Frida's Paleteria Mexicana

1509 Fletcher Ave Unit 101, Tampa, FL 33612
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 6, 2025
64
Score
Medium Risk

Frida's Paleteria Mexicana has been inspected three times since 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 6, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

Compared to other Tampa restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink on front line. Owner placed paper towels at handwashing sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink on front line has trash stored inside it.
31A-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored inside mop bucket in back kitchen area.
42-01-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet dishes stacked on top of each other preventing proper air drying.
24-08-4
64
Dec 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
52
Sep 20, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Frida's Paleteria Mexicana last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Frida's Paleteria Mexicana on file is from Oct 6, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Frida's Paleteria Mexicana compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Frida's Paleteria Mexicana most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Frida's Paleteria Mexicana's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Frida's Paleteria Mexicana have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Frida's Paleteria Mexicana means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Frida's Paleteria Mexicana inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Frida's Paleteria Mexicana is inspected roughly once per year on average.