Maria La Mexicana

100 Moseley Ave, Palatka, FL 32177

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: May 15, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Maria La Mexicana has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent report on file is from May 15, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to five violations per visit.

Maria La Mexicana's latest score is in line with the Palatka average of 75. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

May 15, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Portable cutting board with build up of food residue staining.

22-02-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Three door reach in cooler shelves with rust pitting the surface.

14-33-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler door gasket stained.

23-03-4

Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Clean spatulas stored between ceiling and electric line.

10-02-4

Basic - Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch. Screen for service window removed from opening.

35B-13-4

Apr 9, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Jan 10, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Maria La Mexicana last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Maria La Mexicana on file is from May 15, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Maria La Mexicana compare to other restaurants in Palatka?

Maria La Mexicana most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Palatka average of 75.

Has Maria La Mexicana's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Maria La Mexicana have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Maria La 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 Maria La Mexicana inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Maria La Mexicana is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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