Taqueria Y Panederia La Chiquita
Last inspected: Sep 3, 2025
26
Score
The health department has logged 12 inspections at Taqueria Y Panederia La Chiquita, the earliest from 2022. Taqueria Y Panederia La Chiquita was last inspected on Sep 3, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around nine violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited seven times.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which Taqueria Y Panederia La Chiquita's 26 doesn't quite reach. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
12
Inspections
2
Critical latest
8
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 3, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 8 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Prescription medicine bottles stored on shelf above reach in deli cooler on cook line. **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. No running water in the establishment available at the three compartment sink or the handwashing sink in the front counter kitchen area. Per the person in charge, the water and gas service to the establishment has been shut off since yesterday. **Warning**
27-12-4
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. Printed the person in charge a DBPR Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events form. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Maricruz Castro training expired on 5/22/25. November other CFM certificate can be provided. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Triple door reach in deli cooler cutting board stained. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dishes stored inside hand sink next to three compartment sink. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. **Warning**
27-06-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment no longer uses two store units - single unit only. Front counter added to unit with display case and reach in cooler in dining area that was a bakery area . Dough mixer relocated . Reviewed with operator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-16-7
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. Observed employee training for Eddie C. Dated 11/28/2023 through FLRA. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Triple door reach in deli cooler gaskets soiled with black mold substance. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. **Warning**
27-10-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License not displayed for verification. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Triple door reach in deli cooler handles soiled with food debris. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior soiled with dried food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
26
Jun 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 02/01/2025. Reviewed with operator **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-03: **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ - Maricruz Castro training expired on 5/22/25. Reviewed with manager - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-03: emailed to operator Food manager programs handout Gerente Certificado de Alimento DBPR Form HR 5030-080 **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. - Establishment no longer uses two store units - single unit only. Front counter added to unit with display case and reach in cooler in dining area that was a bakery area . Dough mixer relocated . Reviewed with operator. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-03: Emailed to operator DBPR HR-7005, Plan Review for Fixed Public Food Service Establishment **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - soiled shelves in cook line and food storage areas - soiled oven handle - soiled reach in cooler gaskets Reviewed with manager - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-03: Shelves at cook line clean complied Time extended - soiled oven handle - soiled reach in cooler gaskets **Time Extended**
23-03-4
67
May 29, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live roach on door frame of men's restroom -Reviewed with manager
35A-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over margarine, raw beef over sauce in double door cooler in storage area
08A-05-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 02/01/2025. Reviewed with operator **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ - Maricruz Castro training expired on 5/22/25. Reviewed with manager
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. - Establishment no longer uses two store units - single unit only. Front counter added to unit with display case and reach in cooler in dining area that was a bakery area . Dough mixer relocated . Reviewed with operator. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Non-service animals permitted in the premises of the establishment. Manager's pet dog barking when I opened the front door. Dog in the back food storage area in the back kitchen area . Reviewed with manager . Manager moved dog to outside area **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
35A-22-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. - 1 dead roach on floor inside men's restroom - 3 dead roaches on men's restroom door frame - 1 dead roach on floor under triple sink - 1 dead roach on floor near mixer Reviewed with manager
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal computer, books , shirts , wallet and dog leash on the food storage shelf next to clean pot and bags of sugar and flour in storage area in the back kitchen area
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - soiled shelves in cook line and food storage areas - soiled oven handle - soiled reach in cooler gaskets Reviewed with manager
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers in double door cooler
12B-13-4
39
May 15, 2025
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 on 02/01/2025 . Reviewed with manager - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-15: License expired 02/01/2025 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment no longer has the next door unit . Equipment changed from records on file - front counter added to existing area with single compartment steam table/ warmer - steam table and hand wash sink relocated. Hand sink next to triple sink . Dough mixer added to back storage area - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-15: No plans submitted per Plan reviewer Cindy and operator **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
78
Mar 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions on shelf under hand wash sink in kitchen . Reviewed with manager - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-13: **Time Extended**
41-20-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 02/01/2025 . Reviewed with manager - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-13: **Time Extended**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure cold temperature of food products. Reviewed with manager - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-13: **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment no longer has the next door unit . Equipment changed from records on file - front counter added to existing area with single compartment steam table/ warmer - steam table and hand wash sink relocated. Hand sink next to triple sink . Dough mixer added to back storage area - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-13: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-13: **Time Extended**
32-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area in double door cooler in storage area near restrooms . Reviewed with manager - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-13: **Time Extended**
08B-63-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed in the front counter area. Reviewed with manager - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-13: **Time Extended**
14-06-4
52
Mar 11, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 7 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Three live roaches in hand wash sink under towels . Reviewed with manager. Manager sprayed and removed roaches **Corrected On-Site**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions on shelf under hand wash sink in kitchen . Reviewed with manager
41-20-4
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 purchased sanitizer during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
22-38-5
Intermediate - No hot running water at entire establishment. Reviewed with manager - Manager repaired hot water heater . Recheck 85 F
27-06-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment no longer has the next door unit . Equipment changed from records on file - front counter added to existing area with single compartment steam table/ warmer - steam table and hand wash sink relocated. Hand sink next to triple sink . Dough mixer added to back storage area
51-16-7
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure cold temperature of food products. Reviewed with manager
05-08-4
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
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Soup and cooked meat in double door cooler in storage area . Reviewed with manager .
