Tacos El Carnal

1267 S Highland Ave, Clearwater, FL 33756

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 17, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Tacos El Carnal has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 17, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

Looking across the full record, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Clearwater restaurants. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Nov 17, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Shawarma 74f, had staff turn on unit .

03B-01-6

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked beef 101f, sitting on prep table cooling **Corrective Action Taken**

03D-15-4

Apr 7, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor.

08B-38-4

Nov 19, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

May 13, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-13-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Reviewed with manager

50-09-4

Basic - Food container of oil) stored on floor. Manager relocated oil **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Reviewed with manager .

31B-04-4

Nov 29, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Small refrigerator stored on top of hand wash sink. Operator removed refrigerator. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bottled water stored on floor next to reach-in cooler.

08B-38-4

Jun 29, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked beef in broth 47f. Operator placed beef in ice pan **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Both cutting boards on reach-in cooler.

22-02-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single serve plates next to reach-in cooler not inverted/protected. Operator covered single serve plates. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Feb 3, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cooler in front of hand wash sink. Operator moved the cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tacos El Carnal last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tacos El Carnal on file is from Nov 17, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tacos El Carnal?

Across the inspection record, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tacos El Carnal.

How does Tacos El Carnal compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?

Tacos El Carnal most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Clearwater average of 79.

Has Tacos El Carnal's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tacos El Carnal have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tacos El Carnal 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 Tacos El Carnal inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tacos El Carnal is inspected around three times per year on average.

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