La Mordida in Clearwater
Last inspected:
14100 Us Hwy 19 Ste 114, Clearwater, FL 33764LA MORDIDA in Clearwater has been emergency-closed twice, most recently on October 20, 2025 for roach activity, and previously on April 18, 2023 for roach and fly activity. The facility has accumulated 379 violations across 40 inspections since 2016, averaging 9.5 violations per inspection—nearly double the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been persistent, including employee health reporting violations in 5 of the last 6 inspections, hand-washing violations in 7 inspections, food contact surface violations in 6 inspections, and consumer advisory violations in 11 inspections. Three disciplinary actions totaling $1,760 in fines have been issued. The most recent inspection on March 19, 2026 identified six violations, including three high-priority management awareness violations and three high-priority employee health reporting violations, and was completed with no further action required.
Most recent closure: October 20, 2025 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
La Mordida in Clearwater: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
This Facility
9.5
violations / inspection
9.5 violations per inspection
Pinellas County Avg
6.13
violations / inspection
6.13 county average
This Facility
2
emergency closures
2 closures
Pinellas County Avg
0.35
closures / facility
0.35 county average
La Mordida in Clearwater: Emergency Closure History (2)
La Mordida in Clearwater: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)
Total fines on record: $1,760.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025078754 | $800.00 | Oct 20, 2025 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 3--2023026077 | $800.00 | Apr 18, 2023 | Orlando | |
| 3--2023002844 | $160.00 | Nov 29, 2022 | Miami (Doral) |
La Mordida in Clearwater: Full Inspection History — DBPR (40)
— 3 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
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— 5 inspections31 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections17 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 8 inspections57 violations · 39 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 6 inspections62 violations · 35 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 19 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections40 violations · 26 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 18 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections17 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections22 violations · 15 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
La Mordida in Clearwater: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was La Mordida in Clearwater last inspected?
- La Mordida in Clearwater was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 19, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was La Mordida in Clearwater last shut down?
- La Mordida in Clearwater was last shut down on October 20, 2025 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at La Mordida in Clearwater?
- The most frequently cited violations at La Mordida in Clearwater are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has La Mordida in Clearwater had?
- La Mordida in Clearwater has had 40 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of La Mordida in Clearwater find?
- La Mordida in Clearwater was most recently inspected on March 19, 2026 with 2 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has La Mordida in Clearwater ever been shut down?
- Yes, La Mordida in Clearwater has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- Has La Mordida in Clearwater faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, La Mordida in Clearwater has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,760.00 in fines.
- How much has La Mordida in Clearwater been fined?
- La Mordida in Clearwater has been fined a total of $1,760.00 across 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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