LOS CHATINOS MEXICAN CUISINE
700 S MISSOURI AVE, Clearwater FL 33756 · 727-470-9422
Last inspected Feb 18, 2026 · 12 visits since August 2023
OCT 23
FEB 25
APR 25
SEP 25
FEB 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. 1 live roach in dry-storage room. 1 live roach on wall in dry-storage.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023057218 | Aug 8, 2023 | Nov 2, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Feb 18, 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
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Expired certificates missing for Yolanda Peralta and Ulices Uriel Salinas.
Ceiling tiles near kitchen door to dining area stained.
Feb 17, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 7 flying insects next to mop sink and 3 compartment sink. Operator eradicated during inspection.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Nonfood grade bag storing rice on steam table. Operator removed from bag and placed in pan.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Fly tape hanging over reach in freezer. Operator removed from ceiling.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Can of flying insect spray in mop sink. Operator removed from food area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ground beef (46F - Cold Holding); ground pork (46F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (46F - Cold Holding) items placed in reach in cooler at 10:30. Operator placed in freezer. Second temp 12:20 pork 37F, mozzarella 43F, beef 41F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine accumulated with pink substance in the back corner in bar area.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ceviche not identified as raw on menu. Operator began marking menus with symbol to indicate ceviche is raw.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Expired certificates missing for Yolanda Peralta and Ulices Uriel Salinas.
Ceiling tiles near kitchen door to dining area stained.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans wet nesting on shelf above 3 compartment sink. Operator separated pans and set aside to rewash.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with heavy grease between flattop and stove.
Food stored on floor. Oil stored on floor. Operator relocated off floor.
Ice buildup in 3 reach-in freezers near back door.
Interior of oven has accumulation of black food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease under flat top grill.
Open dumpster lid.
Stored food not covered. Stuffed peppers, rice and chicken in walk in stored uncovered. Operator placed plastic wrap on items.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed heads of lettuce stored over cooked chicken. Operator relocated lettuce.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles at cook line not labeled.
Sep 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 15, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed around 15 small flying insects in the kitchen near the hand washing sink and three compartment sink. Manager was able to eradicate.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris in the handwashing sink in the back prep area.
Sep 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed cold medicine being stored above a prep table.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed around 15 small flying insects in the kitchen near the hand washing sink and three compartment sink. Manager was able to eradicate.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris in the handwashing sink in the back prep area.
No paper towels, mechanical hand drying device or soap provided at handwash sink in the kitchen near the three compartment sink and back prep area. Manager was able to provide both.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed several water stained ceiling tiles in the kitchen area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the license expired on 02/01/24 being displayed. Operator attempted to print license but the DBPR Server is down.
Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Observed the lids to the dumpster missing.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up in the hood filter.
Apr 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee enter kitchen don gloves and begin touching tortilla shells without first washing hands.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on steam table on cooks line is stained with food buildup between cracks.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf of prep table near walk-in cooler is rusted.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
Feb 18, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler: ground beef (50F - Cold Holding); rice (49F- Cold Holding); milk (48F- Cold Holding); chicken broth (48F - Cold Holding); sour cream (50F - Cold Holding); refried beans (47F - Cold Holding) Inspector observed ambient thermometer reading at 47F. Reach in deli cooler on cook line @3:15pm: cut lettuce (53F - Cold Holding); pico (62F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (63F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (56F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (56F - Cold Holding) Employees moved food items into walk-in cooler and place bags of ice to bring down the temperatures.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in deli cooler cutting boards stained.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed storage unit outside back kitchen area. Patio added with seating increase of 61 seats. Inspector provided DBPR seating change evaluation form.
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 employee training observed. Four employees all hired over 60 days ago engaging with food or in food preparation during the time of the inspection.
Feb 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority9 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 2/1/2025.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored above container of chicken
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk in cooler not holding proper temperature. 8 oz refried black beans cooked on Monday 2/10/2025 6 Lbs of cooked Spanish rice made Wednesday 2/12/2025 6 Lbs of cooked ground beef made Tuesday 2/11/2025 64oz of chicken broth cooked Wednesday 2/22/2025
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler: ground beef (50F - Cold Holding); rice (49F- Cold Holding); milk (48F- Cold Holding); chicken broth (48F - Cold Holding); sour cream (50F - Cold Holding); refried beans (47F - Cold Holding) Inspector observed ambient thermometer reading at 47F. Reach in deli cooler on cook line @3:15pm: cut lettuce (53F - Cold Holding); pico (62F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (63F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (56F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (56F - Cold Holding) Employees moved food items into walk-in cooler and place bags of ice to bring down the temperatures.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding unit: queso (127F - Hot Holding) Employee reheated item on stove top to 165F or above to correct temperature. queso (198F - Reheating)
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallon of milk inside
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in deli cooler cutting boards stained.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No certified food manager present with five employees engaging with food or in food preparation during the time of the inspection. At the end of the inspection the CFM Joel showed up to the inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink across from walk in cooler. PIC placed roll of paper towels at hand sink.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed storage unit outside back kitchen area. Patio added with seating increase of 61 seats. Inspector provided DBPR seating change evaluation form.
