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POBLANO MEXICAN GRILL & BAR

Food safety records indicate POBLANO MEXICAN GRILL & BAR in CLEARWATER has 5 inspections with a 1.4/5 overall rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

2541 MCMULLEN BOOTH RD STE C

Overall Food Safety Rating

★☆☆☆☆ (1.4/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/30/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13526221

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator used chain to secure to shelving unit Corrected On-Site
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -metal and plastic containers stacked in dish washing area Repeat Violation
  • 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen Manager posted handwashing sign. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-47-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. - rusted shelf in dish washing area
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored . Box of to containers on floor in dry storage room . Box relocated off the floor Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food ( cooked rice ) not covered in walk in cooler .manager covered rice Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in walk in cooler . Manager rearranged food Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled on sink in kitchen . Manager labeled spray bottles Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 10/7/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8894975

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated grease, dust. In kitchen
  • 08B-20-4:Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Tomatillos whole green 1 can dented on seam
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.Can of soda and open glass of water on top of prep food area. Manager removed Corrected On-Site
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans in dishroom
  • 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm, Corrected to 200 ppm Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can Tomatillos whole green dented on seam
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Tube of medicine on table over clean dishes, operator removed Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 9/9/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8882085

  • 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups at wait station
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Tubs of margaritas on floor in walk-in cooler, moved to shelf Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked rice and chicken in walk-in cooler Churros and ice cream in chest freezer
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Barbacoa thawing at room temperature in hand sink in kitchen
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line cooler: raw beef (51F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (50F - Cold Holding). Staff placed ice bags on items **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle at bar soiled, removed for cleaning **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Barbacoa thawing in hand sink in kitchen, removed Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Stuffed poblano peppers in reach in freezer prepared on 9/7/24

Inspection Date: 5/7/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8545943

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm, change container, now 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw beef 47f, raw chicken 48f, raw shrimp 48f, all items moved to walk in cooler. All items 43f, **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked chicken 107f, Taco beef 80f, items moved to walk in cooler for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 11/6/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8375573

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on single door reach in on cooks line.
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawed shrimp sitting in sink no running water.
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hans soap stored on chest freezer. Item moved. Corrected On-Site