Taqueria Viva Mexico
1740 Drew St, Clearwater, FL 33755 · Permanent Food Service · License 6217013
What drove the grade
Raw animal food ( raw beef ) stored over or with ready-to-eat food ( fries) in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged next to ice machine .
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 12 routine inspection2 high priority (fixed on the spot), 3 basic-9
- Safety score91
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 12, 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.
5 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food ( raw beef ) stored over or with ready-to-eat food ( fries) in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged next to ice machine .
Manager rearranged food
Fixed on the spot
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored .
- sanitizer bucket stored on shelf next to container of flour and spices, Manager relocated sanitizer bucket .
Fixed on the spot
Basic3
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food.
Individual packaged cheesecake and fruit cups In self service triple door cooler . Manager labeled food items
Fixed on the spot
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area in the hallway.
Manager placed lock on ice machine
Fixed on the spot
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Employee purse next to cans of beverages on shelf near service window . Manager relocated employee personal item
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
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.