JUANITO'S GROCERY

Name: JUANITO'S GROCERY
Address: 1458 GULF TO BAY BLVD, CLEARWATER, FL, 33755, US
Rating: 67.4

1458 GULF TO BAY BLVD, CLEARWATER, FL 33755

License #6218241

67.4 Grade F / 100

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JUANITO'S GROCERY in CLEARWATER currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 67.4 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 17, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 24 total violations — 6 critical, 7 major, 11 minor.

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Warning Issued
[03D-01-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Pork at 79 F at 8:50 am cooked at 4:00 am . Employee discarded .
[29-27-4] Mop sink not in working order provided at establishment. Faucet missing . Operator has faucet to install . Per operator the plumber is scheduled for later this day
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trashcan in front of hand wash sink . Employee relocated trashcan . Reviewed with employee hand wash sinks must be accessible at all times
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors in employee restroom
[02C-01-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked corn and mushrooms dated 3/6 beyond 7 days in deli style reach in cooler . Employee discarded food .
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food in double door cooler and freezer . Reviewed with employee .
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bowls stored in hand wash sink . Employee removed bowls from hand wash sink. Reviewed with employee hand wash sinks are for washing hands only
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee put paper towels inside dispenser . Reviewed with employee hand wash sinks must be stocked at all times
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee relocated tongs
[01B-36-5] 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. Pork at 79 F at 8:50 am cooked at 4:00 am . Employee discarded
[32-11-5] Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet in employee restroom and public restroom . Employee placed towel paper in restrooms

Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[01B-36-5] 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. Observed breaded fried peppers 84f at 9:30 on kitchen counter made previous afternoon. Pork ribs ai 83f at 9:30 am cooked at 3 am on the kitchen counter Cooked salsa at 81 f at 9:30 am cooked at 3am on the kitchen counter.
[03D-02-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed breaded fried peppers 84f at 9:30 on kitchen counter made previous afternoon. Pork ribs ai 83f at 9:30 am cooked at 3 am on the kitchen counter Cooked salsa at 81 f at 9:30 am cooked at 3am on the kitchen counter.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.observed tongs on oven handle.
[21-10-4] Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On the prep table next to reach in cooler on the cooks line.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee food on pep table next to reach in cooler on the cooks line, Employee removed items off the table.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink on the counter . Employee removed item.
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed bowls on ware washing drying rack not inverted, discussed with operator the importance of inverting the items to avoid bacteria growth.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on reach in cooler heavily soiled and grooved.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a squeeze bottle of oil and margarine on cooks line not labeled, discussed with operator the importance of labeling the items.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor.Observed a 2 liter bottle of soda stored on floor. Employee removed the item off the floor.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled grooved cutting board on reach in cooler heavily, Discussed with employee the importance of having a smooth cutting board.

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