Poblano Mexican Grill & Bar
Last inspected: Apr 3, 2026
55
Score
Poblano Mexican Grill & Bar appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 3, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around seven violations each.
“Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which Poblano Mexican Grill & Bar's 55 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 3, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Rice 45 F-50 F at 11:25 am cooked at 7:00 pm . See stop sale Manager discarded food **Corrected On-Site**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Rice 45 F-50 F at 11:25 am cooked at 7:00 pm in walk in cooler . See stop sale manager discarded food **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-36-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked Ground beef 120 F at steam table . Manager reheated in microwave . Recheck 166 F Reviewed with manager reheating in microwave procedures **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in storage room. Employee labeled spray bottles **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Employees removed towels **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
55
Sep 30, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in walk in cooler . Manager rearranged food **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled on sink in kitchen . Manager labeled spray bottles **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator used chain to secure to shelving unit **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -metal and plastic containers stacked in dish washing area **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
14-42-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen Manager posted handwashing sign. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. - rusted shelf in dish washing area
14-47-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored . Box of to containers on floor in dry storage room . Box relocated off the floor **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food ( cooked rice ) not covered in walk in cooler .manager covered rice **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
55
Oct 7, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can Tomatillos whole green dented on seam
01B-01-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Tube of medicine on table over clean dishes, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated grease, dust. In kitchen
36-34-5
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Tomatillos whole green 1 can dented on seam
08B-20-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.Can of soda and open glass of water on top of prep food area. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans in dishroom
24-08-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm, Corrected to 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
58
Sep 9, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line cooler: raw beef (51F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (50F - Cold Holding). Staff placed ice bags on items **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle at bar soiled, removed for cleaning **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Barbacoa thawing in hand sink in kitchen, removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Stuffed poblano peppers in reach in freezer prepared on 9/7/24
02C-04-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups at wait station
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Tubs of margaritas on floor in walk-in cooler, moved to shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked rice and chicken in walk-in cooler Churros and ice cream in chest freezer
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Barbacoa thawing at room temperature in hand sink in kitchen
06-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
45
May 7, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm, change container, now 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw beef 47f, raw chicken 48f, raw shrimp 48f, all items moved to walk in cooler. All items 43f, **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked chicken 107f, Taco beef 80f, items moved to walk in cooler for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
64
Nov 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hans soap stored on chest freezer. Item moved. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on single door reach in on cooks line.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
10-17-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawed shrimp sitting in sink no running water.
06-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
64
Jun 13, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water.- reviewed proper hand washing with manager
12A-19-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - cut raw beef 51 F recheck 47 F , raw chicken 52 F recheck 40 F , pepper jack and American cheese mix 54F Recheck 48 F , raw beef 52 F recheck 47 F - placed in cooler at 11:00 am - drawer was partially opened at beginning of inspection in small cooler opposite grill - manager placed food on ice and in freezer for quick chill down - sour cream 47 F recheck 39 F cut tomatoes 44 F recheck 41 F , cut lettuce 46 F recheck 40 F , shredded American cheese47 F - recheck 40F employee added ice and closed top section door -temperatures taken at 11:00 am and documented **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink and no hot water at triple sink when dish washer is run - manager scheduled plumbing service - plumber proving service at end of inspection **Corrective Action Taken**
27-16-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in dishwashing and cook line areas - manager placed towels at hand wash sinks - discussed with manager hand wash sinks must be stocked at all times and proper hand washing procedures **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottles containing toxic substance not labeled in storage room - employee labeled spray bottles **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Stored food not covered.bulk containers of sugar, dry beans and dry rice in storage room - employee covered food **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
52
Jul 20, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. -Tested at 500ppm, manager added water and retested at 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -6lb 10oz can of peas and corn in back can storage rack dented not properly segregated, discussed with manager. Manager segregated the can.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw beef tempted at approximately 2:15pm tempted at 58F per operator placed in reach in cooler at 11:00am operator placed in freezer. Retempted at 43F atapproximately 3:30pm **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No soap or paper towels provided at handwash sink. -At hand wash sink at end of line across from reach in freezer. Employee placed soap at sink -At hand wash sink in bar area, manager placed soap and paper towels at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. -Discussed with operator, inspector to email Time as a public health control form at time of inspection.
03F-10-5
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. -6lb 10oz can of peas and corn in back can storage rack not properly segregated, discussed with manager. Manager segregated the can. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-20-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Employee beverage on three compartment sink at bar, manager moved drink. **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 above clean glasses inside reach in freezer at bar area, discussed with manager, manager moved food. -Employee food stored above ready to eat foods unsegregated inside walk in cooler, discussed with manager, manager moved food.
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -Cups at service station, discussed with manager, manager moved cups to dry. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath kitchen equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. -Taco bowl stored on cooks line next to hand wash sink across from reach in freezer, exposed to hand wash splash zone.
08B-36-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -homemade margarita mixes Inside bar stored on the floor. Manager moved margarita mixes **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. -In back storage area, discussed with manager. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. -Discussed with manager.
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of microwaves on cooks line soiled. Discussed with person in charge.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Tamales inside reach in freezer Discussed with operator.
08B-12-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Poblano Mexican Grill & Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Poblano Mexican Grill & Bar on file is from Apr 3, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Poblano Mexican Grill & Bar?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Poblano Mexican Grill & Bar.
How does Poblano Mexican Grill & Bar compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Poblano Mexican Grill & Bar most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Poblano Mexican Grill & Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Poblano Mexican Grill & Bar have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Poblano Mexican Grill & Bar means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Poblano Mexican Grill & Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Poblano Mexican Grill & Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.
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