to proper storage Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked beans and Nopal salad datemarked for more than 7 days see stop sale. Warning
  • 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Nopal salad and cooked beans datemarked over 7 days in reach in cooler by kitchen entrance. Warning
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.1 live behind reach in grey freezer dry storage 1 live roach in the dining room 1 live roach on the bathroom door by dining area Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: reach in grey cooler Pork (45F - Cold Holding) Plant Foods (45F) chicken 48 f salsa 45 f operator moved. 2nd temp pork 46 f cook chicken 48 f cook plant 45 f. Employee began to move food to a different cooler. Warning
  • 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Tested Chlorine above 100ppm employee remade to 100 ppm Corrected On-Site Warning

11/14/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8374570

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 2 int, 1 basic

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food ( pot of vegetables ) stored on floor near back door - person in charge relocated pot of food . Corrected On-Site
  • 22-48-5:High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. - employee purchased and brought a container of bleach for food contact surfaces at end of inspection Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food ( raw chicken ) stored over or with ready-to-eat food ( cut cucumbers ) in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Person in charge rearranged food Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-08-5:High Priority - Raw animal food ( shell eggs) stored in same container as ready-to-eat food ( sliced cook ham ) in reach in cooler .- person in charge 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.
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. - manager fixed dispenser - paper towels available Corrected On-Site

8/16/2023· 2y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8316850

Met Inspection Standards

1 int

  • 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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-16: **Time Extended**