Clearwater, Pinellas County

LA CABANA DEL TIO

1709 DREW ST, Clearwater, FL 33755

FoodSeating
Latest violations
8
2 Intermediate
Apr 15, 2026
City
Clearwater
County
Pinellas
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
18

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 15, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

02C-03-5

Detail 24512570

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Lunch meat portioned and wrapped 3 days previously in walk in cooler

02B-02-5

Detail 24512569

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Sign states "Eggs cooked your way" . Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Manager posted consumer advisory Corrected On-Site

21-05-5

Detail 24512567

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface - tortilla wrapped in towel in cooler in front counter area

50-09-4

Detail 24512572

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

31B-04-4

Detail 24512565

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in front kitchen . Employee posted hand wash sign Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24512566

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Soiled knife holder in back kitchen area

22-16-4

Detail 24512571

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues in cook line area

08B-12-5

Detail 24512568

Basic - Stored food not covered in walk in cooler .

Dec 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Total: 1

03A-02-5

Detail 24250379

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken 51 F , cooked beef 74 F , cooked pork 47 F , cooked beans 46 F in reach in cooler at cook line stored near the broken door area of cooler . Per Manager, temperatures taken this morning . Food moved to walk in cooler Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: Cooked pork and onions 47 F, cooked chicken and oil 47 F , cooked ham slices 46 F cooked chicken and onions 46 F at 8:35 am temperatures taken this morning 3 hours previously . Manager moved food to walk in cooler. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-15: Cooked pork 47 F, cooked chicken 48 F , cooked beef 47, cooked vegetables 46 F, cut ham 46 F in reach in cooler opposite . Food moved to walk in cooler . Temperatures taken at 6:00 am . Per manager , cooler defrosted this morning. Service scheduled this day Admin Complaint

Dec 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

03A-02-5

Detail 24244622

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken 51 F , cooked beef 74 F , cooked pork 47 F , cooked beans 46 F in reach in cooler at cook line stored near the broken door area of cooler . Per Manager, temperatures taken this morning . Food moved to walk in cooler Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: Cooked pork and onions 47 F, cooked chicken and oil 47 F , cooked ham slices 46 F cooked chicken and onions 46 F at 8:35 am temperatures taken this morning 3 hours previously . Manager moved food to walk in cooler. Admin Complaint

14-11-5

Detail 24244621

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler door in poor repair at hinges in cook line area . Per manager , Reach in cooler door broke this morning. He scheduled service this day - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: Reach in cooler door temporarily repaired . Per manager waiting on part Time Extended

51-18-6

Detail 24244620

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: Time Extended

Dec 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Basic: 4Total: 9

03D-01-5

Detail 24240697

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 and onions on counter at 95-93 F at 8:55 am cooked at 5:00 am . Reviewed with manager cooling procedures handout posted on the wall in the kitchen . Manager discarded food . Corrected On-Site

01B-36-5

Detail 24240700

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 and onions on counter at 95-93 F at 8:55 am cooked at 5:00 am . Manager discarded food Corrective Action Taken

02C-01-5

Detail 24240703

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked pork dated 11/29 , cooked beef dated 11/27 , cooked chicken dated 11/27 in walk in cooler . Emailed to operator DBPR Form HR 5030-049 Date marking handout . Manager discarded food Corrective Action Taken

01B-24-5

Detail 24240702

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cooked pork dated 11/29 , cooked beef dated 11/27 , cooked chicken dated 11/27 in walk in cooler . Manager discarded food Corrective Action Taken

03A-02-5

Detail 24240701

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken 51 F , cooked beef 74 F , cooked pork 47 F , cooked beans 46 F in reach in cooler at cook line stored near the broken door area of cooler . Per Manager, temperatures taken this morning . Food moved to walk in cooler Corrective Action Taken

12B-07-4

Detail 24240696

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food storage shelf next to containers of spices in back kitchen . Manager discarded drinks Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 24240698

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler door in poor repair at hinges in cook line area . Per manager , Reach in cooler door broke this morning. He scheduled service this day

08B-38-4

Detail 24240704

Basic - Food ( containers of cut lettuce and sauce) stored on floor in walk in cooler

51-18-6

Detail 24240699

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

Mar 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 8

08A-05-6

Detail 23663146

High Priority - Raw animal food ( raw beef ) stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food ( cooked chicken ) in reach in cooler . Manager rearranged food . Corrected On-Site

35A-05-4

Detail 23663142

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on wall in back kitchen area . Manager removed roach

03A-02-5

Detail 23663149

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked beef 70 F , cooked pork 70 F on counter under 1 hour . Manager put food in freezer for quick chill down recheck 49-53 Corrective Action Taken

41-17-4

Detail 23663145

Intermediate - Spray bottles containing toxic substance not labeled in dishwashing area . Manager labeled spray bottles Corrected On-Site

32-12-5

Detail 23663147

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Reviewed with manager

23-03-4

Detail 23663143

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - soiled shelf above door in kitchen . Reviewed with manager

12B-13-4

Detail 23663148

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit( walk in cooler ) with food to be served to customers. Manager discarded and relocated employee drinks Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 23663144

Basic - Stored food not covered in walk in cooler . Reviewed with manager . Manager covered food Corrected On-Site

Feb 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 7

11-27-4

Detail 23407902

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. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 23407903

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. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 23407898

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. Warning

05-10-4

Detail 23407897

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 23407901

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 23407899

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table next to beef. Warning

21-07-4

Detail 23407900

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Was at 200ppm+ now at 50 ppm Warning

May 16, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

22-16-4

Detail 22876507

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Across from fryer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: Time Extended

