La Reina De Mexico Vemex

1413 Cleveland St, Clearwater, FL 33755

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026

Score

High Risk

La Reina De Mexico Vemex appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2024. On Mar 11, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to nine violations.

Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

The city-wide average sits at 79, which La Reina De Mexico Vemex's 52 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 11, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Person in charge explained proper set up of triple sink . Employee then washed rinsed and sanitized dishes **Corrective Action Taken**

22-45-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting board in food prep area soiled with food build up in cracks **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

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. SafeStaff training certificates for all employees expired in December 2025

53B-05-5

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board at cook line . Employee removed towel **Corrected On-Site**

21-04-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface at cook line near triple sink

14-33-4

Basic - Soiled wet wiping cloth placed in use with fresh solution at cook line. .

21-13-4

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm chlorine . Employee changed solution Recheck 100 ppm chlorine **Corrected On-Site**

21-07-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable between stove and triple sink . **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Person in charge removed tongs from oven handle **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Sep 24, 2025

Routine - Food

5 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 11 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - cutting board in food prep area soiled with food build up in cracks **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dishes stored in handwash sink behind bar **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink in kitchen. Manager provided paper towels **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink in kitchen. Manager provided soap **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle under e compartment sink

41-17-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven door handle on cooks line **Repeat Violation**

10-20-4

Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Door to restroom propped open in bar area

32-02-4

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No lid on garbage can in restroom

32-12-6

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line reach-in cooler

14-09-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee on cooks line wearing beaded bracelet

13-07-4

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Handwash sink in kitchen. Operator plunged drain and took apart piping under handwash sink to repair. **Corrected On-Site**

29-20-5

Apr 29, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels used to line bottom of chips . Discussed the need to line containers with paper approved for food contact. **Corrected On-Site**

14-86-1

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board soiled and stained at prep table.

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Clean pans stored in hand wash sink. Discussed the need to keep hand washing sink for hand washing.

31A-11-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cook line storing food removed from its original container not labeled with common name.

02D-01-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Pan containing chicken stored on the floor. Pan was removed from the floor **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Feb 17, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Sep 20, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: Adolpho M. **Time Extended**

53A-02-7

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. In top reach in cooler next to the oven stove. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: **Time Extended**

14-09-4

Jan 11, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Reina De Mexico Vemex last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Reina De Mexico Vemex on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Reina De Mexico Vemex?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Reina De Mexico Vemex.

How does La Reina De Mexico Vemex compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?

La Reina De Mexico Vemex most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater average of 79.

Has La Reina De Mexico Vemex's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at La Reina De Mexico Vemex have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at La Reina De Mexico Vemex 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 Reina De Mexico Vemex inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Reina De Mexico Vemex is inspected around three times per year on average.

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