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled on shelf under hand wash sink in kitchen . Reviewed with manager
41-17-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in cooler in dining area . Reviewed with manager
08B-49-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Back pack on food prep table . Dog bed and bowls in storage area by restrooms Reviewed with manager . Manager relocated back pack and removed dog bed and bowls from establishment **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Reviewed with manager
22-08-4
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area in double door cooler in storage area near restrooms . Reviewed with manager
08B-63-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed in the front counter area. Reviewed with manager
14-06-4
23
Jun 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. During inspection observed cooked Pork (113F - Hot Holding) on stove.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee found paper towels during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Spicy salsa prepared on location with no date in glass reach in cooler. Manager put date on 6-19. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Red sauce in glass cooler not covered after cooling. Employee covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
64
Nov 28, 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. License expired 02/01/2021 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: Expired 02/01/2021 **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: License expired 02/02/2021 **Admin Complaint**
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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: No probe thermometer available for use **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: No thermometer to check cold holding temperatures **Time Extended**
05-08-4
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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: No proof of employee training for Eddie **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: No proof of employee training for Eddie hired two years previously **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
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. - cooked beans, cooked chicken , cooked rice in triple door cooler made two days previously with no date marking - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: Cooked pork and soup made Monday per operator **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: Cooked pork , salsa in reach in cooler prepared two days previously per manager not date marked **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - reach in cooler gaskets heavily soiled -Shelves in kitchen heavily soiled - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: shelves in kitchen clean complied Soiled gaskets in kitchen - **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: Soiled shelves and reach in cooler gaskets in kitchen **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean equipment and utensils stored in a room that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Storage racks stored outside **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: Multiple storage racks in the back outside area**Time Extended** **Time Extended**
24-24-4
52
Nov 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 02/01/2021 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: Expired 02/01/2021 **Admin Complaint**
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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: No probe thermometer available for use **Time Extended**
05-08-4
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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: No proof of employee training for Eddie **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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
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. - cooked beans, cooked chicken , cooked rice in triple door cooler made two days previously with no date marking - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: Cooked pork and soup made Monday per operator **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled on shelf in dishwashing area - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: Spray bottle not labeled in kitchen by hand wash sink **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean equipment and utensils stored in a room that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Storage racks stored outside **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: **Time Extended**
24-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: **Time Extended**
29-27-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - reach in cooler gaskets heavily soiled -Shelves in kitchen heavily soiled - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: shelves in kitchen clean complied Soiled gaskets in kitchen - **Time Extended**
23-03-4
41
Sep 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 8 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. - 2 live roaches in gasket area of triple door cooler in storage area in back kitchen
35A-05-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 02/01/2021 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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 - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - soiled cutting board at cook line - employee cleaned and sanitized cutting board **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - wet towels inside cook line hand wash sink - towels removed reviewed with manager hand wash sinks are for washing hands only and must be accessible at all times **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
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
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. - cooked beans, cooked chicken , cooked rice in triple door cooler made two days previously with no date marking
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled on shelf in dishwashing area
41-17-4
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
29-27-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - reach in cooler gaskets heavily soiled -Shelves in kitchen heavily soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Triple glass door reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Clean equipment and utensils stored in a room that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Storage racks stored outside **Repeat Violation**
24-24-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. - 2 dead roaches on floor in storage area, 1 dead roach in water in dishwashing area, 2 dead roaches on floor in front counter area **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - calculator, tweezers, phone , charger on cutting board at cook line - items removed from cutting board - area cleaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Plywood covering the window area which was damaged due to a car driving through the window and door in food prep area - there are gaps in the opening of the top area of plywood - discussed with operator
35B-01-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
22
Mar 21, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.raw chicken and raw pork stored together on shelf in triple door cooler - employee rearranged food **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal food ( raw shell eggs) stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food ( milk ) in double door glass cooler - employee rearranged food **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license on 02/01/2021 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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 - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - soiled Duchess bakers machinery in food prep area
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.plates stored in cook line hand wash sink - operator removed plates from hand wash sink - reviewed with operator that hand wash sink must be accessible at all times for use **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at kitchen cook line area - operator placed towels at hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. - vegetable soup , cooked rice , potatoes , cut lettuce not date marked in triple door cooler - employee date marked food **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. - 3 dead roaches and parts of one dead roach on floor near front counter area- employee cleaned and sanitized area **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Garbage and broken glass on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.- shared dumpster
33-19-4
Basic - Hot water handle missing at plumbing fixture of mop sink outside back area of restaurant
29-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - soiled outer surfaces of bulk containers of food on shelf below prep table and in large containers for flour - soiled gaskets on reach in cooler at cook line
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair in women's restroom
29-08-4
Basic - Storage racks stored outside in back area of restaurant open to outdoors - manager moved racks inside and cleaned racks at the end of the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
24-24-4
Basic - very slow draining water in hand wash sink in cook line area and mop sink in back outside area
29-20-5
Basic - -Triple glass door reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues in back kitchen area - double door glass cooler interior soiled
22-16-4
22
Oct 25, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taqueria Y Panederia La Chiquita last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Y Panederia La Chiquita on file is from Sep 3, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taqueria Y Panederia La Chiquita?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Y Panederia La Chiquita.
How does Taqueria Y Panederia La Chiquita compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Taqueria Y Panederia La Chiquita most recently scored 26 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Taqueria Y Panederia La Chiquita's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taqueria Y Panederia La Chiquita have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Taqueria Y Panederia La Chiquita means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Taqueria Y Panederia La Chiquita inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria Y Panederia La Chiquita is inspected around four times per year on average.
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