Poblano Mexican Grill & Bar in Clearwater
Last inspected:
2541 McMullen Booth Rd Ste C, Clearwater, FL 33759Poblano Mexican Grill & Bar in Clearwater has accumulated 223 violations across 32 inspections since 2016, averaging 7 per visit. The facility has not been shut down but shows a pattern of repeated compliance issues, with administrative complaints recommended in January 2022 after inspectors found 12 violations in a single visit. Hand washing, employee health reporting, and utensil sanitation are the top recurring violation categories.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Poblano Mexican Grill & Bar in Clearwater: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
This Facility
6.9
violations / inspection
6.9 violations per inspection
Pinellas County Avg
6.13
violations / inspection
6.13 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Pinellas County Avg
0.35
closures / facility
0.35 county average
Poblano Mexican Grill & Bar in Clearwater: Full Inspection History — DBPR (33)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections19 violations · 16 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections28 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections6 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— 4 inspections16 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections29 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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— 4 inspections20 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections15 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Poblano Mexican Grill & Bar in Clearwater: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Poblano Mexican Grill & Bar in Clearwater last inspected?
- Poblano Mexican Grill & Bar in Clearwater was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 3, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Poblano Mexican Grill & Bar in Clearwater?
- The most frequently cited violations at Poblano Mexican Grill & Bar in Clearwater are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Poblano Mexican Grill & Bar in Clearwater had?
- Poblano Mexican Grill & Bar in Clearwater has had 33 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Poblano Mexican Grill & Bar in Clearwater find?
- Poblano Mexican Grill & Bar in Clearwater was most recently inspected on April 3, 2026 with 5 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Poblano Mexican Grill & Bar in Clearwater ever been shut down?
- No, Poblano Mexican Grill & Bar in Clearwater has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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.
- 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.
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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.
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