TAQUERIA VIVA MEXICO
1740 DREW ST, Clearwater FL 33755 · 727-286-6209
Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 10 visits since December 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 22 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly by the utensils and cups counter
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food ( raw beef ) stored over or with ready-to-eat food ( fries) in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged next to ice machine. Manager rearranged food
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - sanitizer bucket stored on shelf next to container of flour and spices, Manager relocated sanitizer bucket.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse next to cans of beverages on shelf near service window. Manager relocated employee personal item
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Individual packaged cheesecake and fruit cups In self service triple door cooler. Manager labeled food items
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Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area in the hallway. Manager placed lock on ice machine
Mar 30, 2026Inspection 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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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food inside cooler. Manager voluntarily discarded food
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager labeled spray bottles
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Utensils stored on the end of the storage unit at cook line in the walk through area. Manager relocated utensils
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal items stored on cart next to the slicer. Manager relocated items
Dec 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -raw beef 47 F, cooked chicken 48 F, cooked beef 45 F, cooked pork 49 F in bottom area of reach in cooler opposite grill in cooler overnight.No temperatures taken this morning. Employee discarded food
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - raw beef 47 F, cooked chicken 48 F, cooked beef 45 F, cooked pork 49 F in bottom area of reach in cooler opposite grill in cooler overnight.No temperatures taken this morning. Employee discarded food
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. No temperatures taken this day
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -Utensils stored with food contact upward. Employees rearranged utensils - utensils hanging on storage shelf on the side in walk through pathway. Manager relocated utensils
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Leaking from pipe under kitchen hand wash sink. Bucket in place to catch water. Discussed with operator
Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area in hallway near restroom. Reviewed with manager
May 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 27, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 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. Rice at 58-60 F at 11:30 am cooked previous night, cooked spinach at 62 F at 11:30 am cooked the previous night. Food covered and stacked. Reviewed with manager cooling procedures and cooling methods. 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 at 58-60 F at 11:30 am cooked previous night, cooked spinach at 62 F at 11:30 am cooked the previous night in glass door cooler. Food covered and stacked. Reviewed with manager cooling procedures and cooling methods. Manager discarded food
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 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 some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Manager reviewed employee health reporting agreement with one of the employees present during this inspection
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meats in glass door reach in cooler.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface ( tortillas ) inside reach in cooler opposite stove. Manager removed cloth
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food in double door cooler next to freezer. Manager rearranged food
Dec 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cactus inside to go bag
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steak in small pan on grill temp at 125 hot holding. Employee recooked new temp 180 hot holding
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Cook multiple items no thermometer was used to check food temperatures during inspection
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plate being used to scoop rice reach in cooler.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee coffee in between both reach in.coolers. Employee moved.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water front of reach in cooler near glass stand alone reach in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Ox of oil storage on floor near reach in cooler. Employee moved
Stored food not covered. Glass reach in cooler Soup Red sauce Beans Employee covered during inspection
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Was 0 ppm now 0 ppm
Jul 31, 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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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/. Plan does not show ice machine, chest freezer, coolers and hallway by bathroom or vertical cooler and freezer in kitchen and cooler in dining area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches behind the beverages cooler. 2 dead roaches by vertical cooler
May 16, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly by the utensils and cups counter
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Bread on non food grade bag
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bowl and can in 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/. Plan does not show ice machine, chest freezer, coolers and hallway by bathroom or vertical cooler and freezer in kitchen and cooler in dining area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches behind the beverages cooler. 2 dead roaches by vertical cooler
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On counter over to go utensils
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone and handset above to go utensils by the counter area
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Flan and yogurt dessert in cooler by front Moved desserts to the kitchen
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocado sticker not removed before washing
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef in three compartment sink 56f
Dec 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food ( raw beef ) stored over or with ready-to-eat food ( French fries ) in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged in freezer near ice machine
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken and broth - 129 F on stove, salsa 98 F on stove - manager reheated chicken in broth to189 F salsa to 172 F
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification for Jose - CFM Josefina present
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine - manager cleaned interior area
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Ice cream for employees inside reach in freezer next to food for the public - manager placed ice cream in a closed container labeled for employee food
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.