Paleteria Santa Cruz

1385 S Belcher Rd Unit G, Largo, FL 33771

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Apr 14, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Paleteria Santa Cruz has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The most recent visit was on Apr 14, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly zero violations before.

The city-wide average sits at 75, which Paleteria Santa Cruz's 70 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 14, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Cutting board at front make table stained.

22-02-4

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling throughout entire establishment.

36-37-5

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom.

32-12-6

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees by 3 compartment sink. Provided operator with hand wash sign to post. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxes of gloves stored on floor under dry storage shelf.

25-05-4

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed oranges over sour cream container in reach in cooler.

08B-17-4

Dec 30, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Paleteria Santa Cruz last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Paleteria Santa Cruz on file is from Apr 14, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Paleteria Santa Cruz compare to other restaurants in Largo?

Paleteria Santa Cruz most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Largo average of 75.

Has Paleteria Santa Cruz's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Paleteria Santa Cruz have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Paleteria Santa Cruz means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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