Pachanga Arepa
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
100
Score
Going back to 2022, Pachanga Arepa has 10 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 17, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.
“Food stored on floor in storage room” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Compared to the broader Clearwater restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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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
Mar 17, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 14, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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. - Elena expired training on 4/17/25 , Edith expired 4/17/25 , Margarita expired 4/17/25
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in dish washing area . Manager labeled spray bottle . **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food at cook line .
13-07-4
78
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food ( shell eggs ) stored in same container as ready-to-eat food ( ketchup ) in reach in cooler Manager rearranged food . **Corrected On-Site**
08A-08-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 02/01/2025 . Reviewed with manager
50-17-3
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 brought bleach for use on food contact surfaces during the inspection **Corrected On-Site**
22-38-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in freezer. Manager placed employee food in designated container **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Food stored on floor in storage room . Manager rearranged food **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
61
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Sugar bag, tomato ketchup, corn can, bag of rice small house storage area.
08B-38-4
86
May 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Shredded pork; shredded chicken in reach in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-22: No food has been date marked **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-22: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches under the wash hand sink. 5 dead roaches under triple sink. 2 dead on top of glasses on dish shelf 2 dead roaches in hallway area 1 dead roach in dining room area Manager Removed dead roaches and sanitized areas **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-22: -2 dead cockroaches on floor going into kitchen/front counter area -1 dead behind front counter by case of soda Employee discarded and sanitized the area **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 employee **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-22: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
78
May 21, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach under hand wash sink 1 live roach under walk in cooler by kitchen entrance Employee killed, removed and sanitized areas. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon over cooked chicken in reach in cooler by kitchen entrance **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler by steam table were sauces are atcheese (57F 2nd temp 56f - Cold Holding); raw eggs (57F 2nd 56 f temp- Cold Holding manager moved to a different reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Shredded pork; shredded chicken in reach in cooler **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 employee **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches under the wash hand sink. 5 dead roaches under triple sink. 2 dead on top of glasses on dish shelf 2 dead roaches in hallway area 1 dead roach in dining room area Manager Removed dead roaches and sanitized areas **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In men's restroom gave management the sign. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.Employee closed lid**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Disposable plastic utensils not inverted in front kitchen entrance. **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket 10 ppm. Retested at 50ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-07-4
41
Mar 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - mop sink has no hot or cold water and in a corner unavailable for use due to storage shelf for pots and triple sink - tray over mop sink to air dry plates - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: **Admin Complaint**
29-27-4
82
Dec 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 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. . Manager purchases correct sanitizer during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
22-48-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Cooked beans heated previous day and cooked at 110F - 145 F reheated in microwave for 5 minutes -employee placed beans back in microwave to reheat longer -recheck 176-184F **Corrected On-Site**
03E-02-5
Intermediate - -No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. -Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.reviewed with manager the monitoring of food temperatures
05-10-4
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
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in the kitchen - soap placed at hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - mop sink has no hot or cold water and in a corner unavailable for use due to storage shelf for pots and triple sink - tray over mop sink to air dry plates
29-27-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food in double door cooler - reviewed with manager - manager rearranged food . **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in reach in freezer - employee repositioned scoop **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
41
Jun 27, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations.
View 7 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
39
Oct 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pachanga Arepa last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pachanga Arepa on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pachanga Arepa?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor in storage room” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pachanga Arepa.
How does Pachanga Arepa compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Pachanga Arepa most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Pachanga Arepa's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Pachanga Arepa 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 Pachanga Arepa 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 Pachanga Arepa inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pachanga Arepa is inspected around three times per year on average.
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