TIENDA LA HUASTECA

Name: TIENDA LA HUASTECA
Address: 1745 DREW ST, CLEARWATER, FL, 33755, US
Rating: 76.9

1745 DREW ST, CLEARWATER, FL 33755

License #6218339

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76.9 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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TIENDA LA HUASTECA in CLEARWATER currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 76.9 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 11, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 27 total violations — 5 critical, 5 major, 17 minor.

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Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[11-27-4] 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.
[14-45-4] Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves in walk in cooler
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.metal pans stacked in storage area in kitchen . Manager separated metal pans to properly air dry
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen and dishwashing areas -Hole in or other damage to wall in food prep areas
[12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers near cook line. Employee drink removed from cooler
[08B-38-4] Food ( boxes of oil ) in front counter and storage areas stored on floor. Employee relocated oil
[05-06-4] Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. One of the thermometer reading 60 F using the ice method of checking calibration of thermometers . Manager removed thermometer from use . Another thermometer available for use
[21-07-4] Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength - 0 ppm chlorine . Manager changed solution . Recheck 50 ppm chlorine
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - salsa 44 F , mozzarella cheese 45 F , cut lettuce 45 F in cooler near cook line . Manager put food on ice . Recheck salsa 41 F , mozzarella cheese 42 F, cut lettuce voluntarily discarded

Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[03D-01-5] 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.
[10-01-5] 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
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe at cook line
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink in front counter area . Manager placed soap at hand wash sink .
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in meat market area . Manager relocated mop to hang dry
[02D-01-5] 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
[14-06-4] 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
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board on prep table in meat market area . Manager removed cloth
[08A-02-6] 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
[32-17-4] Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Manager connected self closing device
[05-10-4] Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Reviewed with manager
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.metal pans stacked on shelf in food prep area
[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. - cooked beef 45 F at 10:50 am cooked previous day at 5:00 pm in walk in cooler . No temperatures taken.
[23-03-4] 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
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored next to container of bread crumbs in meat market area . Manager relocated chemicals
[35A-03-4] Five dead roaches on gaskets of freezer in storage room . Manager removed dead roaches and cleaned and sanitized area
[53B-13-5] 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
[35B-01-4] Exterior double door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in kitchen area

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