Los Chatinos Mexican Cuisine in Clearwater

Last inspected:

700 S Missouri Ave, Clearwater, FL 33756
Overview

Los Chatinos Mexican Cuisine in Clearwater has accumulated 111 violations across 15 inspections since 2021, averaging 7.4 per visit. The restaurant was shut down once for roach and rodent activity in August 2023. Recent enforcement shows an escalating pattern: a warning in February 2025 with 14 violations, followed by another warning in September 2025, and most recently a warning in February 2026 with 20 violations including 6 high-priority citations. The facility has faced one disciplinary action resulting in a $400 fine.

Most recent closure: August 8, 2023 for roach & rodent activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

15Inspections
111Violations
1Closures
$400in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Los Chatinos Mexican Cuisine in Clearwater: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages

This Facility 7.4 violations / inspection 7.4 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

Los Chatinos Mexican Cuisine in Clearwater: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for Los Chatinos Mexican Cuisine in Clearwater
DateReasonReopened
Roach & rodent activity 09:38:00

Los Chatinos Mexican Cuisine in Clearwater: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $400.00

Disciplinary action history for Los Chatinos Mexican Cuisine in Clearwater
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
3--2023057218 $400.00 Aug 8, 2023 Tampa

Los Chatinos Mexican Cuisine in Clearwater: Full Inspection History — DBPR (15)

— 2 inspections15 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 7 inspections28 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections36 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 16 violations (10 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection2 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Los Chatinos Mexican Cuisine in Clearwater: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Los Chatinos Mexican Cuisine in Clearwater last inspected?
Los Chatinos Mexican Cuisine in Clearwater was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 18, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
When was Los Chatinos Mexican Cuisine in Clearwater last shut down?
Los Chatinos Mexican Cuisine in Clearwater was last shut down on August 8, 2023 for roach & rodent 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 Los Chatinos Mexican Cuisine in Clearwater?
The most frequently cited violations at Los Chatinos Mexican Cuisine in Clearwater are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting.
How many health inspections has Los Chatinos Mexican Cuisine in Clearwater had?
Los Chatinos Mexican Cuisine in Clearwater has had 15 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Los Chatinos Mexican Cuisine in Clearwater find?
Los Chatinos Mexican Cuisine in Clearwater was most recently inspected on February 18, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Los Chatinos Mexican Cuisine in Clearwater ever been shut down?
Yes, Los Chatinos Mexican Cuisine in Clearwater has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?
Violation 53 (Outer openings protected) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/53.
Has Los Chatinos Mexican Cuisine in Clearwater faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Los Chatinos Mexican Cuisine in Clearwater has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
How much has Los Chatinos Mexican Cuisine in Clearwater been fined?
Los Chatinos Mexican Cuisine in Clearwater has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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