La Pasadita Authentic Mexican Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026
52
Score
Public records show seven inspections at La Pasadita Authentic Mexican Restaurant stretching back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 15, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around nine violations to closer to four violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food”, showing up three times.
La Pasadita Authentic Mexican Restaurant's latest score of 52 falls below the Clearwater average of 79. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 15, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Measured 400ppm quaternary, operator diluted to measure 150ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Back handwashing sink hot water knob in stuck position. Operator repaired during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Whisk in sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep shelf next to microwave. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer next to condensation line.
14-69-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label on container of birria.
16-46-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. 3 ceiling tiles missing over 3 compartment sink.
36-36-4
Basic - Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. Oysters stored in plastic container in reach in. Educated operator.
01C-06-5
52
Feb 2, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Oyster tags not marked with last date served and not in chronological order. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-09: **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-09: **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
82
Dec 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Measuring 10ppm. Operator instructed to set up sanitizer in 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On cook line near storage room. Operator refilled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Oyster tags not marked with last date served and not in chronological order. **Warning**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic single use bowl used to scoop green salsa in cooler. Operator replaced with ladle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Bottle of water on shelf near prep area next to microwave. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in corner near prep area next to storage room with reach in coolers. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment on cook line between reach in coolers.. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Sitting on prep table next to clean utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35B-02-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Salsa in tall reach in cooler has old labels. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sauces in tall reach in cooler not label. **Warning**
02D-01-5
45
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
01C-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Windex **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At bar near bar salt
12B-07-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall.
24-14-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Sweet and condensed milk opened inside glass reach in cooler across from point of sale. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Back under hand wash sink.
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor.box of potatoes on floor of dry storage employee moved to chair. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. During inspection observed chicken and beef under cook line thawing in pans. Employee moved to reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
52
Aug 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. During inspection observed 3 flies in back of house. Not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
35A-02-6
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. Cook exp 11-2-23
53B-14-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance lava bowls on drying rack. Educated
14-52-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Near grill employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Green salsa and red , black beans, flower, painto employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Multiple Knives stored in crack of deli coolers at cook line employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
24-14-4
64
Feb 13, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
29-34-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Pasadita Authentic Mexican Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Pasadita Authentic Mexican Restaurant on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Pasadita Authentic Mexican Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Pasadita Authentic Mexican Restaurant.
How does La Pasadita Authentic Mexican Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
La Pasadita Authentic Mexican Restaurant most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater average of 79.
Has La Pasadita Authentic Mexican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at La Pasadita Authentic Mexican Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at La Pasadita Authentic Mexican Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is La Pasadita Authentic Mexican Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Pasadita Authentic Mexican Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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