Marcela's Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
50
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Marcela's Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 25, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around eight violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “no proof provided that some food employees are informed”, showing up four times.
That's lower than the typical Clearwater restaurant, which scores around 79. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
5
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - stained cutting board at reach in cooler in kitchen
22-02-4
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Water at 80:F in restaurant in dining area when run 2 minutes
27-06-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
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 storage room near mop sink . Manager labeled spray bottle **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in kitchen .
14-09-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Shared dumpster
33-19-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Water leaking from faucet/handle at hand wash sink in kitchen
29-11-4
50
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food ( raw chicken) stored over unwashed produce ( cilantro) in glass door cooler . Manager rearranged food . **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
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 - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris . Cutting board in food prep area soiled with food build up in cracks
22-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
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
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in kitchen
35B-01-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit ( glass door cooler) with food to be served to customers. Manager relocated employee beverage **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables ( box of avocados ) stored with ready-to-eat food ( bag of tortillas ) in glass door reach in cooler . Manager rearranged food **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
47
Apr 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container in cooler opposite stove . Reviewed with manager . Manager removed paper towel . **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
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 - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food ( cooked rice and cooked chicken ) prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Reviewed with manager . Manager date marked food **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in dining area opposite storage room . Reviewed with manager
35B-01-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in restroom in dining room area **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Reviewed with manager .
50-09-4
58
Dec 12, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 7, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
90
Dec 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Reviewed with operator - employee then washed hands properly **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-17-4
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in kitchen storage area - manager labeled spray bottle **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
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
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface for pitas - in cooler - manager removed towels **Corrected On-Site**
21-05-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employees Ice cream in freezer with food for public - manager separated food in a separated container and labeled container " employee food" **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
52
Jun 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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 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. Spray bottle at mop sink and in front bar area unlabeled. Operator labeled at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets and reach in cooler lid damaged.
14-11-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In multiple reach in coolers in kitchen.
05-09-4
Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Phones, keys, etc stored throughout kitchen.
40-01-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
35B-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Ready to eat prepped avocado stored with unwashed chiles.
08B-17-4
50
Nov 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -seasoned steak (58F); seasoned chicken (52F) Placed on cooks line near flat top grill at approximately 12pm, tempted at 12:25pm manager placed inside reach in cooler to chill down. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Large bag of Maseca flour stored on the floor inside kitchen near cooks line, manager moved off floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. -Inside reach in freezer. Discussed with manager. Manager moved **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Unwashed avocados with stickers still on stored inside flip top cooler over other foods and sliced. Manager removed stickers and washed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Marcela's Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Marcela's Restaurant on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Marcela's Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that some food employees are informed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Marcela's Restaurant.
How does Marcela's Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Marcela's Restaurant most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Marcela's Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Marcela's Restaurant have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Marcela's 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 Marcela's Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Marcela's Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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