Paleteria Tierra Caliente

3182 Se Dixie Hwy, Stuart, FL 34997
Frozen Desserts
Last inspected: Dec 15, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk

Paleteria Tierra Caliente appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 15, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

Paleteria Tierra Caliente's latest score of 74 falls below the Stuart average of 81. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
74
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. At glass door reach in cooler, Unwashed pineapple stored over cut melon. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
95
Oct 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw shell eggs over fresh mango in tall stainless reach in cooler. Operator stored properly.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cut lettuce (50F - Cooling) at 3:15 since 11:30 - 50F 3:30 Observed on counter in ice bath. At current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Operator placed in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
78
Aug 3, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. At reach in cooler near bathroom medication stored above cut fruits- operator removed medication.
41-07-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth at reach in freezer by handwash sink not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. By three compartment sink.
22-20-5
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Paleteria Tierra Caliente last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Paleteria Tierra Caliente on file is from Dec 15, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Paleteria Tierra Caliente compare to other restaurants in Stuart?

Paleteria Tierra Caliente most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Stuart average of 81.

Has Paleteria Tierra Caliente's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Paleteria Tierra Caliente have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Paleteria Tierra Caliente 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 Paleteria Tierra Caliente inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Paleteria Tierra Caliente is inspected roughly once per year on average.