Pastelitos Marilu
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026
55
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Pastelitos Marilu, the earliest from 2022. Pastelitos Marilu was last inspected on Jan 13, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 11 violations per visit lately, up from roughly seven violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited five times.
Compared to other Tavares restaurants (averaging 65), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer stored next to coffee and coffee cups on dry storage shelf. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-10-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tile water damage over fryer. Ceiling tiles when entering prep area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler and freezer door handle broken.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at front counter by reach in coolers. Floor by back door. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Hood filters/grease extractors not designed to be easily removable for cleaning. All four chest freezers.
14-49-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food.Buns at front counter.
02D-03-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light in hallway in prep area.
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets at prep area. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at prep area. Reach in freezer interior.
22-16-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In flour container. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
55
Jul 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Glass cleaner stored on shelf with tea mixes operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours. Operator reheated to 165 Cheese pasteleto (122F - Hot Holding) **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White and yellow cutting boards in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. To store cutting boards. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Utensils pots and pans on dish ranch in the kitchen.
24-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor between freezer and reach in cooler at front counter. Floor between reach in cooler and prep area on the kitchen
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In reach in freezer at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water 87F operator removed from water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reach in cooler by fryer
05-09-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Water leak at hand washing sink next to three compartment sink.
29-08-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by there comp sink and fryer soiled
36-27-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in the kitchen and back fryer area.
36-34-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
35
Mar 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw beef stored over ready to eats foods in reach in cooler in back area **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Mixer head - white cutting board on make line in back area. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
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. - 1 new hire
11-26-1
Basic - Light not functioning. - 2 light fixtures in back kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at front counter.
14-69-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door
35B-01-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
58
Aug 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - sanitizer stored on make line in back kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-10-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. - tums stored next to press. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
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. - Gallon milk open 2 days prior **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - mixer head **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - spray bottle of clear liquid stored at prep table. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - Employee restroom.
32-04-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. - employee restroom in back area.
32-12-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Light not functioning. - 2 light fixtures in kitchen area.
36-62-4
45
Mar 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
58
Oct 2, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - Chafing fuel stored with food items on lower shelf of prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw pork stored over cooked chicken in back reach in cooler in back area. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - interior of fryer.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -Hand sink next to back door. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - Spray bottle of clear liquid stored under prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. - Tequenos, Pastelitos, Tetas items in reach in freezer at front counter.
02D-03-4
47
Jul 11, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Peeled Plantains, pumpkin stored in Reach in freezer.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of clear liquid stored on prep table in kitchen area.
41-17-4
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. Bulk ham in black reach-in cooler in back area.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Electric slicer
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee rinsing out Cleaning towel.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink next to 3 compartment sink.
31B-02-4
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.
53B-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. All cold holding units in back kitchen area.
23-24-4
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Plastic utensils stored ores directly on floor.
24-26-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door open at the time of inspection.
35B-01-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave located in back area next to fryer.
22-08-4
37
Nov 7, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pastelitos Marilu last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pastelitos Marilu on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pastelitos Marilu?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Pastelitos Marilu.
How does Pastelitos Marilu compare to other restaurants in Tavares?
Pastelitos Marilu most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Tavares average of 65.
Has Pastelitos Marilu's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Pastelitos Marilu have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pastelitos Marilu 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 Pastelitos Marilu inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pastelitos Marilu is inspected around three times per year on average.
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