Saritas Fruteria

1240 8 Ave W, Palmetto, FL 34221

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jul 25, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Saritas Fruteria five times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Jul 25, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around four violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.

Looking across the full record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Saritas Fruteria's latest score of 74 falls below the Palmetto average of 83. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 25, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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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. Observed no written plan in place. **Repeat Violation**

11-27-4

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. Observed one employee with no written plan. **Repeat Violation**

11-26-1

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster on site. **Repeat Violation**

51-13-4

Feb 7, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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11-27-4

11-26-1

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster on site.

51-13-4

Sep 13, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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11-26-1

Apr 5, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Aug 5, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer on site. Owner will purchase.

05-08-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. No license posted on truck.

50-04-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Saritas Fruteria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Saritas Fruteria on file is from Jul 25, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Saritas Fruteria?

Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Saritas Fruteria.

How does Saritas Fruteria compare to other restaurants in Palmetto?

Saritas Fruteria most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Palmetto average of 83.

Has Saritas Fruteria's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Saritas Fruteria have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Saritas Fruteria 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 Saritas Fruteria inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Saritas Fruteria is inspected around three times per year on average.

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