La China Poblana Mexican Restaurant and Pizza LLC
2169 N Hercules Ave, Clearwater, FL 33763 · Permanent Food Service · License 6216537
What drove the grade
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 22 routine inspection3 high priority (2 no follow-up needed, 1 fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 11 basic (1 repeat)-27
- Safety score73
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 2 visitsLatest inspection
Routine inspection
- First visitSep 22, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
16 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority3
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
To go bags being used to store food with the food directly touching the bag. Explained the need to use bags approved for food storage.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container.
Paper towels being used to line food pans. Discussed the need to used a material approved for food contact such as coffee filters of deli paper.
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
Sanitizer buckets stored on prep tables. Buckets relocated during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate2
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
White cutting board on cook line
Repeat violation
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Hand wash sink containing food container Hand wash sink containing a can of pineapple Removed during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Basic11
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Squeeze bottles throw out the kitchen containing food removed from the original container not labeled with common name.
Repeat violation
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
Walk in cooler beef, raw vegetables, rice
Food stored on floor.
Cooking oil stored on floor.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Green cutting board has deep grooves. No longer able to be cleaned and sanitized effectively..
Utensils in poor condition.
Rubber spatula burned an broken.
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Discussed the need to use a non porous material to avoid slippping of cutting board.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Exterior of fixed equipment on cook line has a heavy accumulation of grease and food debris.
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises.
Outside back door there is broken equipment and utensils and a black stone grill.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
Operator in the process of replacing the hood.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Floors, walls and ceilings solid through out the establishment including the cook line, prep areas and storage areas.
Code 38, Lighting: Light shield damaged/in disrepair.
Light shield damaged from heat on cook line .
Earlier inspections 1
Follow-up to an earlier routine inspectionFirst visit not on file · 1 follow-up visit Fixed at follow-up
- Follow-up visitJul 29, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
2 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
More time given
At the first visitRepeat violation
Cutting board at make table stained.
Basic1
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
More time given
At the first visit
Ramekins used as scoop in dry storage under prep table. Discussed with operator.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.