Media Luna Mexican
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026
78
Score
Across the available record, Media Luna Mexican has 15 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 20, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about six violations before that.
Across the inspection history, “establishment using a sanitizer solution” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
The city-wide average is 79, putting Media Luna Mexican squarely in typical territory. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
15
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 02/01/26 - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-20: **Time Extended**
50-17-3
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. SafeStaff training certificates for all employees ( Maria, Gloria, Matilde ) with expiration date of 12/20/25 - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-20: **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
78
Mar 19, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -2 live roaches on floor in storage area in kitchen - 1 live roach on floor in kitchen - 3 live roaches on wall above triple sink behind sign - 1 live roach on the floor near hand wash sink at cook line -1 live roach inside trap on pipe under hand wash sink at cook line - 2 live roaches on shelf under hand wash sink in coke line area - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: - 1 live roaches on shelving unit in dry storage -1 live roach on wall behind reach in cooler -1 live roach on floor behind freezer Manager removed roaches then cleaned and sanitized the area **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: -1 live roach I the kitchen floor - manager removed roach and clean and sanitized area -2 live roaches on the hinge of the triple door cooler in the storage area . Roaches went inside metal covering . **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: - 1 live roach on ceiling in dry storage area - 1 live roach on wall in storage area - 1 live roach on wall in dishwashing area Manager removed roaches and cleaned and sanitized areas **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 02/01/26 - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: **Time Extended**
50-17-3
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. SafeStaff training certificates for all employees ( Maria, Gloria, Matilde ) with expiration date of 12/20/25 - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
67
Mar 18, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -2 live roaches on floor in storage area in kitchen - 1 live roach on floor in kitchen - 3 live roaches on wall above triple sink behind sign - 1 live roach on the floor near hand wash sink at cook line -1 live roach inside trap on pipe under hand wash sink at cook line - 2 live roaches on shelf under hand wash sink in coke line area - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: - 1 live roaches on shelving unit in dry storage -1 live roach on wall behind reach in cooler -1 live roach on floor behind freezer Manager removed roaches then cleaned and sanitized the area **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-05-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 02/01/26 - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: **Time Extended**
50-17-3
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. SafeStaff training certificates for all employees ( Maria, Gloria, Matilde ) with expiration date of 12/20/25 - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - -4 dead roaches on premises in storage area in kitchen - 3 dead roaches on floor near ice machine - 1 dead roach inside plastic wrap dispenser on top of ice machine - manager discarded plastic wrap - 1 dead roach on floor under cook line hand wash sink -1 dead roach on pipe under hand wash sink 1 dead roach on floor under food prep table - 1 dead roach on wall in restroom . -1 dead roach on floor in restroom - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: -1 dead roach inside empty food container in the top area of reach in cooler - manager removed roach and moved container to dish washing area -2 dead roaches inside plastic sign on wall behind reach in cooler manager discarded plastic sign - 1 dead roach on top of container n dry storage area - manager removed dead roach and clean and sanitized container lid **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-03-4
64
Mar 17, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -2 live roaches on floor in storage area in kitchen - 1 live roach on floor in kitchen - 3 live roaches on wall above triple sink behind sign - 1 live roach on the floor near hand wash sink at cook line -1 live roach inside trap on pipe under hand wash sink at cook line - 2 live roaches on shelf under hand wash sink in coke line area
35A-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored with raw beef in white freezer .
