Clearwater, Pinellas County

JUANITO'S GROCERY

1458 GULF TO BAY BLVD, Clearwater, FL 33755

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 High Priority
May 18, 2026
City
Clearwater
County
Pinellas
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

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.

May 18, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Total: 1

03D-01-5

Detail 24579537

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Pork at 79 F at 8:50 am cooked at 4:00 am . Employee discarded . Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-18: No food cooling at time of inspection Time Extended

Mar 17, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 12

03D-01-5

Detail 24445062

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Pork at 79 F at 8:50 am cooked at 4:00 am . Employee discarded . Corrected On-Site

01B-36-5

Detail 24445071

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. Pork at 79 F at 8:50 am cooked at 4:00 am . Employee discarded Corrective Action Taken

14-31-5

Detail 24445061

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food in double door cooler and freezer . Reviewed with employee .

02C-01-5

Detail 24445068

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked corn and mushrooms dated 3/6 beyond 7 days in deli style reach in cooler . Employee discarded food . Corrected On-Site

01B-24-5

Detail 24445065

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cooked corn and mushrooms dated 3/6 beyond 7 days in deli style reach in cooler . Employee discarded food . Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 24445064

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trashcan in front of hand wash sink . Employee relocated trashcan . Reviewed with employee hand wash sinks must be accessible at all times Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 24445072

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bowls stored in hand wash sink . Employee removed bowls from hand wash sink. Reviewed with employee hand wash sinks are for washing hands only Corrected On-Site

32-11-5

Detail 24445070

Intermediate - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet in employee restroom and public restroom . Employee placed towel paper in restrooms Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 24445069

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee put paper towels inside dispenser . Reviewed with employee hand wash sinks must be stocked at all times Corrected On-Site

32-04-4

Detail 24445063

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors in employee restroom

10-20-4

Detail 24445066

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee relocated tongs Corrected On-Site

29-27-4

Detail 24445067

Basic - Mop sink not in working order provided at establishment. Faucet missing . Operator has faucet to install . Per operator the plumber is scheduled for later this day

Oct 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 9Total: 16

03D-02-5

Detail 24135241

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed breaded fried peppers 84f at 9:30 on kitchen counter made previous afternoon. Pork ribs ai 83f at 9:30 am cooked at 3 am on the kitchen counter Cooked salsa at 81 f at 9:30 am cooked at 3am on the kitchen counter.

01B-36-5

Detail 24135251

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. Observed breaded fried peppers 84f at 9:30 on kitchen counter made previous afternoon. Pork ribs ai 83f at 9:30 am cooked at 3 am on the kitchen counter Cooked salsa at 81 f at 9:30 am cooked at 3am on the kitchen counter.

22-02-4

Detail 24135249

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled grooved cutting board on reach in cooler heavily, Discussed with employee the importance of having a smooth cutting board. Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 24135239

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink with an attached facet being used for drinking water in the restaurant, Discussed with operator the importance of separating the faucet from the sink. Repeat Violation

16-37-1

Detail 24135253

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 24135248

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 24135244

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

24-05-4

Detail 24135252

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed bowls on ware washing drying rack not inverted, discussed with operator the importance of inverting the items to avoid bacteria growth.

14-09-4

Detail 24135247

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on reach in cooler heavily soiled and grooved. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 24135238

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink on the counter . Employee removed item. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 24135246

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee food on pep table next to reach in cooler on the cooks line, Employee removed items off the table. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 24135245

Basic - Food stored on floor.Observed a 2 liter bottle of soda stored on floor. Employee removed the item off the floor. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 24135242

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.observed tongs on oven handle.

31B-04-4

Detail 24135250

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.Observed the employee bathroom ad the restaurant bathroom without handwashing sign for employees Repeat Violation

21-10-4

Detail 24135243

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On the prep table next to reach in cooler on the cooks line.

02D-01-5

Detail 24135240

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a squeeze bottle of oil and margarine on cooks line not labeled, discussed with operator the importance of labeling the items.

Mar 26, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

50-17-3

Detail 23661672

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 02/01/2025 . Reviewed with manager

22-02-4

Detail 23661667

Intermediate - Cutting board on prep station soiled with food buildup in cracks opposite grill . Reviewed with manager

11-27-4

Detail 23661668

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.

31A-11-4

Detail 23661671

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - separate faucet for dispensing water for drinks attached to hand wash sink Reviewed with manager

16-37-1

Detail 23661665

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths for chlorine . Reviewed with manager

32-02-4

Detail 23661669

Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance in employee restroom Reviewed with manager

22-16-4

Detail 23661666

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues in storage room near mop sink

25-02-4

Detail 23661670

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched at front counter . Reviewed with manager

Dec 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

14-31-5

Detail 23419664

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Storing tortillas. Employee moved. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23419660

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled

31A-09-4

Detail 23419662

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. By trash can and plant. Employee moved Corrected On-Site

05-10-4

Detail 23419661

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

10-20-4

Detail 23419663

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee moved Corrected On-Site

May 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 2Total: 7

14-31-5

Detail 22874036

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Food stored in to go bags in cooler Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 22874037

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards

31A-09-4

Detail 22874041

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Soiled equipment on hand sink in kitchen, removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 22874039

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in kitchen

53B-13-5

Detail 22874040

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. Repeat Violation

50-09-4

Detail 22874042

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

31B-04-4

Detail 22874038

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In restroom

Nov 29, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 8

14-31-5

Detail 22469752

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.( tortillas ) on counter and inside cooler

31A-09-4

Detail 22469757

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trashcan in front of hand wash sink , pots inside hand wash sink in back kitchen - employee removed items

53B-13-5

Detail 22469753

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. No training certificate for Juan

