Paleteria & Heladeria Mexicana

1308 8 Ave W, Palmetto, FL 34221

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Aug 18, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Paleteria & Heladeria Mexicana has seven inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 18, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

Paleteria & Heladeria Mexicana's latest score of 95 sits above the Palmetto average of 83. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 18, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed kitchen tools handle down. Owner inverted. **Corrected On-Site**

24-05-4

Mar 4, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Aug 8, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Nov 29, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 31, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jun 13, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Sep 22, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ observed no current license. Owners have been trying to obtain. **Warning** Priority: High Priority

50-08-7

Intermediate - Observed: No plan review submitted and approved -Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate

51-16-7

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Paleteria & Heladeria Mexicana last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Paleteria & Heladeria Mexicana on file is from Aug 18, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

How does Paleteria & Heladeria Mexicana compare to other restaurants in Palmetto?

Paleteria & Heladeria Mexicana most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Palmetto average of 83.

Has Paleteria & Heladeria Mexicana's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Paleteria & Heladeria Mexicana have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Paleteria & Heladeria Mexicana 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 Paleteria & Heladeria Mexicana inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Paleteria & Heladeria Mexicana is inspected around two times per year on average.

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