LA GLORIA COCINA MEXICANA

Name: LA GLORIA COCINA MEXICANA
Address: 4505 PARK BLVD STE 2, PINELLAS PARK, FL, 33781, US
Rating: 68.5

4505 PARK BLVD STE 2, PINELLAS PARK, FL 33781

License #6217367

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68.5 Grade F / 100

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LA GLORIA COCINA MEXICANA in PINELLAS PARK currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 68.5 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 15, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 23 total violations — 5 critical, 8 major, 10 minor.

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[11-07-5] Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
[53A-05-6] No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Freddy Certified food manager hanging on the wall near front counter. Employee told me he doesnt work here.
[11-26-1] 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.

Warning Issued
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink at cook line fully blocked by bucket and trash can and table.
[36-68-5] Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Near cook line hand wash sink.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Next to newly made tortillas on shelf above deli coolers
[22-45-4] Observed Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Spanish education sent to establishment provided DBPR Form HR 5025-510
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork in over too ready to eat soup in container.
[12A-20-4] Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee rinsed hands in three compartment sink. Then changed gloves
[03F-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale.
[11-07-5] Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
[53A-05-6] No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Freddy Certified food manager hanging on the wall near front counter. Employee told me he doesnt work here.
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee changed gloves no hand washing

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