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TIENDA LA HUASTECA

With 6 documented inspections, TIENDA LA HUASTECA in CLEARWATER has achieved a 1.9/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

1745 Drew Street
Clearwater, Florida, 33755
Hacienda Gardens Scientology Berthing
Pinellas County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/29/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10916631

  • 21-12-4:Basic - -Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses in back food prep area . Manager relocated bucket -Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor in meat market area. Manager relocated bucket Corrected On-Site
  • 14-06-4:Basic - -Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed on container used for single service items above reach in cooler at cook line -Wood not sealed on shelf in reach in freezer in storage area -Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food ( bread) in walk in cooler
  • 14-45-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves in walk in cooler .
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.metal pans stacked on shelf in food prep area
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior double door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in kitchen area
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Five dead roaches on gaskets of freezer in storage room . Manager removed dead roaches and cleaned and sanitized area Corrected On-Site
  • 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food ( salt) not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container at cook line
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board on prep table in meat market area . Manager removed cloth Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - mold like substance on gaskets of freezer in storage area - soiled air curtains in walk in cooler
  • 32-17-4:Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Manager connected self closing device Corrected On-Site
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe at cook line
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in meat market area . Manager relocated mop to hang dry Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Container of salt at cook line not labeled -Sugar in self service area . Manager labeled food containers Corrected On-Site
  • 03D-01-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. - cooked beef 45 F at 10:50 am cooked previous day at 5:00 pm . No temperatures taken. Repeat Violation
  • 01B-36-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. - cooked beef 45 F at 10:50 am cooked previous day at 5:00 pm in walk in cooler . No temperatures taken. Repeat Violation
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Opened bag of raw shrimp over bags of vegetables in storage room . Manager rearranged food Corrected On-Site
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. - 1 live roach on floor in storage area . Manager removed roach and cleaned and sanitized area 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. - pork 113 F in warming unit in meat market area reheated to 178 F Corrected On-Site
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored next to container of bread crumbs in meat market area . Manager relocated chemicals Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in front counter area . Manager placed soap at hand wash sink . Corrected On-Site
  • 05-10-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Reviewed with manager
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Ivan hired 2 to 3 months . Reviewed with manager

Inspection Date: 4/15/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10754299

  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in walk in cooler . Reviewed with manager . Manager relocated food Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food ( containers of sauce) stored on floor in walk in cooler . Manager relocated food Corrected On-Site
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe under cook line hand wash sink . Reviewed with manager . Service scheduled this day
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked lamb 49-51 F at 8:50 am cooked the previous night 8:30 pm in walk in cooler . Reviewed with manager cooling procedures. Manager discarded food
  • 01B-36-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked lamb 49-51 F at 8:50 am cooked the previous night 8:30 pm in walk in cooler . Reviewed with manager cooling procedures. Manager discarded food **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 3/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10753797

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 1/6/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8728260

  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food ( cooked meats , sauces, raw beef ) not covered in walk in cooler . Reviewed with manager . Manager covered food Corrected On-Site
  • 33-06-4:Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment near hand wash sink in front counter area . Reviewed with manager . Trashcan placed in front counter area Corrected On-Site
  • 45-02-4:Class K portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Reviewed with manager . Manager scheduled service for this day
  • 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 in deli meat area . Reviewed with manager .
  • 08B-01-4:High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Reviewed with manager . Repeat Violation
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Containers of spices stored over hand wash sink at cook line . Employee relocated items . Reviewed with manager hand wash sink must be accessible at all times . Corrected On-Site
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Reviewed with manager .

Inspection Date: 5/13/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8505865

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled
  • 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. In walk-in cooler
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor in dry storage, moved to shelf Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door handle
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Around cook line
  • 08B-02-4:High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Beans cooling at front counter not protected

Inspection Date: 9/21/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8350166

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor in counter near displace case , one dead roach on door slide area on display case . Employee removed roaches and cleaned area Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food ( oil) stored on floor in cook line area Bottles of water stored on floor in dry storage area Repeat Violation
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food ( pork) not covered in reach in freezer in counter area near display cases - employee wrapped pork Corrected On-Site
  • 29-03-4:Basic - Water draining onto floor surface from ceiling in area - bucket under drip - 4 feet from buffet - operator moved buffet further from drip - food not exposed to splash - manager contacted the landlord to schedule repair
  • 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. - employee began work put gloves on and began wrapping food in foil without washing hands - reviewed proper hand washing with employee and manager
  • 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 stored over raw pork in walk in cooler -employee rearranged food Corrected On-Site
  • 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.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in front counter area- employee filled dispenser with soap Corrected On-Site