32-04-4

Detail 22469751

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors in employee restroom

32-12-5

Detail 22469755

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

08B-38-4

Detail 22469754

Basic - Food ( vinegar, container of onions ) stored on floor in kitchen

51-13-4

Detail 22469750

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

31B-04-4

Detail 22469756

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in employee restroom and restroom for public

Sep 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 5Basic: 1Total: 6

12A-03-4

Detail 22260674

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in three compartment sink. Discussed proper handwash procedures with operator at time of inspection. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-05: Reviewed proper hand washing with operator Time Extended

11-27-4

Detail 22260676

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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-05: Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 22260675

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained/soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-05: Admin Complaint

53B-01-5

Detail 22260673

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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-05: Admin Complaint

11-26-1

Detail 22260672

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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-05: Admin Complaint

14-11-5

Detail 22260671

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board deeply grooved. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-05: Admin Complaint

Jun 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 7Basic: 4Total: 12

03B-01-6

Detail 22089375

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooks Line: potatoes (125F - Hot Holding). Operator began reheating during inspection. Corrective Action Taken Warning

12A-03-4

Detail 22089381

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in three compartment sink. Discussed proper handwash procedures with operator at time of inspection. Corrective Action Taken Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22089378

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

22-02-4

Detail 22089377

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained/soiled. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22089380

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 22089379

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

31B-03-4

Detail 22089382

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided during inspection, No paper towels at handwash sink. Operator provided at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 22089374

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked ground beef and chorizo not date marked in reach in cooler. Warning

13-03-4

Detail 22089371

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning

14-11-5

Detail 22089376

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board deeply grooved. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22089372

Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil stored on floor. Operator removed from floor at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

21-12-4

Detail 22089373

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator stored in sanitizing solution at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Nov 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

41-07-4

Detail 21544878

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. -Tylenol and eye drops stored on shelf at front counter over bakery products and single service foam cups and napkins. Repeat Violation

41-10-4

Detail 21544876

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Stainless steel cleaner and WD-40 stored on storage rack in kitchen above stored foods. Employee moved items. Corrected On-Site

32-04-4

Detail 21544883

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with self-closing doors. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 21544881

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Soufle cup used to scoop salsa verde inside reach in cooler. Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 21544877

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Employee cell phone stored on shelf above reach in cooler on cooks line. Employee moved. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 21544879

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. -Inside kitchen near reach in coolers.

23-03-4

Detail 21544882

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets at front counter refrigerator soiled. -Exterior of flat top grill, stove and fryers on cooks line soiled.

22-16-4

Detail 21544880

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -At front counter, drink refrigerator. Repeat Violation

May 17, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

31B-05-4

Detail 21091749

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at rear kitchen handwash sink. Operator provided paper towels. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-17: Observed paper towel dispenser still unable properly dispense paper towels. Time Extended

May 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 15

41-07-4

Detail 21088796

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medication stored in dry storage shelves above avocados, flour and food items. Operator removed items from shelves. Warning

03D-02-5

Detail 21088797

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed Observed counter next to stove - cooked rice (97F - Hot Holding), per operator statement item was completed cooking at 7 am and has been left on counter since this morning, observed at 3:10 pm. Operator unable to state at what time item cooled below 135°F. See Stop Sale. Warning

14-31-5

Detail 21088799

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade plastic bags used with green peppers at front counter glass door cooler. Repeat Violation Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 21088806

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed glass door cooler - mozzerella cheese (48F - Cold Holding), per operator item stored in unit since Saturday and not moved. See Stop Sale. Observed Observed counter next to stove - cooked rice (97F - Hot Holding), per operator statement item was completed cooking at 7 am and has been left on counter since this morning, observed at 3:10 pm. Operator unable to state at what time item cooled below 135°F. See Stop Sale. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21088802

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed glass door cooler - mozzerella cheese (48F - Cold Holding), per operator item stored in unit since Saturday and not moved. See Stop Sale. Observed counter next to stove - salsa verde (73F - Cold Holding); per operator left on counter for use to sell as hot sauce with dishes. Operator removed and stored in cooler to cool. Observed shelf above cook line - cut tomato (74F - Cold Holding), per operator left on shelf after being cut for use and left on shelf. Operator removed and stored in cooler to cool. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 21088793

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in rear kitchen area. Operator provided soap at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

31B-05-4

Detail 21088800

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at rear kitchen handwash sink. Operator provided paper towels. Corrective Action Taken Warning

32-04-4

Detail 21088795

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed employee restroom door not self closing. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 21088801

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used to scoop salsa verde sauce. Operator removed scoop and discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 21088804

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottle stored on counter above cook line. Operator removed item. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-49-4

Detail 21088794

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed multiple items of employee food stored on counters such as pork lard, fruits in cream stored on counter next to make table and stove on cook line. Operator removed items. Corrected On-Site Warning

40-06-5

Detail 21088805

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored on shelf above cook line. Operator removed and stored appropriately. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-47-4

Detail 21088803

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed containers of peppers stored on floor in grocery area and onions in bag stored on floor. Operator removed items from floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

22-16-4

Detail 21088798

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in freezer of combo cooler soiled with meat blood. Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 21088807

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cake in reach in cooler in grocery area not covered in cooler. Warning

Apr 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

14-31-5

Detail 21006080

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed food being held in carryout bags in the reach in cooler on the cook line.

31B-02-4

Detail 21006081

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee restroom.

31B-03-4

Detail 21006076

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Cook line.

02C-02-5

Detail 21006079

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.

50-09-4

Detail 21006074

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

08B-38-4

Detail 21006078

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil on the floor.

25-05-4

Detail 21006077

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service items stored on the floor.

42-01-4

Detail 21006075

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.