Paleteria Mis Tesoros
Last inspected: Oct 1, 2025
86
Score
Inspectors have visited Paleteria Mis Tesoros 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 1, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around nine violations per visit lately, up from roughly five violations before.
Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Paleteria Mis Tesoros' latest score of 86 sits above the Wauchula average of 70. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 1, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket is torn on reach in cooler in the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: **Time Extended**
33-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient air thermometer in the reach in freezer with the ice cream at front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
86
Jun 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Owner cannot locate the paperwork. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-12: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-12: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed three compartment sink in back of kitchen is leaking and spraying water from the faucet. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-12: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient air thermometer in the reach in freezer with the ice cream at front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-12: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket is torn on reach in cooler in the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-12: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-12: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-12: **Time Extended**
33-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed sink in front of restaurant is missing a handle for the cold water. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-12: **Time Extended**
29-09-4
61
Jun 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 14 rodent droppings in the front area behind the two ice cream reach in freezers. **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one can of Delmonte Corn on the bottom shelf in the kitchen dented, operator voluntarily discarded. **Warning**
01B-01-4
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. Printed a copy for owner by end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Owner cannot locate the paperwork. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-37-1
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. Printed a copy for owner signed before end of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at the handwashing sink in the back room. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket is torn on reach in cooler in the kitchen. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed sink in front of restaurant is missing a handle for the cold water. **Warning**
29-09-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
33-11-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient air thermometer in the reach in freezer with the ice cream at front counter. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at the handwashing sink in the back room. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed on two of the dessert cases in the front area with spoons and forks upright and not handle first. **Warning**
25-02-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed three compartment sink in back of kitchen is leaking and spraying water from the faucet. **Warning**
29-11-4
30
Apr 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kit for their chlorine triple sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
90
Feb 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed a container cheese sauce with mold growth on it in the reach in cooler. Operator willingly disposed of the product. **Warning**
01B-07-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed their license expired 12/1/24 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kit for their chlorine triple sink. **Warning**
16-37-1
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. Observed an employee preparing food that has been helping the operator for over 60 days. Operator states they only help out once a week. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a in use ice cream scoop in standing 79F degree water. Operator dumped the water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed three containers of food stored on the floor of the kitchen. Operator placed the product on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
55
Mar 5, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 12/1/23 **Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed reach in display case at dining area. (); fruit salad with cream , 3 servings. Made on 2/28/24 (45F - Cold Holding); and flan 8 eamade 3/2/24 (45F - Cold Holding) see stop sale **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed reach in display case at dining area. (); fruit salad with cream , 3 servings. Operator stated items were Made on 2/28/24 (45F - Cold Holding); and flan 8 ea. made 3/2/24 (45F - Cold Holding) see stop sale **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. Pet dog brought into establishment by patron during inspection. Operator asked patron to take dog out. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-01-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. fruit salad with cream , 3 servings. Per operator Made on 2/28/24 (45F - Cold Holding); and flan 8 ea, made 3/2/24 (45F - Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior compressor and fan cover has white buildup on interior of reach in cooler at back prep area. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed reach in upright 2 door stainless freezer doors frozen shut. Inspector unable to open. **Warning**
14-69-4
47
Oct 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed display case (); flan (44F - Cold Holding); rice milk (46F - Cold Holding). See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: At callback observed display case with cheese cake at 48F, vanilla yogurt fruit salad found at 46F. Operator stated that she put the items onto the cooler 1.5 hours ago from another cooler and moved them to another cooler to quickly cool to 41F within 3 hours. operator stated that the AC repairman explained to her that this display case cannot be made to hold any colder. But she continued to use the case to hold time and temperature controlled foods. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed shake metal mixing cup stored in handsink at front counter **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: At Callback 10/19/23 observed scrub pads and dirty wipe cloth stored in handsink at front counter. **Admin Complaint**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: At Callback 10/19/23 observed handsink at warewash area blocked with utensils on front Bibb of handsink and utensils inside handsink basin. Unable to use blocked. Operator removed items. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended**
32-12-5
67
Aug 3, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
17
Oct 24, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
78
Jul 26, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cream desserts found at 45F in the front display case. Foods moved to back reach in cooler to recool to 41F. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.dishes stored in handsink at front counter. Operator removed to back warewash. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Paleteria Mis Tesoros last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Paleteria Mis Tesoros on file is from Oct 1, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Paleteria Mis Tesoros?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Paleteria Mis Tesoros.
How does Paleteria Mis Tesoros compare to other restaurants in Wauchula?
Paleteria Mis Tesoros most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Wauchula average of 70.
Has Paleteria Mis Tesoros' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Paleteria Mis Tesoros have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Paleteria Mis Tesoros 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 Mis Tesoros inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Paleteria Mis Tesoros is inspected around three times per year on average.
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