Clearwater, Pinellas County

EL LUNCH LATINO

1898 DREW ST, Clearwater, FL 33765

FoodNon-Seating
Latest violations
4
1 Intermediate
Jun 5, 2026
City
Clearwater
County
Pinellas
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
9

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.

Jun 5, 2026

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 24611476

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting board in food prep area soiled with food build up in crevices on prep table - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-04: Per operator, Cutting boards on order to be delivered next week Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-05: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-05: Time Extended

32-12-6

Detail 24611479

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-04: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-05: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-05: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 24611478

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on prep table . - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-04: Per operator, Cutting boards on order to be delivered next week Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-05: Per manager , cutting boards are on order Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-05: Per manager , cutting boards are on order Time Extended

29-11-4

Detail 24611477

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe under hand wash sink near microwave . - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-04: Water draining from below hand wash sink when the cold water faucet is used Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-05: Cold water turned off at time of this inspection. Operator started repair and scheduled service to complete the repair Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-05: Operator has scheduled repair of leaky pipe Time Extended

Jun 5, 2026

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

35A-05-4

Detail 24609849

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. - 1 live roach on the prep table - manager removed roach, cleaned and sanitized prep table - 1 live roach crawling on the wall near hood system in kitchen over deep fryer - 1 live roach on wall in rear entry to kitchen - 1 live roach on pipe near hot water heater near kitchen hand wash sink - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-04: -2 live roaches on top of grease trap in kitchen -1 live roach roach on the triple sink drain board next to grease trap . Operator removed roaches and cleaned the area -1 live roach on the wall that went into small hole on the wall at the cook line- operator caulked the hole Time Extended Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-05: 1 live roach on top of grease trap . Operator removed roach Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 24609845

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting board in food prep area soiled with food build up in crevices on prep table - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-04: Per operator, Cutting boards on order to be delivered next week Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-05: Time Extended

32-12-6

Detail 24609850

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-04: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-05: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 24609848

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on prep table . - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-04: Per operator, Cutting boards on order to be delivered next week Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-05: Per manager , cutting boards are on order Time Extended

35A-03-4

Detail 24609846

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. - 1 dead roach on gasket of double door cooler - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-04: 2 dead roaches on top of the grease trap in kitchen . Operator removed dead roaches and cleaned the area Time Extended Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-05: 2 dead roaches on the floor by the grease trap 2 dead roaches on the pipe near the grease trap. Operator removed dead roaches . Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

29-11-4

Detail 24609847

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe under hand wash sink near microwave . - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-04: Water draining from below hand wash sink when the cold water faucet is used Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-05: Cold water turned off at time of this inspection. Operator started repair and scheduled service to complete the repair Time Extended

Jun 4, 2026

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

35A-05-4

Detail 24607963

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. - 1 live roach on the prep table - manager removed roach, cleaned and sanitized prep table - 1 live roach crawling on the wall near hood system in kitchen over deep fryer - 1 live roach on wall in rear entry to kitchen - 1 live roach on pipe near hot water heater near kitchen hand wash sink - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-04: -2 live roaches on top of grease trap in kitchen -1 live roach roach on the triple sink drain board next to grease trap . Operator removed roaches and cleaned the area -1 live roach on the wall that went into small hole on the wall at the cook line- operator caulked the hole Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 24607966

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting board in food prep area soiled with food build up in crevices on prep table - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-04: Per operator, Cutting boards on order to be delivered next week Time Extended

32-12-6

Detail 24607962

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-04: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 24607965

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on prep table . - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-04: Per operator, Cutting boards on order to be delivered next week Time Extended

35A-03-4

Detail 24607964

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. - 1 dead roach on gasket of double door cooler - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-04: 2 dead roaches on top of the grease trap in kitchen . Operator removed dead roaches and cleaned the area Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

29-11-4

Detail 24607961

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe under hand wash sink near microwave . - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-04: Water draining from below hand wash sink when the cold water faucet is used Time Extended

Jun 3, 2026

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 10Total: 16

35A-02-7

Detail 24605516

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found - three live flies , one landing on cutting board on prep table

50-17-3

Detail 24605507

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 02/01/26 Admin Complaint

35A-05-4

Detail 24605504

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. - 1 live roach on the prep table - manager removed roach, cleaned and sanitized prep table - 1 live roach crawling on the wall near hood system in kitchen over deep fryer - 1 live roach on wall in rear entry to kitchen - 1 live roach on pipe near hot water heater near kitchen hand wash sink

35A-23-4

Detail 24605506

High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present near electric outlets, hinges of coolers and pipes in the kitchen

22-02-4

Detail 24605517

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting board in food prep area soiled with food build up in crevices on prep table

31A-11-4

Detail 24605505

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pan stored inside kitchen hand wash sink. Pan relocated. Reviewed with manager hand wash sink is for washing hands only . Manager relocated pan Corrected On-Site

25-25-4

Detail 24605512

Basic - Box containing roll/sheets of aluminum foil has old food debris/soil residue inside.

32-12-6

Detail 24605518

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

14-09-4

Detail 24605514

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on prep table .

