La Cabana Del Tio
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026
61
Score
The health department has logged 16 inspections at La Cabana Del Tio, the earliest from 2022. La Cabana Del Tio was last inspected on Apr 15, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
Restaurants in Clearwater average 79, so La Cabana Del Tio trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
16
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 15, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Sign states "Eggs cooked your way" . Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Manager posted consumer advisory **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
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. Lunch meat portioned and wrapped 3 days previously in walk in cooler
02C-03-5
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface - tortilla wrapped in towel in cooler in front counter area
21-05-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in front kitchen . Employee posted hand wash sign **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Soiled knife holder in back kitchen area
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues in cook line area
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered in walk in cooler .
08B-12-5
61
Dec 17, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken 51 F , cooked beef 74 F , cooked pork 47 F , cooked beans 46 F in reach in cooler at cook line stored near the broken door area of cooler . Per Manager, temperatures taken this morning . Food moved to walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: Cooked pork and onions 47 F, cooked chicken and oil 47 F , cooked ham slices 46 F cooked chicken and onions 46 F at 8:35 am temperatures taken this morning 3 hours previously . Manager moved food to walk in cooler. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-15: Cooked pork 47 F, cooked chicken 48 F , cooked beef 47, cooked vegetables 46 F, cut ham 46 F in reach in cooler opposite . Food moved to walk in cooler . Temperatures taken at 6:00 am . Per manager , cooler defrosted this morning. Service scheduled this day **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
86
Dec 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken 51 F , cooked beef 74 F , cooked pork 47 F , cooked beans 46 F in reach in cooler at cook line stored near the broken door area of cooler . Per Manager, temperatures taken this morning . Food moved to walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: Cooked pork and onions 47 F, cooked chicken and oil 47 F , cooked ham slices 46 F cooked chicken and onions 46 F at 8:35 am temperatures taken this morning 3 hours previously . Manager moved food to walk in cooler. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler door in poor repair at hinges in cook line area . Per manager , Reach in cooler door broke this morning. He scheduled service this day - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: Reach in cooler door temporarily repaired . Per manager waiting on part **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: **Time Extended**
51-18-6
78
Dec 10, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked beef and onions on counter at 95-93 F at 8:55 am cooked at 5:00 am . Manager discarded food **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-36-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked pork dated 11/29 , cooked beef dated 11/27 , cooked chicken dated 11/27 in walk in cooler . Emailed to operator DBPR Form HR 5030-049 Date marking handout . Manager discarded food **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cooked pork dated 11/29 , cooked beef dated 11/27 , cooked chicken dated 11/27 in walk in cooler . Manager discarded food **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken 51 F , cooked beef 74 F , cooked pork 47 F , cooked beans 46 F in reach in cooler at cook line stored near the broken door area of cooler . Per Manager, temperatures taken this morning . Food moved to walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Cooked beef and onions on counter at 95-93 F at 8:55 am cooked at 5:00 am . Reviewed with manager cooling procedures handout posted on the wall in the kitchen . Manager discarded food . **Corrected On-Site**
03D-01-5
Basic - Food ( containers of cut lettuce and sauce) stored on floor in walk in cooler
08B-38-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler door in poor repair at hinges in cook line area . Per manager , Reach in cooler door broke this morning. He scheduled service this day
14-11-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food storage shelf next to containers of spices in back kitchen . Manager discarded drinks **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
39
Mar 28, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked beef 70 F , cooked pork 70 F on counter under 1 hour . Manager put food in freezer for quick chill down recheck 49-53 **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on wall in back kitchen area . Manager removed roach
35A-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food ( raw beef ) stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food ( cooked chicken ) in reach in cooler . Manager rearranged food . **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottles containing toxic substance not labeled in dishwashing area . Manager labeled spray bottles **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Stored food not covered in walk in cooler . Reviewed with manager . Manager covered food **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Reviewed with manager
32-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - soiled shelf above door in kitchen . Reviewed with manager
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit( walk in cooler ) with food to be served to customers. Manager discarded and relocated employee drinks **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
47
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 9, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. **Warning**
05-10-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table next to beef. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Was at 200ppm+ now at 50 ppm **Warning**
21-07-4
58
May 16, 2024
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Across from fryer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
95
May 15, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on wall at front of cook line by hand wash sink 1 live roach on picture frame by the front counter 1 live roach by door frame to hallway **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: 2 live roaches by the front counter on the floor. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: I live roach and excrement found on under side of front counter **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Floor fan Fan guard in walking cooler soiled Side of the fryer and grill Wired rack soiled Gasket door freezer soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Across from fryer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
78
May 14, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Greater than 200 ppm, corrected to 100ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: Greater than 200ppm **Time Extended**
41-27-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on wall at front of cook line by hand wash sink 1 live roach on picture frame by the front counter 1 live roach by door frame to hallway **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: 2 live roaches by the front counter on the floor. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Across from fryer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Floor fan Fan guard in walking cooler soiled Side of the fryer and grill Wired rack soiled Gasket door freezer soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen Wall soiled in the kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
64
May 13, 2024
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Barbacoa leabeled for 4-29-24 Cooked mushrooms marked 4-20-24 See stop sale **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License shows that it has been paid in the app **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Greater than 200 ppm, corrected to 100ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on wall at front of cook line by hand wash sink 1 live roach on picture frame by the front counter 1 live roach by door frame to hallway **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Barbacoa leabeled for 4-29-24 Cooked mushrooms marked 4-20-24 **Warning**
01B-24-5
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. Provided operator with posters in English and Spanish **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Knife holder soiled **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on wall above hand wash sink 1 dead roach behind chest freezer in back room **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Employees were eating while preparing food in the back of the kitchen and also in the front by Counter area, discussed with manager on duty **Warning**
12B-01-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jackets on shelf above chest freezer in the back of the kitchen. Purses and bags packs over cooling food by dough mixer **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen Wall soiled in the kitchen **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Floor fan Fan guard in walking cooler soiled Side of the fryer and grill Wired rack soiled Gasket door freezer soiled **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Across from fryer **Warning**
22-16-4
27
Nov 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food ( tortillas) at cook line - employee discarded bag and used food grade paper **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
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
Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in back storage area
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor in walk in cooler - manager relocated food **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee beverage container above food preparation next to food - manager relocated drinks **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
55
Jun 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
61
Nov 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. -Vitamins stored on shelf above prep table in back kitchen manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Scrubbing brush and spray bottle stored inside hand wash sink near prep sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Knife holder near prep table in the back storage area. -Gaskets at reach in cooler on cooks line soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -On cooks line above flip top reach in cooler.
22-08-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. -Employee drinking from an open styrofoam container and placed in on top of reach in cooler, employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Cabana Del Tio last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Cabana Del Tio on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Cabana Del Tio?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at La Cabana Del Tio.
How does La Cabana Del Tio compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
La Cabana Del Tio most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater average of 79.
Has La Cabana Del Tio's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Cabana Del Tio have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at La Cabana Del Tio 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 La Cabana Del Tio inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Cabana Del Tio is inspected around five times per year on average.
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