MI FONDITA RESTAURANT CORP
1917 DREW ST, Clearwater FL 33765
Last inspected Jan 18, 2025 · 13 visits since August 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
AUG 23
OCT 23
JUN 24
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JAN 25
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Two live roaches on floor under hand wash sink in front counter area
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
7 cases · $2,640
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024047448 | Aug 8, 2024 | Feb 26, 2025 | $800 |
| 3--2024035563 | Jun 3, 2024 | Feb 17, 2025 | — |
| 3--2023034897 | Jun 7, 2023 | Jan 11, 2024 | — |
| 3--2023020209 | Mar 24, 2023 | Aug 21, 2023 | $400 |
| 3--2023005941 | Jan 20, 2023 | Jul 5, 2023 | $640 |
| 3--2022052700 | Oct 25, 2022 | May 11, 2023 | $400 |
| 3--2019002245 | Jan 3, 2019 | Feb 6, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Jan 18, 2025Assigned to InspectorRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 21, 2024□ 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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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. Employee working 3 months no training.
Aug 9, 2024Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Excrement from roaches observed in ac handler area, wall, door hinges.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in 3 compartment sink.
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. Employee working 3 months no training.
Aug 9, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 6 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 5 live roaches in the crack of the dream table in front counter 1 live roach on wall in dining room 4 live roaches in kitchen over door to hall 2 live roaches on floor under 3 compartment sink 1 live roach on pipe over reach in cooler 3 live roaches in hand sink in kitchen
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Excrement from roaches observed in ac handler area, wall, door hinges.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. salsa verde (47F cold holding) raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding) employee moved to reach in freezer to quick chill. Retemped salsa verde 39 F and raw chicken 43F
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in 3 compartment sink.
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. Employee working 3 months no training.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach under soap dispenser in kitchen 3 dead roaches on floor in dining room under tables 25 dead roaches in hinge of door to kitchen from hall 5 dead roaches under and behind reach in coolers 1 dead roach on floor under 3 compartment sink 1 dead roach on shelf next to stove 1 dead roach on floor under reach in cooler 3 dead roaches on wall near microwave 3 dead roaches on floor in hall area 1 dead roach inside reach in cooler in hall
Aug 8, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 18 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 priority6 Intermediate9 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 5 live roaches in the crack of the dream table in front counter 1 live roach on wall in dining room 4 live roaches in kitchen over door to hall 2 live roaches on floor under 3 compartment sink 1 live roach on pipe over reach in cooler 3 live roaches in hand sink in kitchen
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Excrement from roaches observed in ac handler area, wall, door hinges.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. salsa verde (47F cold holding) raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding) employee moved to reach in freezer to quick chill. Retemped salsa verde 39 F and raw chicken 43F
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened 8-7 no date mark. Employee dated milk
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in 3 compartment sink.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in kitchen inaccessible due to live roaches inside.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink in front counter and kitchen. Employee refilled paper towels.
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. Employee working 3 months no training.
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup in salt. Employee removed portion cup.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach under soap dispenser in kitchen 3 dead roaches on floor in dining room under tables 25 dead roaches in hinge of door to kitchen from hall 5 dead roaches under and behind reach in coolers 1 dead roach on floor under 3 compartment sink 1 dead roach on shelf next to stove 1 dead roach on floor under reach in cooler 3 dead roaches on wall near microwave 3 dead roaches on floor in hall area 1 dead roach inside reach in cooler in hall
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys on shelf over reach in cooler. Employee removed keys.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled throughout restaurant and kitchen
Food stored on floor. Sugar and oil on the floor in hall and kitchen. Employee moved off floor.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled with food debris.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign in kitchen hand sink. Provided sign to operator and she displayed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves in kitchen soiled.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of white powder not labeled. Employee labeled salt.
Aug 8, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Pork 88 F at 10:55 am cooked at 5:30 am - Reviewed with manager proper cooling procedures.
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. Employee Maria hired over 60 days.
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.
Jun 4, 2024Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Pork 88 F at 10:55 am cooked at 5:30 am - Reviewed with manager proper cooling procedures.
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. Employee Maria hired over 60 days.
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.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees not wearing hair restraints
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Jun 4, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Pork 88 F at 10:55 am cooked at 5:30 am - Reviewed with manager proper cooling procedures.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on the floor by beverage station in front counter area. 2 live roaches on the floor by front counter area
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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. Employee Maria hired over 60 days.
