Huarache Azteca 3
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026
55
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Huarache Azteca 3, the earliest from 2022. Huarache Azteca 3 was last inspected on Feb 4, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to five violations.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “unwashed fruits/vegetables ( box of cucumbers) stored”, showing up four times.
By comparison, the average Clearwater facility scores 79, putting Huarache Azteca 3 on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 4, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish ( tilapia) bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package in glass door reach in cooler . Manager discarded seafood . **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food ( cooked chicken ) 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 in walk in cooler . Reviewed with manager . Manager date marked food **Corrected On-Site**
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in beverage station area in kitchen . Employee labeled spray bottle . **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish ( tilapia) bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package in glass door reach in cooler . Manager discarded seafood . **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination in kitchen . Manager inverted containers **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food ( cooked beef , salsa ) not covered in walk in cooler . Employee covered food **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables ( box of cucumbers) stored with ready-to-eat food ( cut onions ) in walk in cooler . Reviewed with manager . Employee rearranged food **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Utensils ( spatulas ) in poor condition hanging on rack in dishwashing area . Manager discarded spatulas . **Corrected On-Site**
14-12-4
55
Aug 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food ( wrapped raw chicken , raw beef ) stored over or with ready-to-eat food ( wrapped vegetables) in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged in cook line area. Employee rearranged food **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package in glass door cooler . Tilapia in ROP package thawed . Reviewed with manager . Manager discarded fish **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in cook line area . Employee placed paper towels in dispenser **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package in glass door cooler . Tilapia in ROP package thawed . Reviewed with manager . Manager discarded fish **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
64
Apr 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shell eggs over seafood in walk in cooler . Reviewed with manager . Manager rearranged food **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food in reach in cooler . Reviewed with manager . Employee changed bag to food grade . **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Manager replaced dispenser with soap in pump dispenser **Corrected On-Site**
31B-06-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice inside glass cooler in front line area . Manager relocated ice scoop **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
64
Nov 25, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
86
Apr 17, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in kitchen underneath hot well table. Operator killed, removed and sanitized the area. 1 live roach by rear door next to mop storage area. Operator killed, removed and sanitized the area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: 1 live roach moving half dead under dry storage shelf cooks line employee killed removed and sanitized area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and in disrepair throughout the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: Still observed **Time Extended**
36-17-5
82
Apr 12, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine stored on prep table above food. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in dining room not landing on food or food contact surfaces. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over plant food in walk in freezer, not all commercially packaged. Operator rearranged items correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in kitchen underneath hot well table. Operator killed, removed and sanitized the area. 1 live roach by rear door next to mop storage area. Operator killed, removed and sanitized the area. **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked chicken in walk in cooler cooling with plastic lid on item. Refried beans cooling in large tub at room temperature. Inspector educated about proper cooling parameters. **Warning**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Glass cleaner on bottom shelf next to upright sliding door cooler not labeled. Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored above dry goods in storage area by back door. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee wallet and cell phone on prep table. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear door of kitchen has exterior gap at the threshold. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and in disrepair throughout the kitchen. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven on cook line has built up food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Men's bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing door. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in men's restroom. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Restaurant is cooking chicken and cooling in single service items from store. **Warning**
25-32-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go forks and spoons not stored inverted on prep table across from dry storage rack. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler and walk in freezer shelves have rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour removed from its original container and not labeled in dry storage area. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Foil pans for to go food not inverted on top of single door freezer in storage area. Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
20
Nov 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked peppers and cooked onions at 80F at steam table -reviewed hot holding of foods with manager - employee reheated to 167 F **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface in cooler for tortillas- employee placed tortillas on food grade paper **Corrected On-Site**
21-05-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package on shelf in walk in cooler - employee removed fish from reduced oxygen packages **Corrective Action Taken**
06-09-1
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside near storage area - discussed with manager
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment (oven) door handle between uses. Employee relocated tongs **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Stored food ( cooked meats, washed cut vegetables, sauces ) not covered in walk in cooler - employee covered food **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables ( box of pineapples ) stored with ready-to-eat food ( washed cut onions ) in walk in cooler - reviewed with person in charge - employee rearranged food **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
64
Jun 29, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee washed gloves. Discussed with employee the importance of changing new gloves and hand washing **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: cook peppers 50 f operator discarded no 2nd temp.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cook beans cook beef walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 2 expired
53B-14-5
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. Employee to operator
11-27-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee placed Hair net **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef in three compartment sink no running water operator added running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed carrots over ready to eat soul walk in cooler. Operator removed to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
47
Nov 14, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. -Used to separate fried and cooled Chile relenos inside walk in cooler manager removed all paper towels.
14-86-1
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -Grocery bags used to store rolls on top of reach in cooler across from stove on cooks line. Discussed with manager.
14-31-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Reach in cooler across from stove in kitchen, Pork (44F Cold Holding); Poultry (48F - Cold Holding); steak (47F Cold Holding); sliced tomato (48F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (54F - Cold Holding), items tempted at 10:20am and placed inside reach in cooler from walk in cooler where they were stored overnight at 9am. Manager placed items back inside walk in cooler to chill back down and will not use reach in cooler until unit is fixed and holding foods at 41F or below. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Used to fill sanitizer bucket. Manager moved bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Flip top reach in cooler in kitchen across from stove not keeping foods 41F or below. Manager to stop storing temperature control for safety foods inside reach in cooler until fixed and temperature is 41F or below. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-11-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Unwashed case of avocados stored above cooked and ready to eat pork and poultry inside walk in cooler, manager placed unwashed avocados under ready to eat items. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. -Wooden shelf under prep table across from walk in cooler not sealed and easily cleanable, discussed with manager.
14-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Squeeze bottles on cooks line of water oil and other sauces not labeled. Manager labeled bottles **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Huarache Azteca 3 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Huarache Azteca 3 on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Huarache Azteca 3?
Across the inspection record, “unwashed fruits/vegetables ( box of cucumbers) stored” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Huarache Azteca 3.
How does Huarache Azteca 3 compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Huarache Azteca 3 most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Huarache Azteca 3's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Huarache Azteca 3 have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Huarache Azteca 3 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 Huarache Azteca 3 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Huarache Azteca 3 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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