Mi Fondita Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 18, 2025
100
Score
Inspectors have visited Mi Fondita Restaurant nine times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 18, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to one violation per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed”, which has been cited two times.
Among Clearwater restaurants, the typical score is 79; Mi Fondita Restaurant is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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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
Jan 18, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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. Employee working 3 months no training. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
90
Aug 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Pork 88 F at 10:55 am cooked at 5:30 am - Reviewed with manager proper cooling procedures . - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: Nothing cooling **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: Nothing cooking this visit **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-08: No cooling at time of inspection **Time Extended**
03D-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-08: **Admin Complaint**
11-26-1
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. Employee Maria hired over 60 days. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-08: employee 3 months no employee training **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
70
Oct 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food ( raw pork) stored over or with ready-to-eat food ( potatoes) in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.- manager rearranged food **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice, beans, pork not date marked in refrigerator in storage area - manager date marked food items **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in back kitchen area
35B-01-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable in front counter area- per manager, she is to replace the flooring in this area **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
61
Aug 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
52
Jun 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
74
Mar 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license on 02/01/2023 - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-27: **Time Extended**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-27: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit for chlorine provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-27: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
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. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-27: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-27: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe under kitchen hand wash sink . Water collected in container **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-27: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-27: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
52
Jan 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
39
Oct 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mi Fondita Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mi Fondita Restaurant on file is from Jan 18, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mi Fondita Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mi Fondita Restaurant.
How does Mi Fondita Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Mi Fondita Restaurant most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Mi Fondita Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mi Fondita Restaurant have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mi Fondita Restaurant 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 Mi Fondita Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mi Fondita Restaurant is inspected around four times per year on average.
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