May 15, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

35A-05-4

Detail 22875078

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on wall at front of cook line by hand wash sink 1 live roach on picture frame by the front counter 1 live roach by door frame to hallway Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: 2 live roaches by the front counter on the floor. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: I live roach and excrement found on under side of front counter Admin Complaint

23-03-4

Detail 22875077

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Floor fan Fan guard in walking cooler soiled Side of the fryer and grill Wired rack soiled Gasket door freezer soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: Time Extended

22-16-4

Detail 22875079

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Across from fryer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: Time Extended

May 14, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

35A-05-4

Detail 22871532

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on wall at front of cook line by hand wash sink 1 live roach on picture frame by the front counter 1 live roach by door frame to hallway Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: 2 live roaches by the front counter on the floor. Admin Complaint

41-27-4

Detail 22871529

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Greater than 200 ppm, corrected to 100ppm Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: Greater than 200ppm Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 22871530

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen Wall soiled in the kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 22871531

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Floor fan Fan guard in walking cooler soiled Side of the fryer and grill Wired rack soiled Gasket door freezer soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: Time Extended

22-16-4

Detail 22871533

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Across from fryer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: Time Extended

May 13, 2024

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 14

50-17-3

Detail 22868586

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License shows that it has been paid in the app Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint

02C-01-5

Detail 22868590

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Barbacoa leabeled for 4-29-24 Cooked mushrooms marked 4-20-24 See stop sale Warning

01B-24-5

Detail 22868583

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Barbacoa leabeled for 4-29-24 Cooked mushrooms marked 4-20-24 Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 22868592

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on wall at front of cook line by hand wash sink 1 live roach on picture frame by the front counter 1 live roach by door frame to hallway Warning

41-27-4

Detail 22868584

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Greater than 200 ppm, corrected to 100ppm Corrected On-Site Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22868591

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. Provided operator with posters in English and Spanish Repeat Violation Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22868585

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Knife holder soiled Warning

32-12-5

Detail 22868589

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 22868596

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on wall above hand wash sink 1 dead roach behind chest freezer in back room Warning

12B-01-4

Detail 22868594

Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Employees were eating while preparing food in the back of the kitchen and also in the front by Counter area, discussed with manager on duty Warning

40-06-5

Detail 22868595

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jackets on shelf above chest freezer in the back of the kitchen. Purses and bags packs over cooling food by dough mixer Corrected On-Site Warning

36-73-4

Detail 22868587

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen Wall soiled in the kitchen Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22868588

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Floor fan Fan guard in walking cooler soiled Side of the fryer and grill Wired rack soiled Gasket door freezer soiled Warning

22-16-4

Detail 22868593

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Across from fryer Warning

Nov 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 7

14-31-5

Detail 22441642

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food ( tortillas) at cook line - employee discarded bag and used food grade paper Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 22441645

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.

11-26-1

Detail 22441643

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.

41-17-4

Detail 22441646

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in back storage area

32-12-5

Detail 22441644

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

12B-07-4

Detail 22441648

Basic - Employee beverage container above food preparation next to food - manager relocated drinks Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22441647

Basic - Food stored on floor in walk in cooler - manager relocated food Corrected On-Site

Jun 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Total: 4

09-01-4

Detail 22086970

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee touched tortilla wraps and toppings and did not have gloves on food was not being heated to 145 f. Employee served to customers.

08A-05-6

Detail 22086968

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over ready to eat foods in reach in cooler on cooks line. Operator removed to proper storage Employee raw eggs over restaurant food walk in cooler

11-27-4

Detail 22086971

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.

11-26-1

Detail 22086969

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.

Nov 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

41-07-4

Detail 21554583

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. -Vitamins stored on shelf above prep table in back kitchen manager moved. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 21554585

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Scrubbing brush and spray bottle stored inside hand wash sink near prep sink. Corrected On-Site

12B-12-5

Detail 21554586

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. -Employee drinking from an open styrofoam container and placed in on top of reach in cooler, employee moved. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 21554584

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -On cooks line above flip top reach in cooler.

23-03-4

Detail 21554582

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Knife holder near prep table in the back storage area. -Gaskets at reach in cooler on cooks line soiled.

Jun 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

14-09-4

Detail 21143105

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed the cutting board with excessive grooves on the cutting board.

12B-02-4

Detail 21143103

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed bottles of water stored on the prep table. Employee moved the water. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 21143104

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed the floor next to the fryers and the walk-in is covered in grease.

08B-38-4

Detail 21143102

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed salsa and shredded lettuce stored on the floor. Owner moved the items on the shelf. Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 21143106

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed plastic silverware stored inverted with the handle stored the wrong way.

Apr 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

03D-02-5

Detail 21050793

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed beef and cactus (52F-55F - Cooling); product that was cooked yesterday and stored in cooler overnight per employee statement and not moved. Total of 7 1/3rd pans filled deep with approximately 3 pounds of cooked beef and cactus product was observed at time of inspection. See Stop Sale.

01B-02-5

Detail 21050788

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed beef and cactus (52F-55F - Cooling); product that was cooked yesterday and stored in cooler overnight per employee statement and not moved. Total of 7 1/3rd pans filled deep with approximately 3 pounds of cooked beef and cactus product was observed at time of inspection. See Stop Sale.

14-01-5

Detail 21050792

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed Togo soufflé cup used to scoop onions in cook line make table. Operator removed and discarded.

12B-07-4

Detail 21050794

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottle and thermos on prep table next to hand washing sink in kitchen. Observed employee coffee, tea stored n shelf above rear prep table.

25-06-4

Detail 21050790

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed paper plates on cook line not inverted. Operator inverted at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

29-20-5

Detail 21050789

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed handwash sink in rear warewashing area slow draining.

08B-54-4

Detail 21050791

Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed cilantro herbs stored no milk crate next to handsink in warewashing area not covered and exposed to splash due to proximity to sink.