LA MORDIDA
14100 US HWY 19 STE 114, Clearwater FL 33764 · 727-225-3394
Last inspected Mar 19, 2026 · 14 visits since October 2023
SEP 24
FEB 25
OCT 25
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MAR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches on cook line.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,760
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025078754 | Oct 20, 2025 | Mar 4, 2026 | $800 |
| 3--2023026077 | Apr 18, 2023 | May 25, 2023 | $800 |
| 3--2023002844 | Nov 29, 2022 | Feb 3, 2023 | $160 |
Inspection history
14 visits, newest first
Mar 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cut raw chicken strips (46F - Cold Holding). Held overnight no temperatures taken in walk in cooler on this day.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut raw chicken strips (46F - Cold Holding) Held overnight no temperatures taken in walk in cooler on this day.
Feb 10, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Cutting boards on cook line stained.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues at front next to spice shelf.
Feb 9, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over shredded lettuce in reach in cooler. Operator relocated.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches on cook line.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Cutting boards on cook line stained.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Cheese bread being held on time. Emailed to operator.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves on spice wire shelf.
Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches on cook line 3 dead near water heater.
Dumpster overflowing garbage.
Food stored on floor. Bin of potatoes and box of red peppers stored on floor of walk in cooler.
Open dumpster lid.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink pipe disconnected from wall and leaking onto floor.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues at front next to spice shelf.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Ripped foil on bottom of prep table on cook line.
Stored food not covered. Yellow rice, white rice, salsa are stored, uncovered in walk-in cooler.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Green onions stored over uncovered salsas in walk in cooler.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves pitted with rust on left side near exit door.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles of sauces and white powder substance no labeled on cook line.
Oct 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Oct 21, 2025Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested 2 times at 0 ppm discussion with employee to use the three companies sink for sanitation
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Oct 20, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 16 violations recorded, 8 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
8 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested 2 times at 0 ppm discussion with employee to use the three companies sink for sanitation
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Prep cook employee touched mouth with gloves than grabbed clean dishes from dry shelf no hand washing observed
Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. 5 pieces of ROP salmon not removed from package prior to thawing.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Household roach spray in area with mop sink.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw octopus over carrots.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on wall by mop sink 1 live roach on floor by mop sink area 1 live roach on expo line floor 4 live wall next to reach in cooler near employee room
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook grabbed raw beef than used the same glove to wipe hands on rag than placed parchment paper into Togo container no hand washing.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 5 pieces of ROP salmon.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar hand washing sink has equipment stored inside
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 written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Cooked queso bread restaurant uses for 4 hours then discards.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single use styrofoam bowl with no handle stored in chicken marinade on cook line.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Dead roaches on premises.3 dead roaches on electrical panel by mop sink area. 4 dead roaches behind the reach in cooler by dry storage shelf.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee cup on prep table
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Plant food over cook rice walk in cooler
Feb 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 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. Emailed operator DBPR Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events form.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on throughout the establishment. Can opener soiled with debris.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled with black mold like substance.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed in dinning room area expired on 2/1/2022.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back kitchen door.
Food stored on floor. Bag of dry powder stored on the floor in the dry storage paper product area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In single door freezer next to dry storage.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at hand sink next to ice machine and three compartment sink.
Stored food not covered. Containers of white rice and yellow rice stored in walk in cooler not covered. Employee covered items.
Feb 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach observed crawling on floor. The roach crawled under a brick that is keeping the water heater off the floor.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in reach in deli cooler across from fryers on cook line: @ 11:29am raw pork sausage links (51F - Cold Holding); raw chicken breast (48 F - Cold Holding) Discussed with employee that food items were overflowing over the container fill line and not allowing the product at the top to properly be cold held. Employees removed overfilled product into another container and placed items with walk in cooler to bring down the temperatures. Inspector re-temped items at 12:25pm: raw pork sausage links (42 F - Cold Holding); raw chicken breast (42 F - Cold Holding)
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. Emailed operator DBPR Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events form.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on throughout the establishment. Can opener soiled with debris.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled with black mold like substance.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed in dinning room area expired on 2/1/2022.
Dead roaches on premises. 9 dead roach observed inside control panel cover of water heater. 3 dead roaches observed on top of water heater. 6 dead roaches observed on floor in water heater/mop sink area. Operator removed dead roaches and sanitized area.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back kitchen door.
Food stored on floor. Bag of dry powder stored on the floor in the dry storage paper product area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In single door freezer next to dry storage.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at hand sink next to ice machine and three compartment sink.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink stored inside reach in deli cooler on cook line across from fryers.
Plumbing system in disrepair. A disconnected pipe was observed under the hand sink next to the ice machine, with water falling onto the floor. The employee promptly reattached the pipe. After running the water, the inspector confirmed that no leaks were observed.
Stored food not covered. Containers of white rice and yellow rice stored in walk in cooler not covered. Employee covered items.
Oct 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Small stand alone reach in cooler.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On drain
Sep 24, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. During walk through of inspection observed hand wash sink near ice machine no longer working. Pipe is broken from bottom.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Shelves rusted inside walk in cooler number 3
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed drying rack soiled
Food stored in undrained ice. Shrimp in reach in cooler. Employee drained during inspection.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Small stand alone reach in cooler.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Two knives in between crack at cook line. Employee moved.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On drain
Plumbing system in disrepair. During walk through of inspection observed hand wash sink near ice machine no longer working. Pipe is broken from bottom.
Jun 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. During walk through employee beverage cups on prep table next to dishwasher. Owner moved
Apr 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly near dishwasher.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. During inspection observed white rice in walk in cooler made yesterday at temperature 51 degrees Fahrenheit. Educated. Cook thew away.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled can opener
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Near three compartment sink.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Prep cook was cutting onions with wet wiping cloth under cutting boards. Employee moved educated
Dec 20, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Solid can opener management took and washed.
Oct 19, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 23 recorded, 8 high priority.
8 High priority6 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. Cooked Rice in walk in cooler at 48F overnight. Manager threw away 4 lbs.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two live flies in bar area.
Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions. Bug zapper over Hand washing sink.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon over ready to eat cooked pasta. In walk in beef fridge. Manger moved to lower shelf Raw beef over plantains in reach in freezer
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee washed gloved hands. Educated employee regarding hand washing. Employee washed hands.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Rice in walk in cooler at 48F overnight. Manager threw away 4 lbs
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Eggs on counter of cook line ambient temp 51F. Manager put In cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Plantains 91F hot holding put on stove to reheat Ham and cheese in bakery at temp 120F hot holding. Manager put in over to reheat.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Solid can opener management took and washed.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to rinse out milk pitcher. Educated employee.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ceviche is not marked.
No soap provided at handwash sink near mop sink area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Fish stock in large white container in fish walk in cooler no date mark. Cream pie no date mark in reach in cooler in bakery no date mark Flan in bakery not date mark.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle under Hand washing sink in bakery with no common name. Manger labeled bottle.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Soup spoons stored in dirty container. Manager cleaned
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line and serve station with cut marks.
Food stored in undrained ice. Fish and shrimp stored in undrained ice in walk in colder.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach in freezer used for ice cream.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in bakery soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Racks in walk in cooler.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soiled residues in cook line and bakery items.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Single service spoon with spoon not presenting handle first.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table in kitchen not in solution. Manager moved.
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.