BANELLY TIENDA Y TAQUERIA
901 S MISSOURI AVE, Clearwater FL 33756 · 727 599 9215
Last inspected Apr 27, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023
APR 24
JUL 24
FEB 25
DEC 25
APR 26
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
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. Reviewed with manager.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022006228 | Jan 6, 2022 | Mar 22, 2022 | $400 |
| 3--2020041686 | Aug 11, 2020 | Oct 6, 2020 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Ceiling vents soiled with dust at front counter over dry storage shelf.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Plastic crates of cactus stored on floor under microwave. Operator added 1 empty crate under cactus filled crates.
Pots not stored inverted or in a protected manner on storage shelf in back corner of kitchen. Operator inverted pots.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cook line not labeled. Operator labeled.
Dec 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line stained.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers wet nesting on wire shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef thawing without water. Operator ran water over beef during inspection then moved to cooler.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Front cooler with locks has unwashed lettuce over prepared diced tomatoes.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in bucket near hand sink. Operator moved to dry outside.
Feb 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in deli cooler cutting boards stained.
Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Hand sink next to three compartment sink.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Chair storing ice cooler placed in front of hand sink in kitchen area. Employee moved items to allow access to hand sink.
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. No proof for two employee hired 30 days. Employees hired 30 days ago engaging with food and in food preparation. Provided operator with DBPR Employee Reporting Agreement form in Spanish.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef stored on three compartment sink drain board. Discussed with operator item must be ran under cold running water when being thawed under during refrigeration.
Jul 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Employee changed solution of Chlorine to measure 100 ppm. Reviewed with manager.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of cleaner stored next bottles of beverages in front counter area. Reviewed with manager. Manager relocated spray bottle
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times in kitchen. Chair with cooler in front of hand wash sink. Employee relocated chair. Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks must be accessible at all times
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in front counter area.Reviewed with manager. Manager labeled spray bottle
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on deli style cooler in kitchen. Reviewed with manager.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers in kitchen. Reviewed with manager. Employee removed employee drink from freezer.
Apr 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. Reviewed with manager.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Nataly manager training expired 4/2023 Reviewed with manager.
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. Reviewed with manager.
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. Maneca has no employee training hired a year ago
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water run 2 minutes 78 F. Reviewed with manager.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Cloth used as a food-contact ( tortillas) surface in cooler. Reviewed with manager.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Shared dumpster. Reviewed with manager.
Aug 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee touch fish while on serving plate. Educated employee on proper hand hygiene techniques. Operator re heated fish in fat fryer to 194f
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Chicken stored in non food grade bag in reach-in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at 1130am chorizo (50F - Cold Holding); beans (50F) Operator moved items to reach-in freezer Re temp at 1200pm Chorizo 45f Beans 45f
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. Printed clean-up plan for operator.
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. No proof for employees recently hired. Printed employee reporting agreement. Employees signed agreement.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on reach-in cooler located at cook line.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans stored on shelf in dish area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile near 3 compartment sink broken.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezer at front counter.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In employee restroom. Printed hand wash sign, operator placed on wall in restroom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets non reach-in cooler in kitchen.
Open dumpster lid.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen raw beef on top of table in 3 compartment sink area.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.