Banelly Tienda Y Taqueria
Last inspected: Dec 16, 2025
74
Score
Banelly Tienda Y Taqueria appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. Banelly Tienda Y Taqueria was last inspected on Dec 16, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately and about eight violations before that.
“Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Clearwater restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line stained. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in bucket near hand sink. Operator moved to dry outside. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers wet nesting on wire shelf.
24-08-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Front cooler with locks has unwashed lettuce over prepared diced tomatoes.
08B-17-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef thawing without water. Operator ran water over beef during inspection then moved to cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
74
Feb 21, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
64
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
50
Apr 8, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
52
Aug 8, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Chicken stored in non food grade bag in reach-in freezer.
14-31-5
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee touch fish while on serving plate. Educated employee on proper hand hygiene techniques. Operator re heated fish in fat fryer to 194f **Corrective Action Taken**
09-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at 1130am chorizo (50F - Cold Holding); beans (50F) Operator moved items to reach-in freezer Re temp at 1200pm Chorizo 45f Beans 45f **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - 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 clean-up plan for operator. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - 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. No proof for employees recently hired. Printed employee reporting agreement. Employees signed agreement. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on reach-in cooler located at cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans stored on shelf in dish area.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile near 3 compartment sink broken.
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezer at front counter.
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In employee restroom. Printed hand wash sign, operator placed on wall in restroom. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets non reach-in cooler in kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen raw beef on top of table in 3 compartment sink area.
06-01-5
35
Mar 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Chair with cooler in front of hand wash sink. Operator moved the items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle at front counter not labeled. Operator labeled as sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Two door stand up cooler in dining room with cooked chicken and prepared food inside. Educated operator as to the security required for coolers in non secure area of establishment operator placed lock and chain on cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-63-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint. Employees put on hat. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed at time of inspection shows expiration date of 2-1-2023.
50-09-4
70
Dec 1, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on two door deli cooler shows cut marks and staining. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-01: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on two door deli cooler in the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-01: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Banelly Tienda Y Taqueria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Banelly Tienda Y Taqueria on file is from Dec 16, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Banelly Tienda Y Taqueria?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Banelly Tienda Y Taqueria.
How does Banelly Tienda Y Taqueria compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Banelly Tienda Y Taqueria most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Banelly Tienda Y Taqueria's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Banelly Tienda Y Taqueria have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Banelly Tienda Y Taqueria means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Banelly Tienda Y Taqueria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Banelly Tienda Y Taqueria is inspected around two times per year on average.
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