LA CABANA DEL TIO
1709 DREW ST, Clearwater FL 33755 · 727-466-0504
Last inspected Apr 15, 2026 · 14 visits since November 2023
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≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on wall in back kitchen area. Manager removed roach
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $2,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025090603 | Dec 10, 2025 | May 8, 2026 | $400 |
| 3--2024041575 | May 14, 2024 | Jan 17, 2025 | $200 |
| 3--2016031209 | May 24, 2016 | Aug 17, 2016 | $600 |
| 3--2014046606 | Oct 15, 2014 | Feb 16, 2015 | $800 |
Inspection history
14 visits, newest first
Apr 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Lunch meat portioned and wrapped 3 days previously in walk in cooler
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Sign states "Eggs cooked your way". Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Manager posted consumer advisory
Cloth used as a food-contact surface - tortilla wrapped in towel in cooler in front counter area
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in front kitchen. Employee posted hand wash sign
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Soiled knife holder in back kitchen area
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues in cook line area
Stored food not covered in walk in cooler.
Dec 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 15, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken 51 F, cooked beef 74 F, cooked pork 47 F, cooked beans 46 F in reach in cooler at cook line stored near the broken door area of cooler. Per Manager, temperatures taken this morning. Food moved to walk in cooler
Dec 11, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken 51 F, cooked beef 74 F, cooked pork 47 F, cooked beans 46 F in reach in cooler at cook line stored near the broken door area of cooler. Per Manager, temperatures taken this morning. Food moved to walk in cooler
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler door in poor repair at hinges in cook line area. Per manager, Reach in cooler door broke this morning. He scheduled service this day
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Dec 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority0 Intermediate4 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. Cooked beef and onions on counter at 95-93 F at 8:55 am cooked at 5:00 am. Reviewed with manager cooling procedures handout posted on the wall in the kitchen. Manager discarded food.
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 and onions on counter at 95-93 F at 8:55 am cooked at 5:00 am. Manager discarded food
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked pork dated 11/29, cooked beef dated 11/27, cooked chicken dated 11/27 in walk in cooler. Emailed to operator DBPR Form HR 5030-049 Date marking handout. Manager discarded food
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cooked pork dated 11/29, cooked beef dated 11/27, cooked chicken dated 11/27 in walk in cooler. Manager discarded food
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken 51 F, cooked beef 74 F, cooked pork 47 F, cooked beans 46 F in reach in cooler at cook line stored near the broken door area of cooler. Per Manager, temperatures taken this morning. Food moved to walk in cooler
Employee beverage container on a food storage shelf next to containers of spices in back kitchen. Manager discarded drinks
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler door in poor repair at hinges in cook line area. Per manager, Reach in cooler door broke this morning. He scheduled service this day
Food ( containers of cut lettuce and sauce) stored on floor in walk in cooler
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Mar 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 27, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food ( raw beef ) stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food ( cooked chicken ) in reach in cooler. Manager rearranged food.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on wall in back kitchen area. Manager removed roach
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked beef 70 F, cooked pork 70 F on counter under 1 hour. Manager put food in freezer for quick chill down recheck 49-53
Spray bottles containing toxic substance not labeled in dishwashing area. Manager labeled spray bottles
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Reviewed with manager
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - soiled shelf above door in kitchen. Reviewed with manager
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit( walk in cooler ) with food to be served to customers. Manager discarded and relocated employee drinks
Stored food not covered in walk in cooler. Reviewed with manager. Manager covered food
Feb 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 9, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority4 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.
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.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table next to beef.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Was at 200ppm+ now at 50 ppm
May 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Across from fryer
May 15, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on wall at front of cook line by hand wash sink 1 live roach on picture frame by the front counter 1 live roach by door frame to hallway
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Floor fan Fan guard in walking cooler soiled Side of the fryer and grill Wired rack soiled Gasket door freezer soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Across from fryer
May 14, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on wall at front of cook line by hand wash sink 1 live roach on picture frame by the front counter 1 live roach by door frame to hallway
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Greater than 200 ppm, corrected to 100ppm
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen Wall soiled in the kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Floor fan Fan guard in walking cooler soiled Side of the fryer and grill Wired rack soiled Gasket door freezer soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Across from fryer
May 13, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License shows that it has been paid in the app
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Barbacoa leabeled for 4-29-24 Cooked mushrooms marked 4-20-24 See stop sale
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Barbacoa leabeled for 4-29-24 Cooked mushrooms marked 4-20-24
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on wall at front of cook line by hand wash sink 1 live roach on picture frame by the front counter 1 live roach by door frame to hallway
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Greater than 200 ppm, corrected to 100ppm
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. Provided operator with posters in English and Spanish
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Knife holder soiled
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on wall above hand wash sink 1 dead roach behind chest freezer in back room
Employee eating while preparing food. Employees were eating while preparing food in the back of the kitchen and also in the front by Counter area, discussed with manager on duty
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jackets on shelf above chest freezer in the back of the kitchen. Purses and bags packs over cooling food by dough mixer
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen Wall soiled in the kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Floor fan Fan guard in walking cooler soiled Side of the fryer and grill Wired rack soiled Gasket door freezer soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Across from fryer
Nov 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food ( tortillas) at cook line - employee discarded bag and used food grade paper
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.
No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in back storage area
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee beverage container above food preparation next to food - manager relocated drinks
Food stored on floor in walk in cooler - manager relocated 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.