La Reina De Mexico Vemex LLC in Clearwater

Last inspected:

1413 Cleveland St, Clearwater, FL 33755
Overview

La Reina de Mexico Vemex LLC in Clearwater had 5 inspections on record between 2022 and March 2026, documenting 34 total violations with no emergency closures. The facility's most recent focused inspection on October 25, 2024, conducted as a Hurricane Milton follow-up, found no violations. Prior records include a December 2022 inspection that identified an employee health policy violation.

Most recent closure: September 20, 2024 for roach activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

5Inspections
34Violations
1Closures
$400in Fines
2FDACS Insp.

Last inspected DBPR:

La Reina De Mexico Vemex LLC in Clearwater: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages

This Facility 6.8 violations / inspection 6.8 violations per inspection
Pinellas County Avg 6.13 violations / inspection 6.13 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Pinellas County Avg 0.35 closures / facility 0.35 county average

La Reina De Mexico Vemex LLC in Clearwater: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for La Reina De Mexico Vemex LLC in Clearwater
DateReasonReopened
Roach activity 15:49:00

La Reina De Mexico Vemex LLC in Clearwater: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $400.00

Disciplinary action history for La Reina De Mexico Vemex LLC in Clearwater
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
3--2024066117 $400.00 Sep 20, 2024 Tampa

La Reina De Mexico Vemex LLC in Clearwater: Full Inspection History — DBPR (5)

— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections20 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic Violations

La Reina De Mexico Vemex LLC in Clearwater: FDACS Inspection History (2)

Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.

— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: JEANINE WHITE, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Visit conducted in response to Hurricane Milton Follow-up

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 1 violation· Met Requirements

Inspector: LAWRENCE BURKE, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided. All requests for a new food permit submitted January 1 through June 30, shall be assessed a permit fee per F.S. Chapter 500 and Rule 5K-4. All requests for a new food permit submitted July 1 through December 31, shall be assessed permit fees of fifty percent (50%) of the applicable fee per F.S. Chapter 500 and Rule 5K-4. Thank you for submitting your food establishment permit application. To complete the application process, you must remit payment in full. To expedite the processing of your food permit application, electronic online payment is available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Follow the instructions on the portal page for payment processing. Payment by check or money order is also accepted, but must be made payable to FDACS and remitted to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, PO Box 6720, Tallahassee, FL 32314-6720. Please note that payment by check or money order may delay the processing of your food permit application. Permit fees must be paid in full before your application can be processed further. Failure to pay any permit fees in full will result in the denial of your permit and you may be subject to administrative penalties if you are found operating without a valid food permit, which is a violation of Section 500.12(1)(a), Florida Statutes. If you are found to be in violation of this provision, the Department may impose up to a $5,000.00 fine against you and/or seek administrative action to close your business. The Minimum Construction Standards checklist has been used in accordance with 500.12(2)(a) Florida Statutes by the food safety inspector to determine compliance before obtaining a food permit. PROVIDED CFM INFORMATION. PROVIDED CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS TO OPERATOR.

Risk-Based Violations

2-201.11(A) The establishment does not require food employees or conditional employees to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to reportable symptoms, diagnosis, past illnesses or history of exposure to diseases that are transmissible through food. Food employee or conditional employee does not report necessary additional information such as date of onset of symptoms or illness, or diagnosis without symptoms. 2-201.11(A) PP
EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY NOT PRESENT ( SEE

La Reina De Mexico Vemex LLC in Clearwater: Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Reina De Mexico Vemex LLC in Clearwater last inspected?
La Reina De Mexico Vemex LLC in Clearwater was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 11, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
When was La Reina De Mexico Vemex LLC in Clearwater last shut down?
La Reina De Mexico Vemex LLC in Clearwater was last shut down on September 20, 2024 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 Reina De Mexico Vemex LLC in Clearwater?
The most frequently cited violations at La Reina De Mexico Vemex LLC in Clearwater are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Approved food source.
How many health inspections has La Reina De Mexico Vemex LLC in Clearwater had?
La Reina De Mexico Vemex LLC in Clearwater has had 5 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of La Reina De Mexico Vemex LLC in Clearwater find?
La Reina De Mexico Vemex LLC in Clearwater was most recently inspected on March 11, 2026 with 9 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
Has La Reina De Mexico Vemex LLC in Clearwater ever been shut down?
Yes, La Reina De Mexico Vemex LLC in Clearwater has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?
Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
Has La Reina De Mexico Vemex LLC in Clearwater faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, La Reina De Mexico Vemex LLC in Clearwater has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
How much has La Reina De Mexico Vemex LLC in Clearwater been fined?
La Reina De Mexico Vemex LLC in Clearwater has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
When was La Reina De Mexico Vemex LLC in Clearwater last inspected?
La Reina De Mexico Vemex LLC in Clearwater was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on October 25, 2024. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has La Reina De Mexico Vemex LLC in Clearwater had?
La Reina De Mexico Vemex LLC in Clearwater has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of La Reina De Mexico Vemex LLC in Clearwater find?
La Reina De Mexico Vemex LLC in Clearwater was most recently inspected by FDACS on October 25, 2024 (Focused Inspection).
Has La Reina De Mexico Vemex LLC in Clearwater had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, La Reina De Mexico Vemex LLC in Clearwater has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at La Reina De Mexico Vemex LLC in Clearwater?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at La Reina De Mexico Vemex LLC in Clearwater are: 2-201.11(A): The establishment does not require food employees or conditional employees to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to reportable symptoms, diagnosis, past illnesses or history of exposure to diseases that are transmissible through food. Food employee or conditional employee does not report necessary additional information such as date of onset of symptoms or illness, or diagnosis without symptoms. 2-201.11(A) P.

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