Media Luna Mexican
1617 N Highland Ave, Clearwater, FL 33755 · Permanent Food Service · License 6218383
What drove the grade
Food (shredded cheddar cheese) with mold-like growth in the triple door cooler in the storage area .
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 15 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 5 basic-13
- Safety score87
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 15, 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.
8 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Food (shredded cheddar cheese) with mold-like growth in the triple door cooler in the storage area .
See stop sale. Manager discarded cheese
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate2
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris
Cutting board stained / soiled in grooves on the reach in cooler in the kitchen
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in the kitchen.
Employee placed paper towels at hand wash sink. Reviewed hand wash sink must be stocked at all times .
Fixed on the spot
Basic5
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in kitchen .
Utensils in poor condition.strainer heavily damaged in reach in cooler.
Manager discarded strainer
Fixed on the spot
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Manager cleaned the interior of the microwave
Fixed on the spot
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels.
Manager placed trash can
Fixed on the spot
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.
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.