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.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor next to hand wash sink in front of food station area 1 dead roach on floor under steam table in front of restaurant. 1 dead roach on the floor by beverage station. 1 dead roach on shelf top by the counter. 4 dead roaches in between cold holding units in storage area 2 dead roaches by the hot water tank in hallway area. 1 dead roach on the floor under sink area in the kitchen 1 dead roach on the floor by the stove/oven
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees not wearing hair restraints
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Jun 3, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 22 violations recorded, 7 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
7 High priority9 Intermediate6 Basic
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1 live flying insect in dinning area. 1 dead flying insect on the floor in storage area 1 live fly inside the restroom
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Pork 88 F at 10:55 am cooked at 5:30 am - Reviewed with manager proper cooling procedures.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Pork 88 F at 10:55 am cooked at 5:30 am - Reviewed with manager proper cooling procedures.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license License expired on 2/01/2024
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on the floor by beverage station in front counter area. 2 live roaches on the floor by front counter area
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked chicken (45F - Cold Holding); Beef (47F - Cold Holding); Pork (48F - Cold Holding); sausage (46F - Cold Holding), beef 45 F, pork 53 F salsa 46 F, cooked vegetables and pork 47 F,, cut melon 44 F, cooked vegetables 48:F, mozzarella cheese 58:F, cooked chicken 51 F, pork tortillas 58 F in cooler in storage area no temperatures taken this morning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Cooked chicken (45F - Cold Holding); Beef (47F - Cold Holding); Pork (48F - Cold Holding); sausage (46F - Cold Holding), beef 45 F, pork 53 F salsa 46 F, cooked vegetables and pork 47 F,, cut melon 44 F, cooked vegetables 48:F, mozzarella cheese 58:F, cooked chicken 51 F, pork tortillas 58 F in cooler in storage area no temperatures taken this morning
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.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in restroom
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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. Employee Maria hired over 60 days.
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 soap provided at handwash sinks.Manager bought soap, soap available in all hand sinks areas
No water in hand wash sink in kitchen.Manager turned water on
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink in kitchen
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor next to hand wash sink in front of food station area 1 dead roach on floor under steam table in front of restaurant. 1 dead roach on the floor by beverage station. 1 dead roach on shelf top by the counter. 4 dead roaches in between cold holding units in storage area 2 dead roaches by the hot water tank in hallway area. 1 dead roach on the floor under sink area in the kitchen 1 dead roach on the floor by the stove/oven
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink in food prep area
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in cooler in the storage area
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees not wearing hair restraints
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Single-service articles improperly stored. -Handles of spoons up at front counter - box of to go cups on floor in front counter area
Oct 23, 2023Inspection 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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Raw animal food ( raw pork) stored over or with ready-to-eat food ( potatoes) in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.- manager rearranged food
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice, beans, pork not date marked in refrigerator in storage area - manager date marked food items
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in back kitchen area
Floors not maintained smooth and durable in front counter area- per manager, she is to replace the flooring in this area
Oct 23, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. - reviewed temperature monitoring with manager
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Emailed to operator the licensing paperless hand out
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors - floor covering in front counter area peeling from surface and is not smooth and easily cleanable
Aug 24, 2023Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked eggs 89 F, cooked beans 110 F, cooked chicken 125 F at steam table in the front counter area
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.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. - reviewed temperature monitoring with manager
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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Emailed to operator the licensing paperless hand out
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors - floor covering in front counter area peeling from surface and is not smooth and easily cleanable
Aug 23, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 17 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 priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. -Manager entered the kitchen, handled food without washing hands -Employee preparing food without washing hands. Reviewed importance of hand washing with operator
Establishment operating with no potable running water. Water turned off at the establishment. Operator left to make payment
Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. - two flies in kitchen area
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Two live roaches on floor under hand wash sink in front counter area
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. raw chicken 55 F, milk 57 F in refrigerator in front counter area - no temperatures taken this day Cooked eggs 89 F, cooked beans 110 F, cooked chicken 125 F at steam table in the front counter area - no temperatures taken this day
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - raw chicken 55 F, milk 57 F in refrigerator in front counter area - no temperatures taken this day
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked eggs 89 F, cooked beans 110 F, cooked chicken 125 F at steam table in the front counter area
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.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. - reviewed temperature monitoring with manager
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in dishwashing and front counter areas
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Emailed to operator the licensing paperless hand out
Dead roaches on premises. 17 dead roaches on floor in front counter area, 2 dead roaches inside reach in cooler in top section in the front counter area, 3 dead roaches on floor next to reach in freezer, 4 dead roaches on floor in kitchen
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit in refrigerator in front counter area
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors - floor covering in front counter area peeling from surface and is not smooth and easily cleanable
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.