Michoacana Universal Neveria Y Paleteria

10027 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33618

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Aug 13, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Michoacana Universal Neveria Y Paleteria, the earliest from 2022. Michoacana Universal Neveria Y Paleteria was last inspected on Aug 13, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

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

The pattern that stands out is “no paper towels”, which has been cited two times.

By comparison, the average Tampa facility scores 79, putting Michoacana Universal Neveria Y Paleteria on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 13, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Isopropyl alcohol spray bottles on top stored on shelf over flavor extracts in dry storage closet.

41-07-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee handwash sink in front service line used for washing apples. Employee removed apple as during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located in back kitchen Employee handwash sink. Employee provided paper towels during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located at front service Employee handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**

31B-04-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Sliced tomato, cut lettuce, onions, peppers in front line Reach in cooler not covered. **Repeat Violation**

08B-12-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of bottled water and 2 bags of sugar on floor in dry storage closet. Milk and ice cream mixture stored on floor in Reach in cooler. Employee relocated mixture to an approved location during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold-like substance inside ice machine.

22-20-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Dec 26, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Chemical bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two unlabeled squeeze bottles filled with chemicals stored next to prep sink on front line.

41-17-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located at three compartment sink and at front line.

31B-04-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Located on dry storage rack in dish pit.

16-46-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Sliced tomatoes, onions, cabbage, ginger, and jalapeños on front line Reach in cooler. Operator covered products during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of Hershey's syrup stored on floor inside pantry closet. Cream and lemon cream stored on floor of Walk in cooler. Operator relocated all products to an approved location during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Apr 24, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Front counter box of single service to go cups placed on floor close by entrance. Removed items from the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

25-05-4

Aug 25, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 5 major violations.

View 6 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Aug 24, 2022

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched phone and continued to work with food. Discussed gloves need to be changed and wash hands before working with food or equipment. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

12A-09-4

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washed dishes with soap and water only no sanitizer. Discussed with operator the importance of wash rinse sanitize. **Corrective Action Taken**

22-45-4

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-2

Intermediate - 1 compartment sink used for warewashing. Prep sink used to wash dishes. Discussed with operator to use the three compartment sink for wash rinse sanitize. **Repeat Violation**

16-28-4

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. In prep sink. Discussed to wash in hand washing sink only. **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-03-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At all hand washing sinks. operator brought a bottle to one hand washing sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

31B-03-4

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drinks in reach in cooler.

12B-13-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Michoacana Universal Neveria Y Paleteria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Michoacana Universal Neveria Y Paleteria on file is from Aug 13, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Michoacana Universal Neveria Y Paleteria?

Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Michoacana Universal Neveria Y Paleteria.

How does Michoacana Universal Neveria Y Paleteria compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Michoacana Universal Neveria Y Paleteria most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Michoacana Universal Neveria Y Paleteria's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Michoacana Universal Neveria Y Paleteria have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Michoacana Universal Neveria Y Paleteria 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 Michoacana Universal Neveria Y Paleteria inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Michoacana Universal Neveria Y Paleteria is inspected around two times per year on average.

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