El Glaciar

1228 S Highland Ave, Clearwater, FL 33756
Frozen Desserts
Last inspected: Aug 18, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

El Glaciar appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 18, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

“Interior of microwave has accumulation” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Clearwater restaurant scores 79. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris in back kitchen . Reviewed with manager
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues in back kitchen . Reviewed with manager
22-16-4
90
Jul 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
82
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in refrigerator in back kitchen . Manager date marked milk **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
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.
11-27-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils in back kitchen - manager relocated drinks **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
78
Oct 28, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in rear prep area shows accumulation of debris on interior.
22-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. White freezer on the front line has a torn gasket. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Glaciar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Glaciar on file is from Aug 18, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Glaciar?

Across the inspection record, “interior of microwave has accumulation” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Glaciar.

How does El Glaciar compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?

El Glaciar most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Clearwater average of 79.

Has El Glaciar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Glaciar have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Glaciar means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is El Glaciar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Glaciar is inspected roughly once per year on average.