HUARACHE AZTECA 3
22097 US 19 N, Clearwater FL 33765 · 727-290-7836
Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
NOV 24
APR 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in kitchen underneath hot well table. Operator killed, removed and sanitized the area. 1 live roach by rear door next to mop storage area. Operator killed, removed and sanitized the area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2020026699 | May 21, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee came into kitchen from outside and did not wash hands before putting gloves on. Manager reviewed with employee. Employee removed gloves, washed hands then put new gloves on
Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. For laundry use. Operator purchased bleach for food contact surfaces during inspection and is available for use.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Reviewed with manager
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish ( tilapia) bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen ( 37 F ) and not removed from reduced oxygen package in glass door cooler in the kitchen. Manager discarded fish
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Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish ( tilapia) bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen ( 37 F ) and not removed from reduced oxygen package in glass door cooler in the kitchen. Manager discarded fish. Reviewed ROP thawing hand out with manager
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Manager relocated tongs
Feb 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish ( tilapia) bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package in glass door reach in cooler. Manager discarded seafood.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food ( cooked chicken ) prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again in walk in cooler. Reviewed with manager. Manager date marked food
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in beverage station area in kitchen. Employee labeled spray bottle.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish ( tilapia) bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package in glass door reach in cooler. Manager discarded seafood.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination in kitchen. Manager inverted containers
Stored food ( cooked beef, salsa ) not covered in walk in cooler. Employee covered food
Unwashed fruits/vegetables ( box of cucumbers) stored with ready-to-eat food ( cut onions ) in walk in cooler. Reviewed with manager. Employee rearranged food
Utensils ( spatulas ) in poor condition hanging on rack in dishwashing area. Manager discarded spatulas.
Aug 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food ( wrapped raw chicken, raw beef ) stored over or with ready-to-eat food ( wrapped vegetables) in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged in cook line area. Employee rearranged food
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package in glass door cooler. Tilapia in ROP package thawed. Reviewed with manager. Manager discarded fish
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in cook line area. Employee placed paper towels in dispenser
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package in glass door cooler. Tilapia in ROP package thawed. Reviewed with manager. Manager discarded fish
Apr 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food in reach in cooler. Reviewed with manager. Employee changed bag to food grade.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shell eggs over seafood in walk in cooler. Reviewed with manager. Manager rearranged food
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Manager replaced dispenser with soap in pump dispenser
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice inside glass cooler in front line area. Manager relocated ice scoop
Nov 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 4 pieces of tilapia inside ROP packaging thawed in walk in cooler. Educated stop sale issued
Stored food not covered. Fish in walk in cooler. Employee covered
Wiping cloths used for occasional spills on tableware (utensils, plates or bowls served to the consumer) not dry and used just for that purpose. Chlorine was 200ppm now 50 ppm
Apr 17, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 16, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in kitchen underneath hot well table. Operator killed, removed and sanitized the area. 1 live roach by rear door next to mop storage area. Operator killed, removed and sanitized the area.
Floor tiles missing and in disrepair throughout the kitchen.
Apr 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 22 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate16 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine stored on prep table above food. Manager removed.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in dining room not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over plant food in walk in freezer, not all commercially packaged. Operator rearranged items correctly.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in kitchen underneath hot well table. Operator killed, removed and sanitized the area. 1 live roach by rear door next to mop storage area. Operator killed, removed and sanitized the area.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked chicken in walk in cooler cooling with plastic lid on item. Refried beans cooling in large tub at room temperature. Inspector educated about proper cooling parameters.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Glass cleaner on bottom shelf next to upright sliding door cooler not labeled. Manager labeled.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored above dry goods in storage area by back door. Operator removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee wallet and cell phone on prep table. Manager removed.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear door of kitchen has exterior gap at the threshold.
Floor tiles missing and in disrepair throughout the kitchen.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven on cook line has built up food debris.
Men's bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing door.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in men's restroom.
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Restaurant is cooking chicken and cooling in single service items from store.
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go forks and spoons not stored inverted on prep table across from dry storage rack. Operator inverted.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Foil pans for to go food not inverted on top of single door freezer in storage area. Manager inverted.
Walk-in cooler and walk in freezer shelves have rust that has pitted the surface.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour removed from its original container and not labeled in dry storage area. Operator labeled.
Nov 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked peppers and cooked onions at 80F at steam table -reviewed hot holding of foods with manager - employee reheated to 167 F
Cloth used as a food-contact surface in cooler for tortillas- employee placed tortillas on food grade paper
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package on shelf in walk in cooler - employee removed fish from reduced oxygen packages
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside near storage area - discussed with manager
In-use tongs stored on equipment (oven) door handle between uses. Employee relocated tongs
Stored food ( cooked meats, washed cut vegetables, sauces ) not covered in walk in cooler - employee covered food
Unwashed fruits/vegetables ( box of pineapples ) stored with ready-to-eat food ( washed cut onions ) in walk in cooler - reviewed with person in charge - employee rearranged food
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.