Maria Paleta

2202 Waters Ave Ste 2, Tampa, FL 33604

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Nov 5, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Maria Paleta has been inspected four times since 2024. The most recent report on file is from Nov 5, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around eight violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.

Maria Paleta's latest score of 86 sits above the Tampa average of 79. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Nov 5, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in towel dispenser at hand wash sink in back prep room at time of inspection

31B-02-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bulk sugar in bins stored on floor in prep room at time of inspection.

08B-38-4

Feb 10, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: **Time Extended**

11-26-1

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: **Time Extended**

11-27-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bottled water on floor in back kitchen area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: **Time Extended**

08B-47-4

Jan 30, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 9 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 12 violations

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Operator came in from outside and begin working without washing her hands. The inspector discussed proper hand washing at proper hand sinks with the operator. **Warning**

12A-16-4

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Veronika Jimenez Person In Charge **Warning**

53A-01-7

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**

11-26-1

Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Owner/Manager **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**

22-38-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning**

41-17-4

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in reach-in-cooler back kitchen area **Warning**

02C-03-5

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Warning**

11-27-4

Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. The restaurant establishment only hand sink in the kitchen area was turned off. Operator turned water valve on to start running water at hand sink after instructions from owner about 10-15 mins later. Operator stated she normally uses the bathroom handwash sink only to wash her hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**

31A-12-4

Intermediate - No hot running water in the establishment. **Warning**

27-06-4

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**

42-01-4

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bottled water on floor in back kitchen area **Warning**

08B-47-4

Feb 19, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Maria Paleta last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Maria Paleta on file is from Nov 5, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Maria Paleta compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Maria Paleta most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Maria Paleta's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Maria Paleta have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Maria Paleta means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Maria Paleta inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Maria Paleta is inspected around two times per year on average.

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