Chihuas Tacos

668 S Gulfview Blvd, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Chihuas Tacos has nine inspections in the public record. On Feb 4, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.

Across the inspection history, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

Restaurants in Clearwater Beach average 76, so Chihuas Tacos trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 4, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

50-17-3

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Utensils stored in back prep area sink. **Repeat Violation**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Batteries.

31B-06-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing frozen protein in hand sink. No running water.

06-01-5

Oct 2, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in back area. **Repeat Violation**

31A-09-4

Feb 14, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Sep 4, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over sauces. Item moved. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Repeat Violation**

10-05-5

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.

10-07-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen rice and chicken thawing in standing water. **Repeat Violation**

06-01-5

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

42-01-4

Apr 17, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Oct 13, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw frozen beef stored over container of ice. Items moved. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

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. Emailed to operator. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Utensils and containers stored in hand sink. Items moved.

31A-09-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing frozen items in sink, no running water. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Operators food not labeled and segregated from customers food.

08B-49-4

Jun 8, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jun 6, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pulled chicken 46f, raw beef 45f, chopped greens 45f, **Repeat Violation**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - 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. Frozen cooked shredded chicken in stand up freezer with no time mark.

02C-04-5

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Shredded chicken 106f, cooling at room temperature. Had operator put in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

03D-15-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.

08B-49-4

Sep 23, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Fiberwell and collagen stored on dry goods shelf.

41-07-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Diced tomatoes 51f, shredded cheese 47f,

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in freezer bottom shelf soiled.

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bucket and scrub pads in back Hand. wash sink.

31A-09-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing raw beef in sink no running water.

06-01-5

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Togo containers on line not inverted.

25-05-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chihuas Tacos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chihuas Tacos on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chihuas Tacos?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Chihuas Tacos.

How does Chihuas Tacos compare to other restaurants in Clearwater Beach?

Chihuas Tacos most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater Beach average of 76.

Has Chihuas Tacos' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Chihuas Tacos have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Chihuas Tacos 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 Chihuas Tacos inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chihuas Tacos is inspected around three times per year on average.

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