08A-17-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 02/01/26
50-17-3
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Employee placed paper towels at hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-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 ( Maria, Gloria, Matilde ) with expiration date of 12/20/25
53B-05-5
Basic - -4 dead roaches on premises in storage area in kitchen - 3 dead roaches on floor near ice machine - 1 dead roach inside plastic wrap dispenser on top of ice machine - manager discarded plastic wrap - 1 dead roach on floor under cook line hand wash sink -1 dead roach on pipe under hand wash sink 1 dead roach on floor under food prep table - 1 dead roach on wall in restroom . -1 dead roach on floor in restroom
35A-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored on floor in kitchen area near service window
25-05-4
Basic - White reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
45
Nov 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - cooked beans 125 F on grill cooked this morning - employee reheated to 178 F **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Laundry bleach in use . Employee purchased bleach for food contact surface **Corrected On-Site**
22-48-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen . Employee placed soap at handwashing sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels in restroom . Manager realigned paper towels to dispense **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Employee removing ice and cleaned the interior of the ice machine **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense ice . Manager replaced bowl with ice scoop **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. - utensils ( tongs , ladles) stored on shelf in storage area in path of walk way - not protected . Manager relocated utensils **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Notepad and employee phone on prep table in kitchen . Items removed from prep table **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
50
May 20, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone on prep table in kitchen. Employee relocated cellphone **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored inside hard smaller coolers stored on floor. In kitchen .Manager relocated hard coolers , **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Non handled plastic basket in ice inside ice machine . Manager removed baskets **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
86
Mar 21, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 02/01/2025. Licensed renewed during inspection and is now current **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -19 rodent droppings on floor in dry storage area - 3 rodent droppings on top of storage container in dry storage area used to store produce can goods and spices . Reviewed with manager .
35A-04-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Reviewed with manager
05-08-4
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface in triple door cooler in storage area . Reviewed with manager . Manager removed cloth **Corrected On-Site**
21-05-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Storage container used to store food damaged with chew marks on shelf in dry storage Reviewed with manager
14-11-5
Basic - A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. Sign posted that bathroom is out of service . Manager removed sign and bathroom available for customers **Corrected On-Site**
32-09-4
58
Dec 19, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of oil storage on floor. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Food stored outside. During inspection observed black storage bins full of green tomatoes and cactus stored outside back of restaurant covered with a towel Employee moved inside. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-42-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on cutting board
40-06-5
86
May 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-22: **Time Extended**
33-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-22: License displayed expired 02/01/2024 **Time Extended**
50-09-4
90
May 20, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.1 live behind reach in grey freezer dry storage 1 live roach in the dining room 1 live roach on the bathroom door by dining area **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: reach in grey cooler Pork (45F - Cold Holding) Plant Foods (45F) chicken 48 f salsa 45 f operator moved. 2nd temp pork 46 f cook chicken 48 f cook plant 45 f. Employee began to move food to a different cooler. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Tested Chlorine above 100ppm employee remade to 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.raw shelf eggs over lettuce reach in cooler in dry storage . Manager removed to proper storage **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked beans and Nopal salad datemarked for more than 7 days see stop sale. **Warning**
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. Nopal salad and cooked beans datemarked over 7 days in reach in cooler by kitchen entrance. **Warning**
01B-24-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Metal pans on dry rack has old date-marked stickers. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water Bottle on top of ice machine employee removed water bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 6 dead roaches behind the freezer/ cooler in dry storage area 1 dead on top of white freezer kitchen prep employee removed dead roaches and sanitized area at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
32
Nov 14, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. - employee purchased and brought a container of bleach for food contact surfaces at end of inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
22-48-5
High Priority - Raw animal food ( raw chicken ) stored over or with ready-to-eat food ( cut cucumbers ) in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Person in charge rearranged food **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food ( shell eggs) stored in same container as ready-to-eat food ( sliced cook ham ) in reach in cooler .- person in charge rearranged food **Corrected On-Site**
08A-08-5
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 - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. - manager fixed dispenser - paper towels available **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Basic - Food ( pot of vegetables ) stored on floor near back door - person in charge relocated pot of food . **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
50
Aug 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
90
Jun 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.- triple sink set up with sanitizer 100 ppm chlorine - dishes rewashed , rinsed and sanitized **Corrective Action Taken**
22-45-4
High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Employee purchase correct bleach **Corrected On-Site**
22-48-5
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 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
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container stored next to food on storage rack - employee relocated drink **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
55
Jul 29, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Media Luna Mexican last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Media Luna Mexican on file is from Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Media Luna Mexican?
Across the inspection record, “establishment using a sanitizer solution” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Media Luna Mexican.
How does Media Luna Mexican compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Media Luna Mexican most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Media Luna Mexican's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Media Luna Mexican have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Media Luna Mexican means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Media Luna Mexican inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Media Luna Mexican is inspected around four times per year on average.
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