TIENDA LA HUASTECA

Name: TIENDA LA HUASTECA
Address: 1745 DREW ST, CLEARWATER, FL, 33755, US
Rating: 82.1

1745 DREW ST, CLEARWATER, FL 33755

License #6218339

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82.1 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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TIENDA LA HUASTECA in CLEARWATER currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 82.1 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 33 total violations — 7 critical, 5 major, 21 minor.

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The latest inspection on March 11, 2026 shows 10 observation rows: 1 critical, 2 major, and 7 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[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
[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.
[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
[21-07-4] Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength - 0 ppm chlorine . Manager changed solution . Recheck 50 ppm chlorine
[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
[14-45-4] Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves in walk in cooler
[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
[08B-38-4] Food ( boxes of oil ) in front counter and storage areas stored on floor. Employee relocated oil
[36-08-4] Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation
[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

Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[05-10-4] Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Reviewed with manager
[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
[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
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink in front counter area . Manager placed soap at hand wash sink .
[32-17-4] Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Manager connected self closing device
[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
[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
[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
[35A-05-4] 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
[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.
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe at cook line
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored next to container of bread crumbs in meat market area . Manager relocated chemicals
[21-12-4] 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
[14-45-4] Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves in walk in cooler .
[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
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.metal pans stacked on shelf in food prep area
[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.
[14-42-4] Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board on prep table in meat market area . Manager removed cloth
[35A-03-4] Five dead roaches on gaskets of freezer in storage room . Manager removed dead roaches and cleaned and sanitized area
[03B-01-6] 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
[35B-01-4] Exterior double door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in kitchen area
[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

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TIENDA LA HUASTECA

Mixed Health Record

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Inspection History

What do locals think?

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More places worth comparing

Similar Latin American in CLEARWATER

TRES PALMAS LATIN GRILL

TROPICO

AREPAS MAITA

EL LUNCH LATINO

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BUMPIN BBQ

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