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 employee training observed. Four employees all hired over 60 days ago engaging with food or in food preparation during the time of the inspection.
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. No proof four employees hired over 60 days ago. Employees read and signed DBPR Food Employee Reporting Agreement form at the time of the inspection.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed ziplock bags of multiple food items prepared on site not date marked stored inside reach in freezer chest.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed containers of multiple food items prepared on site not date marked stored inside walk in cooler not date marked.
Oct 9, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at 3:05pm butter (50F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (52F - Cold Holding); sour cream (44F - Cold Holding); raw beef (45F - Cold Holding) Operator placed items in reach-in freezer. Re temp at 3:45pm a. Butter 42f b. Cooked chicken 41f c. Sliced tomatoes 43f d. Cut lettuce 43f e. Sour cream 37f f. Raw shrimp 40f g. Raw beef 36f
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On steam table at 3:10pm a. Black beans 127f Operator turned steam table temp up. Re temp at 3:40p, a. Black beans 176f
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose connected to faucet on side of bldg without vacuum breaker.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink located near walk-in cooler has food stored inside bowl. Discussed with operator the purpose of hand wash sink. Operator removed food, cleaned and sanitized hand wash sink.
All cutting boards in kitchen has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles near soda machine in kitchen damaged.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on top of cutting board on cook line. Employee removed phone, operator cleaned and sanitized cutting board.
Food stored on floor. 5 gallons of cooking oil stored on floor in dry-storage room. Operator placed oil on shelf.
In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. Operator removed tongs.
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler located on cook line.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Seasoning stored on shelf above prep table in kitchen removed from original packaging not labeled by common name. Operator labeled seasoning.
Aug 9, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles in kitchen has water-like damage.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards on kitchen.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Wall next to flat top grill and behind flat top grill.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezer in kitchen in front of reach-in coolers.
Light not functioning. Light above reach-in coolers on cook line.
Aug 8, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 24 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority4 Intermediate17 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in dry-storage room. 1 live roach on wall in dry-storage.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 30 rodent droppings in room next to dry-storage. 33 rodent droppings on floor in bar area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at 2:31pm sliced tomatoes (66F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (57F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (63F - Cold Holding); cut pork (60F - Cold Holding) raw chicken (69F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (61F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (61F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (56F - Cold Holding); sliced beef (51F - Cold Holding) Walk-in cooler at 2:45pm milk (45F - Cold Holding); eggplant (45F - Cold Holding); beans (45F - Cold Holding); butter (46F - Cold Holding) cheese sauce (45F - Cold Holding); flan (43F - Cold Holding) Operator placed items in reach-in freezer. Re temp at 3:30pm Slice tomatoes 51f Cut lettuce 51f Diced tomatoes 37f cut pork 53f Cooked chicken 52f cooked beef 53f Raw chicken 55f shredded mozzarella 53f sliced beef 53f Walk-in cooler at 3:35pm milk 44f eggplant 44f beans 45f butter 45 Queso cheese 45f flan 43f Operator placed ice on items in walk-in cooler.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink next to soda machine in kitchen.
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. No proof for recently hired employees. Emailed operator employee health agreement.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash station located near walk-in cooler.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in beans in walk-in cooler and in flour on bottom shelf of prep table.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles in kitchen has water-like damage.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Establishment is displaying expired license. 02/01/2023.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards on kitchen.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach underneath table in dry-storage room. 1 dead roach on baseboard wall in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. 5 gallons of cooking oil stored on floor near flat top grill.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Wall next to flat top grill and behind flat top grill.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezer in kitchen in front of reach-in coolers.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of soiled ice machine in kitchen.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven door handle.
Light not functioning. Light above reach-in coolers on cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of ice machine in kitchen. Gaskets on reach-in coolers on cook line.
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in coolers on cook line.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Soiled dry wiping cloth stored on top of cutting board of reach-in cooler in kitchen.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach-in coolers on cook line.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Cooking oil in spray bottles in kitchen not labeled. Two containers of spices above reach-in cooler not labeled.
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.