LA REINA DE MEXICO VEMEX LLC
1413 CLEVELAND ST, Clearwater FL 33755 · 727-320-6424
Last inspected May 18, 2026 · 6 visits since January 2024
JAN 24
FEB 25
APR 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
▲ 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 02/01/2025. Ice se renewed during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024066117 | Sep 20, 2024 | Apr 16, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
May 18, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting board in food prep area soiled with food build up in cracks
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable between stove and triple sink.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface at cook line near triple sink
Mar 11, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Person in charge explained proper set up of triple sink. Employee then washed rinsed and sanitized dishes
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting board in food prep area soiled with food build up in cracks
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. SafeStaff training certificates for all employees expired in December 2025
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable between stove and triple sink.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Person in charge removed tongs from oven handle
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board at cook line. Employee removed towel
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface at cook line near triple sink
Soiled wet wiping cloth placed in use with fresh solution at cook line..
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm chlorine. Employee changed solution Recheck 100 ppm chlorine
Sep 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - cutting board in food prep area soiled with food build up in cracks
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dishes stored in handwash sink behind bar
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink in kitchen. Manager provided paper towels
No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink in kitchen. Manager provided soap
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle under e compartment sink
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Door to restroom propped open in bar area
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No lid on garbage can in restroom
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line reach-in cooler
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee on cooks line wearing beaded bracelet
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven door handle on cooks line
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Handwash sink in kitchen. Operator plunged drain and took apart piping under handwash sink to repair.
Apr 29, 2025Inspection 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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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels used to line bottom of chips. Discussed the need to line containers with paper approved for food contact.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board soiled and stained at prep table.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Clean pans stored in hand wash sink. Discussed the need to keep hand washing sink for hand washing.
Food stored on floor. Pan containing chicken stored on the floor. Pan was removed from the floor
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cook line storing food removed from its original container not labeled with common name.
Feb 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employees washing and rinsing food containers and not sanitizing containers. Reviewed with manager who then explained proper set up and use of triple sink. Triple sink set up to 100 ppm chlorine. Food containers washed rinsed and sanitized.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 02/01/2025. Ice se renewed during inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen and bar areas. Employee placed soap at hand wash sink. Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks must be stocked at all times.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface for pitas. Reviewed with manager. Employee wrapped pitas in foil
Food ( jugs of water ) stored on floor in bar area. Reviewed with manager
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink in kitchen Reviewed with manager.
Water leaking from faucet. Plumbing service scheduled in two hours per manager
Jan 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
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.