LA CHINA POBLANA MEXICAN RESTAURANT AND PIZZA LLC
2169 N HERCULES AVE, Clearwater FL 33763
Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · 5 visits since February 2024
FEB 24
APR 25
MAY 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
3 inspections trending down, 30 points off where it started.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From reach-in cooler on cooks line at 2:10pm. Operator placed items in reach-in freezer on cooks line. Recheck temp a. sour cream (53F - Cold Holding); 45f b. cooked beans (47F - Cold Holding); 42f c. cooked rice (51F - Hot Holding) 45f
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,050
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022005243 | Jan 24, 2022 | Aug 11, 2022 | $250 |
| 3--2018016765 | Feb 21, 2018 | Jul 3, 2018 | $400 |
| 3--2017061407 | Dec 20, 2017 | Apr 5, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Jul 29, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at make table stained.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ramekins used as scoop in dry storage under prep table. Discussed with operator.
May 6, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority6 Intermediate10 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0ppm. Operator added chlorine to measure 100ppm.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Zep bottle with clear substance on dry storage rack with dishes not labeled. Operator stated it's cleaner and relocated.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at make table stained.
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. Provided employee reporting agreement to operator in Spanish and each employee filled one out..
No soap provided at hand wash sink in back prep area. Operator placed soap at sink.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Battery out for automatic dispenser. Operator replaced with roll of paper towel at side of sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Zep bottle with clear substance on dry storage rack with dishes not labeled. Discussed with operator.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ramekins used as scoop in dry storage under prep table. Discussed with operator.
Ceiling tile missing over make table across for fryer. Operator stated they replacing with air filter later this day.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No trash can in shared restroom. Operator placed covered trash can in restroom.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator has license printed but not posted. Operator posted during inspection.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Rotisserie chicken stored on prep table. Operator stated it's employee food removed from prep table.
In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. Operator relocated tongs to tray next to stovetop.
Open dumpster lid on shared dumpster. Operator closed lid.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Box of unwashed tomatoes stored over diced tomato in walk in. Operator relocated case of tomatoes to bottom of cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wiping clothes on counter under microwave not stored in sanitizing solution. Operator placed in sanitizer bucket.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cook line lacking labels. White granular substance not labeled under prep table. Discussed with operator.
Jun 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stored on reach-in cooler on cooks line is soiled with food debris between cracks.
No chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Carbon dioxide tank located at front counter not adequately secured.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guard in walk-in cooler soiled with mold-like substance.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on cooks line.
Apr 23, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority7 Intermediate8 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with tortillas on shelf in walk-in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored above cooked chicken in walk-in cooler. Operator placed raw fish below cooked chicken.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From reach-in cooler on cooks line at 2:10pm. Operator placed items in reach-in freezer on cooks line. Recheck temp a. sour cream (53F - Cold Holding); 45f b. cooked beans (47F - Cold Holding); 42f c. cooked rice (51F - Hot Holding) 45f
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stored on reach-in cooler on cooks line is soiled with food debris between cracks.
Handwash sink at front counter and on cooks line has ice inside bowl and plates, pots, and silverware inside bowl. Melted ice and removed items from hand wash bowls. Discussed with operator purpose of hand wash sink.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
No chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No proof provided that two recently hired 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 soap provided at handwash sink near front counter. Operator provided soap.
Spray bottle underneath hand wash sink on cooks line containing degreaser not labeled. Operator labeled spray bottle degreaser.
Carbon dioxide tank located at front counter not adequately secured.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on top of cutting board on prep table. Operator discarded beverage. Discussed with operator cleaning and sanitizing area.
Food stored on floor. Two bags of jasmine rice stored on floor in walk-in cooler.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between reach-in cooler and wall at front counter.
In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guard in walk-in cooler soiled with mold-like substance.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on cooks line.
Feb 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of vitamins stored on counter. Manager on duty moved vitamins.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer stored on top of prep table. Employer moved sanitizer bucket to bottom shelf.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee beverage stored on counter. Manager on duty moved beverage.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers not inverted. Manager on duty corrected.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottle of butter not labeled. Manager on duty labeled bottle.
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