PICO ROJO
2475 MCMULLEN BOOTH RD STE# E, Clearwater FL 33759 · 727-474-3826
Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fresh chopped garlic 71f, put in cooler.
★ 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--2015008204 | Feb 17, 2015 | Apr 10, 2015 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in cook line area. Manager placed paper towels in dispenser
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken not date marked cooked 2 days previously in the back kitchen prep area. Manager date marked food
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in dish washing area. Manager labeled spray bottle.
Food( bottles of beverages) stored on floor in hallways. Manager relocated beverages
Mar 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris cutting boards in back food prep area
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in dish washing area. Manager labeled spray bottle
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Aug 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 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 in walk in cooler. Manager date marked food
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in dishwashing area. Manager labeled spray bottle
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food in walk in cooler. Manager rearranged food
Mar 14, 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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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Beans in a covered deep container at 55 F at 2:30 pm cooked at 9:00 pm previous night. Reviewed with manager cooling methods and procedures. See stop sale
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. Beans in a covered deep container at 55 F at 2:30 pm cooked at 9:00 pm previous night. See stop sale.
Cutting board on salad prep station soiled with food buildup in cracks. Reviewed with manager
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in back kitchen. Reviewed with manager..
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in walk in cooler. Reviewed with manager.
Nov 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. Cooked empanadas in reach in freezer not dated, date added
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 200ppm, operator remade 100ppm
Apr 16, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Ismael Arnez 1/11/2019
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. Employee training expired 9/1/2023
Feb 14, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over ready to eat products in small stand up cooler and walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fresh chopped garlic 71f, put in cooler.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Ismael Arnez 1/11/2019
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked onions.
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. Employee training expired 9/1/2023
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Raw shell eggs not segregated from customers food in stand up cooler.
Jul 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food in glass cooler opposite stove - manager rearranged food
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trashcan in front of hand wash sink at cook line - reviewed with manager that hand wash sinks must be accessible at all times - manager relocated trash can
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler compressor dripping water
Food ( covered cooked chicken ) stored in a location that is exposed to splash from compressor of walk in cooler - manager relocated food and placed a container under the drip
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.