JUANITO'S GROCERY
1458 GULF TO BAY BLVD, Clearwater FL 33755 · 727-793-7868
Last inspected May 18, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 02/01/2025. Reviewed with manager
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 18, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Pork at 79 F at 8:50 am cooked at 4:00 am. Employee discarded.
Mar 17, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Pork at 79 F at 8:50 am cooked at 4:00 am. Employee discarded.
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. Pork at 79 F at 8:50 am cooked at 4:00 am. Employee discarded
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food in double door cooler and freezer. Reviewed with employee.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked corn and mushrooms dated 3/6 beyond 7 days in deli style reach in cooler. Employee discarded food.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cooked corn and mushrooms dated 3/6 beyond 7 days in deli style reach in cooler. Employee discarded food.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trashcan in front of hand wash sink. Employee relocated trashcan. Reviewed with employee hand wash sinks must be accessible at all times
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bowls stored in hand wash sink. Employee removed bowls from hand wash sink. Reviewed with employee hand wash sinks are for washing hands only
Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet in employee restroom and public restroom. Employee placed towel paper in restrooms
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee put paper towels inside dispenser. Reviewed with employee hand wash sinks must be stocked at all times
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors in employee restroom
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee relocated tongs
Mop sink not in working order provided at establishment. Faucet missing. Operator has faucet to install. Per operator the plumber is scheduled for later this day
Oct 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority5 Intermediate9 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed breaded fried peppers 84f at 9:30 on kitchen counter made previous afternoon. Pork ribs ai 83f at 9:30 am cooked at 3 am on the kitchen counter Cooked salsa at 81 f at 9:30 am cooked at 3am on the kitchen counter.
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. Observed breaded fried peppers 84f at 9:30 on kitchen counter made previous afternoon. Pork ribs ai 83f at 9:30 am cooked at 3 am on the kitchen counter Cooked salsa at 81 f at 9:30 am cooked at 3am on the kitchen counter.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled grooved cutting board on reach in cooler heavily, Discussed with employee the importance of having a smooth cutting board.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink with an attached facet being used for drinking water in the restaurant, Discussed with operator the importance of separating the faucet from the sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed bowls on ware washing drying rack not inverted, discussed with operator the importance of inverting the items to avoid bacteria growth.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on reach in cooler heavily soiled and grooved.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink on the counter. Employee removed item.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee food on pep table next to reach in cooler on the cooks line, Employee removed items off the table.
Food stored on floor.Observed a 2 liter bottle of soda stored on floor. Employee removed the item off the floor.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.observed tongs on oven handle.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.Observed the employee bathroom ad the restaurant bathroom without handwashing sign for employees
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On the prep table next to reach in cooler on the cooks line.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a squeeze bottle of oil and margarine on cooks line not labeled, discussed with operator the importance of labeling the items.
Mar 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 02/01/2025. Reviewed with manager
Cutting board on prep station soiled with food buildup in cracks opposite grill. Reviewed with manager
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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - separate faucet for dispensing water for drinks attached to hand wash sink Reviewed with manager
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths for chlorine. Reviewed with manager
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance in employee restroom Reviewed with manager
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues in storage room near mop sink
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched at front counter. Reviewed with manager
Dec 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Storing tortillas. Employee moved.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. By trash can and plant. Employee moved
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee moved
May 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Food stored in to go bags in cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Soiled equipment on hand sink in kitchen, removed
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in kitchen
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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In restroom
Nov 29, 2023Inspection 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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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.( tortillas ) on counter and inside cooler
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trashcan in front of hand wash sink, pots inside hand wash sink in back kitchen - employee removed items
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. No training certificate for Juan
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors in employee restroom
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Food ( vinegar, container of onions ) stored on floor in kitchen
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in employee restroom and restroom for public
Sep 5, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in three compartment sink. Discussed proper handwash procedures with operator at time of inspection.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained/soiled.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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.
Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board deeply grooved.
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