Las Delicias De Maria
Last inspected: Oct 6, 2025
32
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Las Delicias De Maria stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 6, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around seven violations each, up from closer to five violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Las Delicias De Maria's latest score of 32 falls below the Clearwater average of 79. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
10
Inspections
5
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 6, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked fish 47 F, cooked pork 50F , cooked chicken 47 F in triple door cooler ,Food cooked the previous morning . No temperatures taken this day Operator discarded fish, chicken, and pork at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked fish 47 F, cooked pork 50F , cooked chicken 47 F in triple door cooler ,Food cooked the previous morning . No temperatures taken this day Operator discarded fish, chicken, and pork at time of inspection.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food ( raw shell eggs) stored in same container as ready-to-eat food ( cooked meat ) in triple door cooler Manager rearranged food **Corrected On-Site**
08A-08-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken 102 F recheck 177 F , chicken and peppers 102 F recheck 176F , pork and pepper 102 F recheck 177 F , recheck , cooked ribs 108 recheck 168 F , pork lion 102 F Recheck 188 F , chicken 99 F recheck 197 F on shelf at cook line . Cook reheated food on stove . Discussed with operator the use of a warming cabinet to keep high volume foods at the proper holding temperatures **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Reviewed with employee the proper handwashing .
12A-20-4
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. Mary started on 10/6/25. Josephine stated the week of 9/15/25( nearly 3 weeks ago).
11-26-1
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Training records for Alex, not completed properly missing class date,
53B-10-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 in reachin cooler 1 under 2-door reach in cooler 2 along side table on south wall 1 under water heater 2 under air handler 1 under prep table Operator discarded, cleaned, and sanitized areas. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Food ( container of oil) stored on floor in kitchen .
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues. Triple door reach in cooler shelves soiled
22-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Reviewed with manager . Manager changed solution . Recheck 50 ppm - sanitizer and water only **Corrected On-Site**
21-03-4
32
May 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. No water throughout kitchen at time of inspection, observed employees preparing food without washing hands. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-22: No food preparation at time of this inspection **Time Extended**
12A-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Door knob missing on bathroom door. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-22: Door knob missing. Per operator , repair on door to be complete this weekend **Time Extended**
32-05-4
82
May 20, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. No water throughout kitchen at time of inspection, observed employees preparing food without washing hands.
12A-16-4
High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. No running water at mop sink. No water running water at the entire establishment.
27-12-4
High Priority - Establishment operating with no power without notifying the division. Electricity turned off at the establishment. Unit B receiving electricity to power stove, fryers, and grill top received from CC Motors Clearwater next door by way of extension cord .
51-03-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salsa (72 F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (73 F - Cold Holding); sour cream (68F - Cold Holding) in reachin cooler to that has not electricity.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Inadequate number/capacity of cold holding units to maintain time/temperature control for safety food at proper temperatures. All coolers have no power and have food products such as Salsa (72 F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (73 F - Cold Holding); sour cream (68F - Cold Holding); cooked beans (70F - Cold Holding); cheese (72 F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (68F - Cold Holding); milk (71F - Cold Holding); raw shelled eggs ( ambient temp) (73F - Cold Holding); rotisserie chicken (77F - Cold Holding); tacos (85F - Hot Holding)
04-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles filled with bleach not labeled in dish area.
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. employee drink stored on prep table on cook line.
12B-07-4
Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Door knob missing on bathroom door.
32-05-4
41
Jan 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface ( cutting board ) soiled with food debris , stained . Reviewed with manager . Per manager , cutting boards are on order
22-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. New employee working with food reviewed and signed document **Corrected On-Site**
53B-13-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - shelving unit near oven is soiled . Reviewed with manager
23-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Per manager , cutting boards are on order .
14-09-4
74
Mar 29, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
90
Jan 19, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - pork on shelf in kitchen 109 F cooked 45 minutes previously - operator placed food on stove to reheat - reheated 166 F **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-19: No hot food at time of inspection **Time Extended**
03B-01-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2023 **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-19: License expired 02/01/2023 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Reviewed proper glove change and hand washing with cook - cook then removed gloves and washed hands **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-19: Reviewed proper glove use and hand washing with operator - kitchen closed during inspection **Time Extended**
12A-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - stained cutting boards in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-19: **Admin Complaint**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Ice machine added in the back area near restroom - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-19: **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-19: Nataly hired over 60 days - no training certificate **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-19: **Admin Complaint**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - broken door of ice machine in back area opposite restroom - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-19: **Admin Complaint**
14-11-5
43
Oct 10, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 7 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - pork on shelf in kitchen 109 F cooked 45 minutes previously - operator placed food on stove to reheat - reheated 166 F **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Mozzarella cheese 51 F in cooler -manager moved cheese to freezer for quick chill down recheck 32 F **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Reviewed proper glove change and hand washing with cook - cook then removed gloves and washed hands **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2023 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Ice machine added in the back area near restroom
51-16-7
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. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - stained cutting boards in kitchen
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No food manager certification for Operator/ manager Alex - certified food manager training certificate provided for Ingrid
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Employee purchased a probe thermometer -inspector and manager checked calibration of new thermometers **Corrected On-Site**
05-08-4
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.
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.- operator reviewed with employees and employees signed reporting agreement **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - soiled outer surfaces of bulk containers on shelf below prep table
23-03-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - broken door of ice machine in back area opposite restroom
14-11-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in kitchen
14-09-4
22
Dec 15, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Employee cell phone stored on top of hand wash sink, employee moved **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -Chlorine sanitizer. Per manager to order more test strips.
16-37-1
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Homemade tortilla dough, stir fry, and beef stored inside reach in cooler on cooks line uncovered. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of flour and sugar containers soiled, stored across from cooks line near hand wash sink.
23-03-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under reach in coolers and reach in freezers on cooks line. Discussed with operator.
36-73-4
67
Dec 9, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ -Operator decided not to close business. Per operator speaking through daughter on cell phone. Establishment was placed "Out of Business" on 09/08/2022.
50-08-7
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. -Rice stored inside grocery bag. Discussed with manager.
14-15-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -Chlorine sanitizer. Per manager to order more test strips. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. -Manager went to the store to buy Clorox Bleach for sanitizing, inspector assisted in setting up three compartment sink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-38-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Poultry uncovered inside reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Employee drink stored on prep table cutting board. Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -Employee food stored on top of microwave, discussed with manager, manager moved food. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under reach in coolers and reach in freezers on cooks line. Discussed with operator.
36-73-4
50
Jul 6, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Las Delicias De Maria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Las Delicias De Maria on file is from Oct 6, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Las Delicias De Maria?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Las Delicias De Maria.
How does Las Delicias De Maria compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Las Delicias De Maria most recently scored 32 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Las Delicias De Maria's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Las Delicias De Maria have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Las Delicias De Maria 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 Las Delicias De Maria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Las Delicias De Maria is inspected around three times per year on average.
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