35A-03-4

Detail 24605515

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. - 1 dead roach on gasket of double door cooler

10-20-4

Detail 24605510

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses at cook line

21-04-4

Detail 24605513

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

22-08-4

Detail 24605519

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

23-03-4

Detail 24605509

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - soiled reach in cooler door handles - soiled shelves on storage unit at cook line - soiled outer surface of buck food containers - soiled handles of microwave

35B-05-4

Detail 24605508

Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Rear door open upon arrival

29-11-4

Detail 24605511

Basic - Water leaking from pipe under hand wash sink near microwave .

Oct 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 11

12A-20-4

Detail 24089734

High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Reviewed with employee the proper handwashing .

08A-08-5

Detail 24089741

High Priority - Raw animal food ( raw shell eggs) stored in same container as ready-to-eat food ( cooked meat ) in triple door cooler Manager rearranged food Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 24089735

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked fish 47 F, cooked pork 50F , cooked chicken 47 F in triple door cooler ,Food cooked the previous morning . No temperatures taken this day Operator discarded fish, chicken, and pork at time of inspection.

03A-02-5

Detail 24089739

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked fish 47 F, cooked pork 50F , cooked chicken 47 F in triple door cooler ,Food cooked the previous morning . No temperatures taken this day Operator discarded fish, chicken, and pork at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 24089738

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken 102 F recheck 177 F , chicken and peppers 102 F recheck 176F , pork and pepper 102 F recheck 177 F , recheck , cooked ribs 108 recheck 168 F , pork lion 102 F Recheck 188 F , chicken 99 F recheck 197 F on shelf at cook line . Cook reheated food on stove . Discussed with operator the use of a warming cabinet to keep high volume foods at the proper holding temperatures Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 24089736

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. Mary started on 10/6/25. Josephine stated the week of 9/15/25( nearly 3 weeks ago).

53B-10-4

Detail 24089740

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Training records for Alex, not completed properly missing class date,

35A-03-4

Detail 24089732

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 in reachin cooler 1 under 2-door reach in cooler 2 along side table on south wall 1 under water heater 2 under air handler 1 under prep table Operator discarded, cleaned, and sanitized areas. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 24089742

Basic - Food ( container of oil) stored on floor in kitchen .

22-16-4

Detail 24089733

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues. Triple door reach in cooler shelves soiled

21-03-4

Detail 24089737

Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Reviewed with manager . Manager changed solution . Recheck 50 ppm - sanitizer and water only Corrected On-Site

May 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

12A-16-4

Detail 23788618

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. No water throughout kitchen at time of inspection, observed employees preparing food without washing hands. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-22: No food preparation at time of this inspection Time Extended

32-05-4

Detail 23788617

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Door knob missing on bathroom door. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-22: Door knob missing. Per operator , repair on door to be complete this weekend Time Extended

May 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 8

12A-16-4

Detail 23780943

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. No water throughout kitchen at time of inspection, observed employees preparing food without washing hands.

27-12-4

Detail 23780949

High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. No running water at mop sink. No water running water at the entire establishment.

51-03-4

Detail 23780944

High Priority - Establishment operating with no power without notifying the division. Electricity turned off at the establishment. Unit B receiving electricity to power stove, fryers, and grill top received from CC Motors Clearwater next door by way of extension cord .

03A-02-5

Detail 23780946

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salsa (72 F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (73 F - Cold Holding); sour cream (68F - Cold Holding) in reachin cooler to that has not electricity.

04-02-4

Detail 23780945

Intermediate - Inadequate number/capacity of cold holding units to maintain time/temperature control for safety food at proper temperatures. All coolers have no power and have food products such as Salsa (72 F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (73 F - Cold Holding); sour cream (68F - Cold Holding); cooked beans (70F - Cold Holding); cheese (72 F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (68F - Cold Holding); milk (71F - Cold Holding); raw shelled eggs ( ambient temp) (73F - Cold Holding); rotisserie chicken (77F - Cold Holding); tacos (85F - Hot Holding)

41-17-4

Detail 23780948

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles filled with bleach not labeled in dish area.

32-05-4

Detail 23780941

Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Door knob missing on bathroom door.

12B-07-4

Detail 23780942

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. employee drink stored on prep table on cook line.

47-03-4

Detail 23780947

Observed . For reporting purposes only. Electricity turned off at the establishment. Unit B receiving electricity to power stove, fryers, and grill top received from CC Motors Clearwater next door by way of extension cord .

Jan 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 23455806

Intermediate - Food-contact surface ( cutting board ) soiled with food debris , stained . Reviewed with manager . Per manager , cutting boards are on order

53B-13-5

Detail 23455803

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. New employee working with food reviewed and signed document Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 23455807

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Per manager , cutting boards are on order .

23-03-4

Detail 23455804

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - shelving unit near oven is soiled . Reviewed with manager

45-02-4

Detail 23455805

Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Reviewed with manager . Fire extinguishes are on order to be received 1/22

Mar 29, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-09-4

Detail 22760658

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Large white cutting board White cutting board on reach in cooler

40-06-5

Detail 22760657

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table next to where employee is preparing food, cell phone removed Corrected On-Site