TASTE OF MEXICO
12995 AUTOMOBILE BLVD, Clearwater FL 33762 · 727-396-4953
Last inspected May 26, 2026 · 6 visits since May 2024
5 inspections within 22 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 2-1-2024
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Slicer on top of cutting board on top of hand wash sink. Employee moved
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitation bucket inside hand wash sink, employee moved
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink fixed during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Cooked chicken in pan on counter thawing. Employee moved
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 7103 49TH ST N, Pinellas Park — this licence has since moved.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Basket and bottles. Employee moved
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Employee eating while preparing food. Employee eating ice cream wile cooking food on grill. Instructed to wash hands
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on service tables. Employee moved
Food stored on floor. Oil Under serving counter. Employee moved
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Left side and right side.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Onions not washed before preparation. Instructed to wash onions before preparation. Observed one onion cut before preparation.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service to go foam take home containers not stored inverted. Employee moved
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 7103 49TH ST N, Pinellas Park — this licence has since moved.
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Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
Recorded at 7103 49TH ST N, Pinellas Park — this licence has since moved.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 2-1-2024
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Edwin owner.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Red salsa and green salsa made two days ago. 2-4-25 put date on container during inspection.
Food stored on floor. Oil on floor under front counter. Owner moved
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Recorded at 22095 US HWY 19 N, Clearwater — this licence has since moved.
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.