Paleteria Y Neveria La Mexicana

1303 N Washington Blvd Ste A, Sarasota, FL 34236

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Sep 15, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Paleteria Y Neveria La Mexicana has four inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Sep 15, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

Across the inspection history, “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Sarasota restaurants. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 15, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of chocolate syrup dented at the seams. Owner placed the can aside for a refund.

01B-01-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Owner placed the towels in a sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Feb 10, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored next to single serve items in the front counter area. Owner removed the bottle. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back exit of the establishment.

35B-01-4

Oct 27, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled their phone then clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-29-4

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. Provided handouts to the operator. Operator filled out 1 form before the end of the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed handouts to the operator.

11-07-5

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 handouts to the operator.

11-27-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back exit of the establishment. **Repeat Violation**

35B-01-4

Oct 28, 2022

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several floor tiles in the kitchen area broken and cracked. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.

36-17-5

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back exit of the kitchen.

35B-01-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Paleteria Y Neveria La Mexicana last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Paleteria Y Neveria La Mexicana on file is from Sep 15, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Paleteria Y Neveria La Mexicana?

Across the inspection record, “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Paleteria Y Neveria La Mexicana.

How does Paleteria Y Neveria La Mexicana compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Paleteria Y Neveria La Mexicana most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Paleteria Y Neveria La Mexicana's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Paleteria Y Neveria La Mexicana have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Paleteria Y Neveria La 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 Y Neveria La Mexicana inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Paleteria Y Neveria La Mexicana is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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