TAQUERIA Y PANEDERIA LA CHIQUITA
1907 DREW ST STE A, Clearwater FL 33765
Last inspected Sep 3, 2025 · 11 visits since September 2023
■ Ordered shut SEP 3, 2025
The state ordered this kitchen closed. No return visit has cleared it to reopen, so it may not be trading.
□ 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.
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≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live roach on door frame of men's restroom -Reviewed with manager
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
5 cases · $1,600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023024218 | Mar 21, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | $400 |
| 3--2022038617 | Jun 8, 2022 | May 2, 2023 | $400 |
| 3--2022025917 | May 13, 2022 | Mar 16, 2023 | $400 |
| 3--2020043146 | Aug 25, 2020 | Feb 5, 2021 | $400 |
| 3--2015034705 | Jul 14, 2015 | Sep 30, 2015 | — |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Sep 3, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 15 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority8 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 15 findingsThe state's own report →
Container of medicine improperly stored. Prescription medicine bottles stored on shelf above reach in deli cooler on cook line.
Establishment operating with no potable running water. No running water in the establishment available at the three compartment sink or the handwashing sink in the front counter kitchen area. Per the person in charge, the water and gas service to the establishment has been shut off since yesterday.
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. Printed the person in charge a DBPR Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events form.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Maricruz Castro training expired on 5/22/25. November other CFM certificate can be provided.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Triple door reach in deli cooler cutting board stained.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dishes stored inside hand sink next to three compartment sink.
No hot running water at three-compartment 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/. Establishment no longer uses two store units - single unit only. Front counter added to unit with display case and reach in cooler in dining area that was a bakery area. Dough mixer relocated. Reviewed with operator.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training for Eddie C. Dated 11/28/2023 through FLRA.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Triple door reach in deli cooler handles soiled with food debris.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License not displayed for verification.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior soiled with dried food debris.
No hot running water at mop sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Triple door reach in deli cooler gaskets soiled with black mold substance.
Sep 3, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ - Maricruz Castro training expired on 5/22/25. Reviewed with manager
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/. - Establishment no longer uses two store units - single unit only. Front counter added to unit with display case and reach in cooler in dining area that was a bakery area. Dough mixer relocated. Reviewed with operator.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - soiled shelves in cook line and food storage areas - soiled oven handle - soiled reach in cooler gaskets Reviewed with manager
Jun 3, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 02/01/2025. Reviewed with operator
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ - Maricruz Castro training expired on 5/22/25. Reviewed with manager
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/. - Establishment no longer uses two store units - single unit only. Front counter added to unit with display case and reach in cooler in dining area that was a bakery area. Dough mixer relocated. Reviewed with operator.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - soiled shelves in cook line and food storage areas - soiled oven handle - soiled reach in cooler gaskets Reviewed with manager
May 29, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 02/01/2025. Reviewed with operator
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over margarine, raw beef over sauce in double door cooler in storage area
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live roach on door frame of men's restroom -Reviewed with manager
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ - Maricruz Castro training expired on 5/22/25. Reviewed with manager
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/. - Establishment no longer uses two store units - single unit only. Front counter added to unit with display case and reach in cooler in dining area that was a bakery area. Dough mixer relocated. Reviewed with operator.
