LA PASADITA AUTHENTIC MEXICAN RESTAURANT
14100 US HWY 19 N STE 117-118, Clearwater FL 33764 · 7277094604
Last inspected Apr 15, 2026 · 7 visits since February 2024
FEB 24
AUG 24
JAN 25
DEC 25
APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 12 points off where it started.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. During inspection observed 3 flies in back of house. Not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Measured 400ppm quaternary, operator diluted to measure 150ppm.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Whisk in sink. Operator removed.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Back handwashing sink hot water knob in stuck position. Operator repaired during inspection.
Ceiling tile missing. 3 ceiling tiles missing over 3 compartment sink.
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Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. Oysters stored in plastic container in reach in. Educated operator.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep shelf next to microwave. Operator relocated.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer next to condensation line.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label on container of birria.
Feb 2, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 9, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Oyster tags not marked with last date served and not in chronological order.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Dec 1, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 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. Measuring 10ppm. Operator instructed to set up sanitizer in 3 compartment sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On cook line near storage room. Operator refilled.
Oyster tags not marked with last date served and not in chronological order.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic single use bowl used to scoop green salsa in cooler. Operator replaced with ladle.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Bottle of water on shelf near prep area next to microwave.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in corner near prep area next to storage room with reach in coolers.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment on cook line between reach in coolers.. Operator moved
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Sitting on prep table next to clean utensils.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Salsa in tall reach in cooler has old labels.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sauces in tall reach in cooler not label.
Jan 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Windex
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At bar near bar salt
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Sweet and condensed milk opened inside glass reach in cooler across from point of sale. Employee moved
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Back under hand wash sink.
Food stored on floor.box of potatoes on floor of dry storage employee moved to chair.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. During inspection observed chicken and beef under cook line thawing in pans. Employee moved to reach in cooler.
Aug 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. During inspection observed 3 flies in back of house. Not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Cook exp 11-2-23
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Green salsa and red, black beans, flower, painto employee moved.
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Multiple Knives stored in crack of deli coolers at cook line employee moved.
Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance lava bowls on drying rack. Educated
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Near grill employee moved.
Feb 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
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.