Clearwater, Pinellas County

LA REINA DE MEXICO VEMEX LLC

1413 CLEVELAND ST, Clearwater, FL 33755

FoodSeating

Latest violations

1 Intermediate

May 18, 2026

City

Clearwater

County

Pinellas

Status

Current / Active

Inspections

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

May 18, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 24579397

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting board in food prep area soiled with food build up in cracks Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-18: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 24579395

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable between stove and triple sink . Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-18: Time Extended

14-33-4

Detail 24579396

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface at cook line near triple sink - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-18: Time Extended

Mar 11, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 9

22-45-4

Detail 24431436

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Person in charge explained proper set up of triple sink . Employee then washed rinsed and sanitized dishes Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 24431429

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting board in food prep area soiled with food build up in cracks Repeat Violation

53B-05-5

Detail 24431431

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. SafeStaff training certificates for all employees expired in December 2025

14-09-4

Detail 24431435

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable between stove and triple sink . Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 24431430

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Person in charge removed tongs from oven handle Corrected On-Site

21-04-4

Detail 24431432

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board at cook line . Employee removed towel Corrected On-Site

14-33-4

Detail 24431433

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface at cook line near triple sink

21-13-4

Detail 24431434

Basic - Soiled wet wiping cloth placed in use with fresh solution at cook line. .

21-07-4

Detail 24431428

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm chlorine . Employee changed solution Recheck 100 ppm chlorine Corrected On-Site

Sep 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 5Basic: 6Total: 11

22-02-4

Detail 24061314

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - cutting board in food prep area soiled with food build up in cracks Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 24061313

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dishes stored in handwash sink behind bar Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 24061305

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink in kitchen. Manager provided paper towels Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 24061309

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink in kitchen. Manager provided soap Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 24061310

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle under e compartment sink

32-02-4

Detail 24061315

Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Door to restroom propped open in bar area

32-12-6

Detail 24061307

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No lid on garbage can in restroom

14-09-4

Detail 24061306

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line reach-in cooler

13-07-4

Detail 24061311

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee on cooks line wearing beaded bracelet

10-20-4

Detail 24061312

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven door handle on cooks line Repeat Violation

29-20-5

Detail 24061308

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Handwash sink in kitchen. Operator plunged drain and took apart piping under handwash sink to repair. Corrected On-Site

Apr 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

14-86-1

Detail 23739413

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels used to line bottom of chips . Discussed the need to line containers with paper approved for food contact. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23739415

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board soiled and stained at prep table.

31A-11-4

Detail 23739412

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Clean pans stored in hand wash sink. Discussed the need to keep hand washing sink for hand washing.

08B-38-4

Detail 23739414

Basic - Food stored on floor. Pan containing chicken stored on the floor. Pan was removed from the floor Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 23739416

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 23739417

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cook line storing food removed from its original container not labeled with common name.

Feb 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 7

22-45-4

Detail 23559309

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employees washing and rinsing food containers and not sanitizing containers. Reviewed with manager who then explained proper set up and use of triple sink . Triple sink set up to 100 ppm chlorine . Food containers washed rinsed and sanitized . Corrected On-Site

50-17-3

Detail 23559310

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 02/01/2025. Ice se renewed during inspection . Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 23559305

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen and bar areas . Employee placed soap at hand wash sink. Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks must be stocked at all times . Corrected On-Site

21-05-5

Detail 23559306

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface for pitas . Reviewed with manager . Employee wrapped pitas in foil Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23559308

Basic - Food ( jugs of water ) stored on floor in bar area . Reviewed with manager

29-20-5

Detail 23559307

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink in kitchen Reviewed with manager .

29-11-4

Detail 23559304

Basic - Water leaking from faucet. Plumbing service scheduled in two hours per manager

Jan 11, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

51-13-4

Detail 22557019

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.