Paleteria Magia Fresca
Last inspected: Oct 30, 2025
22
Score
Paleteria Magia Fresca has been inspected eight times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 30, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around seven violations, down from roughly 15 violations earlier in the record.
“Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Paleteria Magia Fresca's latest score of 22 falls below the Jacksonville average of 74. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
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Inspections
3
Critical latest
4
Major latest
13
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 30, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Chicharron in thank you bag on shelf by warmers
14-31-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. One fly at from counter **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
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 opened 3 days ago
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Crusty food on warmers container and lid
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink by triple sink, manager placed napkins **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cutting fruits, no hair restraints
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn in upright cooler and in upright freezer
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. On cut cabbage in upright cooler with
10-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Closed, operator turned it on **Corrected On-Site**
10-03-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In cooler with flavor water, employee placed one **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear door
35B-03-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Boxes for mangos used for peeled bananas on liner in upright freezer
25-32-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Milk base at room temperature, 30f, operator placed it in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table, operator placed it to be washed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Wood non food-contact surface not properly sealed. Under frozen popsicles and under aguas frescas
14-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Brown powder in storage shelf by ac unit, cinnamon sugar per operator **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On granola, operator moved it
14-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine with yellow build up
22-20-5
22
Oct 1, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No dishwashing facilities of any kind provided. There is a triple sink but there is no stopper for at least sanitizer side, he has a container to use for now and will buy the stopper today **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Has stopper and it works, there is a crack where water leaks very slowly into rinse water compartment, talked to Robert **Time Extended**
16-22-4
90
Sep 23, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 7 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One on a container by triple sink, manager killed it **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washed and rinsed only food container and placed it as clean, explained to her and I told her how to do it properly
22-45-4
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee washed dishes then got clean scoop, explained to her and she washed hands **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scrubby in hand sink at front counter and container in it in hand sink by triple sink, employee moved it **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No dishwashing facilities of any kind provided. There is a triple sink but there is no stopper for at least sanitizer side, he has a container to use for now and will buy the stopper today **Warning**
16-22-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In bathroom, employee placed some **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
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. For one new employee, she read it **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee here for 3 months
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 squeeze bottles by triple sink, employee stated soap
41-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
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. Open drink on prep table,
12B-12-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Water bottles under prep table, employee placed it on shelf, also sugar bag on floor in back kitchenk **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice machine **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
Basic - Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface
14-34-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket in upright cooler
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed strawberries on shelf above cut melon, employee rearranged **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powder in bulk container, employee labeled sugar **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
21
Nov 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: Same **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
86
Sep 11, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 7 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 26 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. On same container with lids, operator moved it **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 50f Aguas fresca with milk,employee iced it down and hot to 41f **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. Emailed one **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Mgr stated he couldn't find it, employee called him on phone **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Lid in hand sink by triple sink
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee placed napkins, both hand sinks and hand sink in bathroom too **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
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. Mgr couldn't find his card **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Freezer for Aguas frescas
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cups in box on floor, triple sink area
25-05-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed strawberries on shelf above cut melon
08B-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. By ice machine
21-12-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On raw rice,
14-01-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
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. Open drink on prep table
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. On prep table, operator stopped **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Raw flour chicharron **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee moved it **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Operator turned it higher **Corrected On-Site**
10-03-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Emailed proper sign, hand sink at front counter
31B-04-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear
35B-03-4
14
Mar 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing back flow preventer on outside water hose spigot next to back door at mop sink
29-42-4
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. Provided operator with Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events handout **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At all hand wash sink. Employee provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. Discussed and provided the Employee Health Reporting Agreement form during the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At all hand wash sink. Employee provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior soiled
22-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of plastic bottles water stored on floor on front line. Bag of chips stored on floor in back kitchen area All items stored properly **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on front prep table next to food. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle stored on prep table next to food. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Old license displayed with year June 1, 2021. Provided paperless license hand out **Corrective Action Taken**
50-09-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In shared unisex employees restroom in kitchen area
32-12-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. On front line and back kitchen dry storage and ware washing area
36-37-5
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Crack light shield in kitchen area next to ice machine **Repeat Violation**
38-01-4
39
Aug 3, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1, 2022 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bags of sugar stored on floor, manager properly stored sugar during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Hole in light cover in back storage area
38-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Bagged sleeves of cups stored on floor, manager properly stored cups during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Paleteria Magia Fresca last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Paleteria Magia Fresca on file is from Oct 30, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Paleteria Magia Fresca?
Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Paleteria Magia Fresca.
How does Paleteria Magia Fresca compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Paleteria Magia Fresca most recently scored 22 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Paleteria Magia Fresca's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Paleteria Magia Fresca have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 15 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Paleteria Magia Fresca means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Paleteria Magia Fresca inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Paleteria Magia Fresca is inspected around two times per year on average.
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