Tienda La Huasteca
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
50
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Tienda La Huasteca, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 11, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 13 violations lately compared to roughly five violations before.
Across the inspection history, “food ( boxes of oil ) in front counter” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
That's lower than the typical Clearwater restaurant, which scores around 79. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - salsa 44 F , mozzarella cheese 45 F , cut lettuce 45 F in cooler near cook line . Manager put food on ice . Recheck salsa 41 F , mozzarella cheese 42 F, cut lettuce voluntarily discarded **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
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 - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. One of the thermometer reading 60 F using the ice method of checking calibration of thermometers . Manager removed thermometer from use . Another thermometer available for use **Corrective Action Taken**
05-06-4
Basic - -Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen and dishwashing areas -Hole in or other damage to wall in food prep areas
36-17-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves in walk in cooler
14-45-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.metal pans stacked in storage area in kitchen . Manager separated metal pans to properly air dry **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation
36-08-4
Basic - Food ( boxes of oil ) in front counter and storage areas stored on floor. Employee relocated oil **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers near cook line. Employee drink removed from cooler **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength - 0 ppm chlorine . Manager changed solution . Recheck 50 ppm chlorine **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
50
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 3 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 23 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored next to container of bread crumbs in meat market area . Manager relocated chemicals **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - pork 113 F in warming unit in meat market area reheated to 178 F **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. - 1 live roach on floor in storage area . Manager removed roach and cleaned and sanitized area **Corrected On-Site**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Opened bag of raw shrimp over bags of vegetables in storage room . Manager rearranged food **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
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. - cooked beef 45 F at 10:50 am cooked previous day at 5:00 pm in walk in cooler . No temperatures taken. **Repeat Violation**
01B-36-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. - cooked beef 45 F at 10:50 am cooked previous day at 5:00 pm . No temperatures taken. **Repeat Violation**
03D-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in front counter area . Manager placed soap at hand wash sink . **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Reviewed with manager
05-10-4
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. Ivan hired 2 to 3 months . Reviewed with manager
53B-13-5
Basic - -Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses in back food prep area . Manager relocated bucket -Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor in meat market area. Manager relocated bucket **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - -Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed on container used for single service items above reach in cooler at cook line -Wood not sealed on shelf in reach in freezer in storage area -Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food ( bread) in walk in cooler
14-06-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves in walk in cooler .
14-45-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.metal pans stacked on shelf in food prep area
24-08-4
Basic - Exterior double door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in kitchen area
35B-01-4
Basic - Five dead roaches on gaskets of freezer in storage room . Manager removed dead roaches and cleaned and sanitized area **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
14-42-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food ( salt) not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container at cook line
10-01-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board on prep table in meat market area . Manager removed cloth **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - mold like substance on gaskets of freezer in storage area - soiled air curtains in walk in cooler
23-03-4
Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Manager connected self closing device **Corrected On-Site**
32-17-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe at cook line
29-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in meat market area . Manager relocated mop to hang dry **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Container of salt at cook line not labeled -Sugar in self service area . Manager labeled food containers **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
15
Apr 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. Cooked lamb 49-51 F at 8:50 am cooked the previous night 8:30 pm in walk in cooler . Reviewed with manager cooling procedures. Manager discarded food **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-36-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked lamb 49-51 F at 8:50 am cooked the previous night 8:30 pm in walk in cooler . Reviewed with manager cooling procedures. Manager discarded food
03D-02-5
Basic - Food ( containers of sauce) stored on floor in walk in cooler . Manager relocated food **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe under cook line hand wash sink . Reviewed with manager . Service scheduled this day
29-11-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in walk in cooler . Reviewed with manager . Manager relocated food **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
64
Mar 10, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Reviewed with manager . **Repeat Violation**
08B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged in deli meat area . Reviewed with manager .
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Containers of spices stored over hand wash sink at cook line . Employee relocated items . Reviewed with manager hand wash sink must be accessible at all times . **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Reviewed with manager .
05-08-4
Basic - Stored food ( cooked meats , sauces, raw beef ) not covered in walk in cooler . Reviewed with manager . Manager covered food **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment near hand wash sink in front counter area . Reviewed with manager . Trashcan placed in front counter area **Corrected On-Site**
33-06-4
55
May 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Beans cooling at front counter not protected
08B-02-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. In walk-in cooler
14-05-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled
23-24-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor in dry storage, moved to shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door handle
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Around cook line
36-27-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
58
Sep 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Raw chicken stored over raw pork in walk in cooler -employee rearranged food **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. - employee began work put gloves on and began wrapping food in foil without washing hands - reviewed proper hand washing with employee and manager
12A-16-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that some 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 - No soap provided at handwash sink in front counter area- employee filled dispenser with soap **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface from ceiling in area - bucket under drip - 4 feet from buffet - operator moved buffet further from drip - food not exposed to splash - manager contacted the landlord to schedule repair
29-03-4
Basic - Stored food ( pork) not covered in reach in freezer in counter area near display cases - employee wrapped pork **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Food ( oil) stored on floor in cook line area Bottles of water stored on floor in dry storage area **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor in counter near displace case , one dead roach on door slide area on display case . Employee removed roaches and cleaned area **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
50
Jun 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
50
Aug 22, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -5lbs refried beans (110F - Hot Holding) -3 lbs chicken and peppers (98F - Hot Holding) Items placed on cooks line at 8am tempted at 1:15pm, manager discarded items
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -5lbs refried beans (110F - Hot Holding) -3 lbs chicken and peppers (98F - Hot Holding) Items placed on cooks line at 8am tempted at 1:15pm, manager discarded items, see stop sale
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Windex stored on top of reach in cooler, at front counter, manager moved windex bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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. -Inside reach in freezer at front counter meat case, manager labeled all frozen meats with date packaged. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting board at reach in cooler near walk in cooler soiled with stains.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Hand wash sink blocked by a chair with a stock pot on top in the back of the kitchen near storage racks. Manager moved chair and stock pot. -Garbage bags stored on top of Hand wash sink near cook rite burner holding 20lb. Stock pot. Manager moved garbage bags. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table. -Plastic water bottle stored next to flat top grill, employee moved water bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Oil stored on the floor near hand wash sink closest to cook rite burner, manager moved oil. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area. -Throughout kitchen, discussed with manger.
36-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Cook rite burner holding 20 lb stock pot soiled with food debris -Reach in freezer handles soiled at front counter meat case.
23-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tienda La Huasteca last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tienda La Huasteca on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tienda La Huasteca?
Across the inspection record, “food ( boxes of oil ) in front counter” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Tienda La Huasteca.
How does Tienda La Huasteca compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Tienda La Huasteca most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Tienda La Huasteca's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Tienda La Huasteca have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Tienda La Huasteca 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 Tienda La Huasteca inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tienda La Huasteca is inspected around three times per year on average.
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