Mexican Doll Paleteria & More

350 E Parker St, Bartow, FL 33830

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 16, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

Mexican Doll Paleteria & More has been inspected three times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 16, 2024. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. Public records show no inspections at Mexican Doll Paleteria & More since Feb 16, 2024, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around five violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “bathroom door left open other than during cleaning”, which has been cited two times.

Compared to other Bartow restaurants (averaging 87), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 16, 2024

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. February 1,2024

50-17-3

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in the dishwasher area. The person in charge provided some napkins.

31B-02-4

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.

53B-01-5

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Employees bathroom. The person in charge closed the door. Bathroom doors are not self closing.

32-02-4

Jul 11, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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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 - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Leticia Rodriguez **Warning**

53A-01-7

Basic - Bathroom doors left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. **Warning**

32-02-4

Jul 6, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 minor violations.

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Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mexican Doll Paleteria & More last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mexican Doll Paleteria & More on file is from Feb 16, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mexican Doll Paleteria & More?

Across the inspection record, “bathroom door left open other than during cleaning” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mexican Doll Paleteria & More.

How does Mexican Doll Paleteria & More compare to other restaurants in Bartow?

Mexican Doll Paleteria & More most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Bartow average of 87.

Has Mexican Doll Paleteria & More's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Mexican Doll Paleteria & More 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 Mexican Doll Paleteria & More means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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