EL CARRIEL
1215 N MARTIN LUTHER KING, Clearwater FL 33755 · 813-841-6168
Last inspected May 26, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 dead flies in the storage room
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $760
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2019050388 | Jul 25, 2019 | Nov 18, 2019 | $400 |
| 3--2017031921 | May 26, 2017 | Aug 11, 2017 | $360 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
May 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Cutting board in food prep area soiled with food build up in cracks
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pan stored in kitchen hand wash sink. Pan removed. Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks are for washing hands only
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at cook line
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
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Stored food not covered.open bag of beans in dry storage area. Manager covered beans
Dec 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Manager placed soap at hand wash sink
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches on floor in hallway of storage area in front counter area. Manager removed roaches, cleaned and sanitized area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - grease accumulation on sides of cooking equipment and on stove
Water leaking from pipe under triple sink with bucket under drip. Water leaking from mop sink faucet in restroom. Reviewed with manager
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed as shelving in double glass door cooler.
Jan 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. plantains (92F - Hot Holding) 178F; cooked noodles (96F - Hot Holding) 167F put back on stove to reheat
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between pipe and wall
Jul 15, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled and rustic. Can opener soiled
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is expired 02-01 2024
Jul 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can in the storage room
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 dead flies in the storage room
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Beef (52F - Cold Holding); beef patties (31 F - Cold Holding); Pork (55F - Cold Holding); meatballs (55F - Cold Holding); cheese (55F - Cold Holding) all temps taken at 7:42am. All items in cooler since last night
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef (52F - Cold Holding); beef patties (31 F - Cold Holding); Pork (55F - Cold Holding); meatballs (55F - Cold Holding); cheese (55F - Cold Holding) all temps taken at 7:42am. All items in cooler since last night
Food-contact surface soiled and rustic. Can opener soiled
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is expired 02-01 2024
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach by chest freezer in the storage room 4 dead roaches in the storage room next to trucks tires
May 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
5 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee touched his pants and shirt then put gloves on and engaged in food preparation without washing hands
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face then engaged in food preparation
Employee washed hands with cold water and continued to prepared food in the prep area water temperature 82F
Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee rinsed hands off, did not use soap
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken Quesadillas (107F - Hot Holding); Rice and beams (103F - Hot Holding) on shelf ready to be loaded onto mobile, operator put back on stove tacos (107F - Hot Holding) 165F; beef (102F - Hot Holding) on cook line, operator put back in fryer and on stove to be reheated
Can opener soiled and rustic
Cutting board has cut marks and stained and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. All reach in coolers gasket needs repairs
- From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone next prep food area. For reporting purposes only.
May 10, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee touched his pants and shirt then put gloves on and engaged in food preparation without washing hands
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face then engaged in food preparation
Employee washed hands with cold water and continued to prepared food in the prep area water temperature 82F
Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee rinsed hands off, did not use soap
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 flies in kitchen food prep area, door left open during preparation of food, 33 small flies in box of rotten bananas by front door, employee moved box of rotten bananas out of kitchen, now there are 6 flies in kitchen area
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Box of rotten bananas with flies on them.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken Quesadillas (107F - Hot Holding); Rice and beams (103F - Hot Holding) on shelf ready to be loaded onto mobile, operator put back on stove tacos (107F - Hot Holding) 165F; beef (102F - Hot Holding) on cook line, operator put back in fryer and on stove to be reheated
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scoop stored on hand sink, scoop removed
Can opener soiled and rustic
Cutting board has cut marks and stained and is no longer cleanable.
Dumpster overflowing garbage, open garbage bag on top of dumpster open and lots of flies around it.
Employee drink in counter next door entrance and next to food
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation in the kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. All reach in coolers gasket needs repairs
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Front door wide open flies on kitchen
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All reach in coolers
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry insisted bucket I Next to mop sink area inside the Restroom
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone next prep food area. For reporting purposes only.
Nov 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - container of soapy water stored inside kitchen hand wash sink - container relocated - reviewed with manager hand wash sinks are for washing hands only and must be accessible at all times
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in storage area
No hot running water at mop sink in restroom - manager turned on hot water
Stored food not covered. Open bags of dry bean, flour in dry storage room - manager closed bags
Portable fire extinguisher gauge ( class K) in red zone in kitchen. For reporting purposes only.
Aug 24, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Expired in 2019 and 2021
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.