Mr Frontera
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
74
Score
Across the available record, Mr Frontera has 14 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 17, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near eight violations per visit.
“Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 83, which Mr Frontera's 74 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
14
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee handle raw chicken then he took his gloves off and reapplied new gloves without handwashing. Employee discarded gloves and washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed scoop with no handle inside beans container. Employee removed scoop from container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers containing food product not easily identifiable with no label. Employee labeled container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed tub with iced chicken stored on floor near three compartment sink. Employee removed tub from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
74
Dec 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 20 live roaches on a shelf below a preparation table across from the cook line. Observed approximately 10 live roaches on the floor next to the stand up reach in cooler in the back storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: Observed 5 live roaches on the floor under a preparation table across from the cook line. Observed 3 live roaches on the floor under the three compartment sink. Observed 1 live roach on the floor in the dry storage area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Interior of the ice machine in the kitchen soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several floor tiles broken and missing in the three compartment sink area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
78
Dec 1, 2025
Routine - Food
8 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. All the following items were stored in the glass door reach in cooler across from the cook line salsa Verda date marked 11/23, chicken soup date marked 11/14, beef soup date marked 11/21, vegetables soup date marked 11/21, Pork soup date marked 11/14, and cooked beef 11/20. Owner discarded the items. **Warning**
01B-28-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Pesticide-emitting strips hanging in dry storage area and next to the ice machine in the kitchen. Owner removed the strips. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-24-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken removed from the commercial packaging stored over ice cream in the stand up reach in cooler in the kitchen. Owner removed the chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cooked chicken in the reach in cooler across from the cook line. Owner removed the eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. All the following items were stored in the glass door reach in cooler across from the cook line salsa Verda date marked 11/23, chicken soup date marked 11/14, beef soup date marked 11/21, vegetables soup date marked 11/21, Pork soup date marked 11/14, and cooked beef 11/20. Owner discarded the items. **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 20 live roaches on a shelf below a preparation table across from the cook line. Observed approximately 10 live roaches on the floor next to the stand up reach in cooler in the back storage area. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Container of drain cleaner stored next to containers of lemon juice on a shelf in the dry storage area. Owner removed the lemon juice. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel provided at the hand wash sink across from the cook line. Employee place paper towels at the hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Printed consumer advisory, the owner posted the consumer advisory before the end of the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade across from the cook line soiled **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Interior of the ice machine in the kitchen soiled. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under all equipment in the kitchen and storage areas soiled. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several floor tiles broken and missing in the three compartment sink area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dry storage shelves next to the cook line soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled in the back storage and three compartment sink area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5
17
Jul 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee used cell phone and didn't wash hands prior to putting on gloves. Inspector coached employee on proper hand washing. Employee removed gloves and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at front kitchen hand sink. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee on food line drinking from open water bottle.
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on shelf on serving line. Employee removed. observed employee eyeglasses on table next to slicer. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear exterior kitchen door has gaps at bottom. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles in front of three part sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall behind three part sink needs painted. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in up in rear chest freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on grill handle. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind three part sink soiled.
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour and sugar bins not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
50
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of drain cleaner stored at front hand sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat sauces. Owner moved to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee open water bottle on food prep line. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap underneath rear kitchen exit door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing in front of three part sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall behind three part sink in kitchen needing painted and cleaned. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in slide door reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at front kitchen hand sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar and flour not labeled.
02D-01-5
52
Aug 2, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of all purpose cleaner stored on the same shelf next to lemon juice. Owner moved cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer in sanitizer bucket not at proper minimum strength. Observed 0ppm sanitizer in sanitizer bucket in kitchen. Owner added chlorine to 100ppm strength. **Corrected On-Site**
22-39-4
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of residential roach spray on shelf in kitchen. Owner threw away. **Corrected On-Site**
41-05-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap beneath rear exterior door in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing in front of three part sink.
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in chest freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind three part sink soiled and needing painted.
36-27-5
52
Jan 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed current license expired 12-1-2023.
50-17-3
86
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef and chicken stored over diced raw onions. Operator moved meat to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed 2 knives stored between single door reach in and prep table. Operator removed knives. **Corrected On-Site**
24-14-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap under rear exterior door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed exterior kitchen door with no self closer.
35B-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed unwrapped taquitos in reach in freezer. Operator wrapped food. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
70
Sep 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
78
Jul 27, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap beneath exterior kitchen door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed several old labels on food storage containers.
16-46-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles not labeled.
02D-01-5
86
Jun 2, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
61
Jan 24, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
58
Dec 9, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed stainless steel floor pulled away from base and missing part of floor.
36-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooler of tortillas stored on the floor. Operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
90
Sep 15, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced tomatoes 58F, shredded cheese 59F and cut lettuce 61F in cooks line single door flip top cooler.Manager stated products had only been in cooler for one hour. Operator moved products to a different cooler to reach proper temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals stored above raw produce in dry storage area. Operator removed produce from shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed tortilla chips, pork rinds and wagon wheel snacks with no labels. Operator will make labels and place on products.
02D-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black substance on interior of ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup in spice container. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed heavy buildup of black substance on ceiling tiles above reach in freezer in kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phones on food prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet stacked pans on dish room shelf.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 2 liters of soda stored on the floor in kitchen area. Operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mr Frontera last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mr Frontera on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mr Frontera?
Across the inspection record, “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Mr Frontera.
How does Mr Frontera compare to other restaurants in Palmetto?
Mr Frontera most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Palmetto average of 83.
Has Mr Frontera's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mr Frontera have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Mr Frontera 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 Mr Frontera inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mr Frontera is inspected around four times per year on average.
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