PACHANGA AREPA
1991 DREW ST STE A, Clearwater FL 33765 · 727-953-7902
Last inspected Apr 30, 2026 · 9 visits since December 2023
MAY 24
DEC 24
MAR 25
JAN 26
APR 26
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 24 points better than where it started.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach under hand wash sink 1 live roach under walk in cooler by kitchen entrance Employee killed, removed and sanitized areas.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $360
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2016036764 | Jun 28, 2016 | Oct 20, 2016 | — |
| 3--2016034264 | Jun 28, 2016 | Oct 5, 2016 | $360 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food ( raw shell eggs) stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food ( chocolate syrup ) inside deli style cooler Manager rearranged food
No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Employee placed soap at hand wash sink
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in double door reach in cooler. Manager placed employee food inside a designated container
Food ( bags of cornmeal and plastic bottles of water) stored on floor in storage room. Reviewed with manager.
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Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in kitchen. Manager relocated ice scoop
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of flour. Employee labeled bulk container
Mar 17, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 14, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. - Elena expired training on 4/17/25, Edith expired 4/17/25, Margarita expired 4/17/25
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in dish washing area. Manager labeled spray bottle.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food at cook line.
Mar 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 02/01/2025. Reviewed with manager
Raw animal food ( shell eggs ) stored in same container as ready-to-eat food ( ketchup ) in reach in cooler Manager rearranged food.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Manager brought bleach for use on food contact surfaces during the inspection
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in freezer. Manager placed employee food in designated container
Food stored on floor in storage room. Manager rearranged food
Dec 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink.
Food stored on floor. Sugar bag, tomato ketchup, corn can, bag of rice small house storage area.
May 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Shredded pork; shredded chicken in reach in cooler
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches under the wash hand sink. 5 dead roaches under triple sink. 2 dead on top of glasses on dish shelf 2 dead roaches in hallway area 1 dead roach in dining room area Manager Removed dead roaches and sanitized areas
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 employee
May 21, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon over cooked chicken in reach in cooler by kitchen entrance
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach under hand wash sink 1 live roach under walk in cooler by kitchen entrance Employee killed, removed and sanitized areas.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler by steam table were sauces are atcheese (57F 2nd temp 56f - Cold Holding); raw eggs (57F 2nd 56 f temp- Cold Holding manager moved to a different reach in cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Shredded pork; shredded chicken in reach in cooler
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches under the wash hand sink. 5 dead roaches under triple sink. 2 dead on top of glasses on dish shelf 2 dead roaches in hallway area 1 dead roach in dining room area Manager Removed dead roaches and sanitized areas
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 employee
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In men's restroom gave management the sign.
Open dumpster lid.Employee closed lid
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Disposable plastic utensils not inverted in front kitchen entrance.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket 10 ppm. Retested at 50ppm
Mar 27, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
mop sink has no hot or cold water and in a corner unavailable for use due to storage shelf for pots and triple sink - tray over mop sink to air dry plates
Dec 13, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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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.. Manager purchases correct sanitizer during inspection
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Cooked beans heated previous day and cooked at 110F - 145 F reheated in microwave for 5 minutes -employee placed beans back in microwave to reheat longer -recheck 176-184F
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. -Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.reviewed with manager the monitoring of food temperatures
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink in the kitchen - soap placed at hand wash sink
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in reach in freezer - employee repositioned scoop
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food in double door cooler - reviewed with manager - manager rearranged food.
mop sink has no hot or cold water and in a corner unavailable for use due to storage shelf for pots and triple sink - tray over mop sink to air dry plates
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.