Non-service animals permitted in the premises of the establishment. Manager's pet dog barking when I opened the front door. Dog in the back food storage area in the back kitchen area. Reviewed with manager. Manager moved dog to outside area
Dead roaches on premises. - 1 dead roach on floor inside men's restroom - 3 dead roaches on men's restroom door frame - 1 dead roach on floor under triple sink - 1 dead roach on floor near mixer Reviewed with manager
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal computer, books, shirts, wallet and dog leash on the food storage shelf next to clean pot and bags of sugar and flour in storage area in the back kitchen area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - soiled shelves in cook line and food storage areas - soiled oven handle - soiled reach in cooler gaskets Reviewed with manager
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers in double door cooler
May 15, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 02/01/2025. Reviewed with manager
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/. Establishment no longer has the next door unit. Equipment changed from records on file - front counter added to existing area with single compartment steam table/ warmer - steam table and hand wash sink relocated. Hand sink next to triple sink. Dough mixer added to back storage area
Mar 13, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 02/01/2025. Reviewed with manager
Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions on shelf under hand wash sink in kitchen. Reviewed with manager
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/. Establishment no longer has the next door unit. Equipment changed from records on file - front counter added to existing area with single compartment steam table/ warmer - steam table and hand wash sink relocated. Hand sink next to triple sink. Dough mixer added to back storage area
No probe thermometer provided to measure cold temperature of food products. Reviewed with manager
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area in double door cooler in storage area near restrooms. Reviewed with manager
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed in the front counter area. Reviewed with manager
Mar 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority7 Intermediate6 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 02/01/2025. Reviewed with manager
Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions on shelf under hand wash sink in kitchen. Reviewed with manager
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Three live roaches in hand wash sink under towels. Reviewed with manager. Manager sprayed and removed roaches
No hot running water at entire establishment. Reviewed with manager - Manager repaired hot water heater. Recheck 85 F
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/. Establishment no longer has the next door unit. Equipment changed from records on file - front counter added to existing area with single compartment steam table/ warmer - steam table and hand wash sink relocated. Hand sink next to triple sink. Dough mixer added to back storage area
No probe thermometer provided to measure cold temperature of food products. Reviewed 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 sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing.manager purchased sanitizer during inspection
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Soup and cooked meat in double door cooler in storage area. Reviewed with manager.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled on shelf under hand wash sink in kitchen. Reviewed with manager
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in cooler in dining area. Reviewed with manager
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Back pack on food prep table. Dog bed and bowls in storage area by restrooms Reviewed with manager. Manager relocated back pack and removed dog bed and bowls from establishment
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Reviewed with manager
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area in double door cooler in storage area near restrooms. Reviewed with manager
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed in the front counter area. Reviewed with manager
Jun 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 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. During inspection observed cooked Pork (113F - Hot Holding) on stove.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee found paper towels during inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Spicy salsa prepared on location with no date in glass reach in cooler. Manager put date on 6-19.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of food debris.
Stored food not covered. Red sauce in glass cooler not covered after cooling. Employee covered.
Nov 28, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 02/01/2021
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 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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. - cooked beans, cooked chicken, cooked rice in triple door cooler made two days previously with no date marking
Clean equipment and utensils stored in a room that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Storage racks stored outside
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - reach in cooler gaskets heavily soiled -Shelves in kitchen heavily soiled
Nov 2, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority6 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 02/01/2021
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 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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. - cooked beans, cooked chicken, cooked rice in triple door cooler made two days previously with no date marking
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled on shelf in dishwashing area
Clean equipment and utensils stored in a room that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Storage racks stored outside
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - reach in cooler gaskets heavily soiled -Shelves in kitchen heavily soiled
Sep 26, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 18 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority8 Intermediate8 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 02/01/2021
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. - 2 live roaches in gasket area of triple door cooler in storage area in back kitchen
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - soiled cutting board at cook line - employee cleaned and sanitized cutting board
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - wet towels inside cook line hand wash sink - towels removed reviewed with manager hand wash sinks are for washing hands only and must be accessible at all times
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.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. - cooked beans, cooked chicken, cooked rice in triple door cooler made two days previously with no date marking
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled on shelf in dishwashing area
Clean equipment and utensils stored in a room that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Storage racks stored outside
Dead roaches on premises. - 2 dead roaches on floor in storage area, 1 dead roach in water in dishwashing area, 2 dead roaches on floor in front counter area
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - calculator, tweezers, phone, charger on cutting board at cook line - items removed from cutting board - area cleaned and sanitized
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Plywood covering the window area which was damaged due to a car driving through the window and door in food prep area - there are gaps in the opening of the top area of plywood - discussed with operator
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - reach in cooler gaskets heavily soiled -Shelves in kitchen heavily soiled
Triple glass door reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
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.