Tierra Caliente Paleteria
Last inspected: Oct 24, 2025
78
Score
Across the available record, Tierra Caliente Paleteria has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 24, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.
When inspectors have written things up, “bathroom floors not in good condition” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Compared to other Immokalee restaurants (averaging 83), there's room to close the gap. The record reflects steady performance over time.
8
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 24, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
78
Jul 25, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
78
Jan 31, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Bathroom floors not in good condition. Observed floor tiles missing around toilet in restroom. **Repeat Violation**
36-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Observed dipper well with no running water and utensils present, operator removed scoops and turned on dipper well. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves rusted in double door refrigerator in kitchen.
14-33-4
86
Aug 6, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Bathroom floors not in good condition. Observed floor tiles missing around toilet in restroom. **Repeat Violation**
36-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Observed dipper well with no running water and utensils present, operator removed scoops and turned on dipper well. **Corrected On-Site**
10-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand sink in dining room area behind ice cream freezer is leaking and needs to be replaced.
29-08-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked beef in reach in freezer not covered. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.observed water leaking from 3 compartment sink handle when it is turned on.
29-11-4
78
Feb 16, 2024
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
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Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed build up of food debris on reach in cooler door and door handles. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle in the kitchen. operator moved tongs **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in cooler, digital gauge not working.
05-09-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed build up of food debris on reach in cooler shelves.
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked beef in reach in freezer not covered. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Bathroom floors not in good condition. Observed floor tiles around bathroom toilet broken and missing. **Repeat Violation**
36-09-4
74
Oct 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Spanish Soup(menudo) not date marked in reach in refrigerator owners states she made on Sunday over 24 hours no date marking. Observed cooked pork and beef on reach in freezer owner states she made yesterday not date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Bathroom floors not in good condition. Observed floor tiles around toilet, broken. **Repeat Violation**
36-09-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled next to ice cream maker and 2 compartment sink in front area behind service counter. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle. Operator moved tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door with build up of food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed pork and beef stored in reach in freezer un covered, not wrapped or in lidded container.
08B-12-5
Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Observed open bottle of water on prep table next to microwave oven.
12B-01-4
64
Jun 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
70
Mar 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed plastic grocery store bags used to store food in reach in freezer.
14-31-5
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 and printed necessary information. **Corrective Action Taken**
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. Emailed and printed required informational. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marking on food stored in reach in refrigerator prepared more than 24 hours. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bathroom floors not in good condition. Observed broken tile in bathroom.
36-09-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Observed scoops in dipper well water not running. **Repeat Violation**
10-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed raw beef stored in reach in cooler not wrapped.
08B-12-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tierra Caliente Paleteria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tierra Caliente Paleteria on file is from Oct 24, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tierra Caliente Paleteria?
Across the inspection record, “bathroom floors not in good condition” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Tierra Caliente Paleteria.
How does Tierra Caliente Paleteria compare to other restaurants in Immokalee?
Tierra Caliente Paleteria most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Immokalee average of 83.
Has Tierra Caliente Paleteria's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Tierra Caliente Paleteria have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tierra Caliente Paleteria 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 Tierra Caliente Paleteria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tierra Caliente Paleteria is inspected around three times per year on average.
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