How many health inspections has TAQUERIA Y PANEDERIA LA CHIQUITA had?

TAQUERIA Y PANEDERIA LA CHIQUITA has had 29 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has TAQUERIA Y PANEDERIA LA CHIQUITA ever been shut down?

Yes, TAQUERIA Y PANEDERIA LA CHIQUITA has been shut down 3 times by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at TAQUERIA Y PANEDERIA LA CHIQUITA?

The most frequently cited violations at TAQUERIA Y PANEDERIA LA CHIQUITA are: Chemical properly stored, Proper hand/arm washing, Adequate lighting.

What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?

CHEMICAL POISONING: Improperly stored chemicals near food can cause acute poisoning through contamination, mislabeling, or accidental use. Sanitizer concentrate causes chemical burns to mouth and esophagus. Pesticides cause neurological damage. Degreaser ingestion requires emergency treatment. Cross-contamination from chemical storage areas can affect all food in facility. Store ALL chemicals: below food and food contact surfaces, in original labeled containers, separated from food storage areas, in designated chemical storage area. Never store chemicals in food containers. Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all chemicals. Train employees on proper chemical handling, storage, and emergency procedures.

What does Florida violation V50 (Adequate lighting) mean?

DETECTION FAILURE: Inadequate lighting prevents employees from identifying food contamination, insect presence, dirt on equipment, and other safety hazards. Studies show food safety violations increase 60% in poorly lit areas. Employees cannot see evidence of pest activity, mold growth, or food spoilage. Poor lighting also increases injury risk from cuts and burns. Provide adequate lighting: 50 foot-candles at food preparation surfaces and where employee safety is important, 20 foot-candles in handwashing areas, equipment and utensil storage, and at buffet service, 10 foot-candles in walk-in coolers, dry storage, and during cleaning. Use shatter-resistant bulbs or light shields in food areas.

What does Florida violation V51 (Premises clean) mean?

OVERALL SANITATION: Premises not clean or in disrepair indicate systemic food safety management failure. Unsanitary conditions support pest populations, bacterial growth, and cross-contamination. Dirty facilities correlate with higher rates of critical violations. A facility's general cleanliness is the strongest predictor of its food safety performance. Maintain entire premises in clean and sanitary condition. Develop and implement cleaning schedule covering all areas. Clean as you go during operations. Deep clean regularly. Remove unnecessary items and clutter. Maintain exterior areas to prevent pest attraction. Address all maintenance needs promptly.

TAQUERIA Y PANEDERIA LA CHIQUITA

1907 DREW ST STE A, Clearwater, FL 33765

Pinellas County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: TAQUERIA Y PANADERIA LA CHIQUITA LLC · License: SEA6216841

TAQUERIA Y PANEDERIA LA CHIQUITA in Clearwater, FL has 29 inspections on record with 238 total violations (8.2 per inspection) and 3 emergency closures.

29Inspections

238Violations

3Closures

Data current as of September 3, 2025

Emergency Closures (3)

Emergency closure history for TAQUERIA Y PANEDERIA LA CHIQUITA
Date	Reason	Reopened
Sep 3, 2025	No potable water	N/A
Aug 25, 2020	Rodent activity	13:09:00
Jul 14, 2015	Roach activity	14:30:00

Inspection History (29)

Jun 3, 2025 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

May 29, 2025 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

May 15, 2025 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V51 Premises clean

Mar 13, 2025 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V51 Premises clean

Mar 11, 2025 — Routine - Food· 16 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V35 Single-use items

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Jun 20, 2024 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Nov 28, 2023 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V05 Handwashing procedures

V11 Food in good condition

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Nov 2, 2023 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V05 Handwashing procedures

V11 Food in good condition

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Sep 26, 2023 — Routine - Food· 18 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V05 Handwashing procedures

V11 Food in good condition

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 21, 2023 — Complaint Full· 18 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Oct 25, 2022 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V51 Premises clean

Jun 8, 2022 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Apr 13, 2022 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Oct 29, 2020 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V41 Toilet facilities

Aug 28, 2020 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 25, 2020 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V48 Food storage

Jan 24, 2020 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Oct 16, 2019 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Mar 11, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 7, 2019 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Nov 6, 2018 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 30, 2018 — Routine - Food· 11 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jun 13, 2018 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Apr 16, 2018 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 13, 2018 — Routine - Food· 20 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 9, 2017 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 6, 2017 — Routine - Food· 18 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Oct 25, 2016 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Oct 24, 2016 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

How Does This Facility Compare?

TAQUERIA Y PANEDERIA LA CHIQUITA has had 3 emergency closures, compared to the Pinellas County average of 0.27 closures per facility. It has averaged 8.2 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 4.56.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has TAQUERIA Y PANEDERIA LA CHIQUITA had?: TAQUERIA Y PANEDERIA LA CHIQUITA has had 29 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has TAQUERIA Y PANEDERIA LA CHIQUITA ever been shut down?: Yes, TAQUERIA Y PANEDERIA LA CHIQUITA has been shut down 3 times by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at TAQUERIA Y PANEDERIA LA CHIQUITA?: The most frequently cited violations at TAQUERIA Y PANEDERIA LA CHIQUITA are: Chemical properly stored, Proper hand/arm washing, Adequate lighting.

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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).

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