POBLANO MEXICAN GRILL & BAR
2541 MCMULLEN BOOTH RD STE C, Clearwater FL 33759 · 7277967080
Last inspected Apr 3, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023
MAY 24
SEP 24
OCT 24
SEP 25
APR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in walk in cooler. Manager rearranged food
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Rice 45 F-50 F at 11:25 am cooked at 7:00 pm. See stop sale Manager discarded food
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. Rice 45 F-50 F at 11:25 am cooked at 7:00 pm in walk in cooler. See stop sale manager discarded food
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked Ground beef 120 F at steam table. Manager reheated in microwave. Recheck 166 F Reviewed with manager reheating in microwave procedures
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in storage room. Employee labeled spray bottles
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In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Employees removed towels
Sep 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in walk in cooler. Manager rearranged food
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled on sink in kitchen. Manager labeled spray bottles
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator used chain to secure to shelving unit
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -metal and plastic containers stacked in dish washing area
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen Manager posted handwashing sign.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. - rusted shelf in dish washing area
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of to containers on floor in dry storage room. Box relocated off the floor
Stored food ( cooked rice ) not covered in walk in cooler.manager covered rice
Oct 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can Tomatillos whole green dented on seam
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Tube of medicine on table over clean dishes, operator removed
Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated grease, dust. In kitchen
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Tomatillos whole green 1 can dented on seam
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.Can of soda and open glass of water on top of prep food area. Manager removed
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans in dishroom
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm, Corrected to 200 ppm
Sep 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line cooler: raw beef (51F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (50F - Cold Holding). Staff placed ice bags on items
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle at bar soiled, removed for cleaning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Barbacoa thawing in hand sink in kitchen, removed
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. Stuffed poblano peppers in reach in freezer prepared on 9/7/24
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups at wait station
Food stored on floor. Tubs of margaritas on floor in walk-in cooler, moved to shelf
Stored food not covered. Cooked rice and chicken in walk-in cooler Churros and ice cream in chest freezer
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Barbacoa thawing at room temperature in hand sink in kitchen
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
May 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm, change container, now 100 ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw beef 47f, raw chicken 48f, raw shrimp 48f, all items moved to walk in cooler. All items 43f,
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked chicken 107f, Taco beef 80f, items moved to walk in cooler for quick chill.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Nov 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hans soap stored on chest freezer. Item moved.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on single door reach in on cooks line.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawed shrimp sitting in sink no running water.
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.