Hispania Tapas Bar & Cafe

34 N Fort Harrison Ave, Clearwater, FL 33755

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Nov 28, 2023

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Hispania Tapas Bar & Cafe has three inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Hispania Tapas Bar & Cafe was last inspected on Nov 28, 2023. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. Public records show no inspections at Hispania Tapas Bar & Cafe since Nov 28, 2023, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

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

That's lower than the typical Clearwater restaurant, which scores around 79. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 28, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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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. Manager cutting bread with barehands after washing hands - reviewed no barehand contact with ready to eat food and use of barriers such as gloves, food grade tissue paper or use of tongs - manager placed food grade tissues in prep area for use **Corrective Action Taken**

09-01-4

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water in restrooms 76 F run for 2 minutes - discuses with operator

27-16-4

Basic - Very slow draining water in handwash sink in restroom by door

29-20-5

Jun 23, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Nov 2, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Sponge and steel scrubber stored inside hand wash sink. Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -Inside kitchen near three compartment sink. Manager replaced **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -Hole in wall behind three compartment sink. Discussed with manager.

36-24-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**

50-09-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of microwave soiled. Discussed with manager

23-03-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Box of napkins stored on the floor in back storage area. Manager moved off floor. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. -In kitchen near three compartment sink. Manager hung up to dry. **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hispania Tapas Bar & Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hispania Tapas Bar & Cafe on file is from Nov 28, 2023. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Hispania Tapas Bar & Cafe compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?

Hispania Tapas Bar & Cafe most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater average of 79.

Has Hispania Tapas Bar & Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hispania Tapas Bar & Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Hispania Tapas Bar & Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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