Tortilleria Y Paleteria Jalisco
Last inspected: Nov 5, 2025
27
Score
Across the available record, Tortilleria Y Paleteria Jalisco has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 5, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 26 violations per visit versus roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
“Ceiling tiles missing in dish area” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
Tortilleria Y Paleteria Jalisco's latest score of 27 falls below the Groveland average of 87. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
4
Major latest
18
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 5, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 18 minor violations.
View 22 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting board at front counter -can opener -interior of crockpot -pans on speed rack in back hallway -interior of ice machine
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -operator is dumping ice and drinks down front counter hand sink. Educated operator and employees
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -front counter
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -Juana and Evelia
53B-14-5
Basic - Ceiling tiles missing in dish area and back tortilla room Ceiling tiles soiled throughout the establishment **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. -upright reach in cooler containing employee food is leaking into the cooler.
28-02-4
Basic - Cutting board at front counter has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -purses on shelf with single service items.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -ice bucket, sugar container by triple sink
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. -box of ice cream cones at front counter. -boxes of mango and fruit cups in walk in freezer
08B-38-4
Basic - Heavy ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -beside triple sink and popsicle machine
36-24-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. -front area
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -speed racks in back hallway -black cart beside triple sink -popsicle making equipment
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -cups in back hallway
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at front counter.
29-49-6
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink at front counter.
29-20-5
Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. -outside back of restaurant
33-34-4
Basic - Unnecessary items stored in storage enclosure. -clothes dryer, kid pool, 20+ coolers
33-30-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employees prepping tortillas wearing watches and bracelets
13-07-4
27
Aug 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 18 minor violations.
View 25 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -dish soap over make table at front counter - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: **Time Extended**
41-10-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of crock pots -white cutting board at make table - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -filling pitcher of water - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -chlorine - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink by popsicle making area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -1 expired - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior ice machine - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. -shake in reach in freezer with packaged popsicles. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: **Time Extended**
12B-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -boats at front counter - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: **Time Extended**
25-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tiles missing over popsicle making area and damaged throughout the establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -throughout the establishment - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. -reach in cooler at front counter leaking onto floor. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: **Time Extended**
28-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: **Time Extended**
32-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -purses stored on rack with popsicle packages - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -reach in cooler at front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. -chamoy behind ice cream counter -ice cream cone box by make table -canned goods under prep table at front counter -mango cups in walk in freezer - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall behind ice cream counter - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice bucket not stored inverted. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: **Time Extended**
10-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair throughout the establishment - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: **Time Extended**
38-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: **Time Extended**
51-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -reach in cooler at front counter - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at popsicle making area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
19
Aug 12, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 8 major violations. 18 minor violations.
View 30 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -license expired 4/1/24. Operator renewed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -cut melon (54F - Cold Holding); crema (53F - Cold Holding); housemade pico de gallo (52F - Cold Holding); cream mix (49F - Cold Holding), all held more than four hours per operator. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cut melon (54F - Cold Holding); crema (53F - Cold Holding); housemade pico de gallo (52F - Cold Holding); cream mix (49F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at front counter, all held more than four hours per operator. Operator discarded. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -dish soap over make table at front counter
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of crock pots -white cutting board at make table
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -filling pitcher of water
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-07-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -chlorine
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink by popsicle making area.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -1 expired
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -bottle of blue liquid and bottle of purple liquid in front area.
41-17-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -boats at front counter
25-06-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tiles missing over popsicle making area and damaged throughout the establishment.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -throughout the establishment
36-34-5
Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. -reach in cooler at front counter leaking onto floor.
28-02-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -purses stored on rack with popsicle packages
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -reach in cooler at front counter.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. -chamoy behind ice cream counter -ice cream cone box by make table -canned goods under prep table at front counter -mango cups in walk in freezer
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall behind ice cream counter
36-24-5
Basic - Ice bucket not stored inverted.
10-14-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair throughout the establishment
38-01-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -reach in cooler at front counter
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at popsicle making area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior ice machine
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. -shake in reach in freezer with packaged popsicles. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
10
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
52
Nov 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -Front handsink. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Side prep area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Maseca in rear room. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In side prep area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
64
Sep 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corn 83f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to reheat.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting board in front prep area. -Can opener blade.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -Front handsink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Side prep area.
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing.
36-36-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Maseca in rear room. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In side prep area.
31B-04-4
45
Feb 8, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
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. Provided form, operator posted. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees in tortilla making area.
31A-12-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by three compartment sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tiles missing in multiple places throughout establishment
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows water damage and is in disrepair throughout establishment **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Faucet handle missing at plumbing fixture, at hand wash sink next to three compartment sink.
29-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in tortilla making area.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair throughout popsicle making area, and several areas of establishment.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor in walk in freezer, and in tortilla room, Maseca. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Vinyl lattice being used for cooling tortillas.
14-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exteriors of water bath units
23-03-4
Basic - Two dead roaches in corner going to tortilla making room, under fire extinguisher. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Unpackaged food not protected from overhead sources of contamination during preparation. Popsicles freeze in water bath circulator with popsicle bottom exposed. No protection overhead during this process.
08B-60-4
43
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tortilleria Y Paleteria Jalisco last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tortilleria Y Paleteria Jalisco on file is from Nov 5, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tortilleria Y Paleteria Jalisco?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling tiles missing in dish area” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Tortilleria Y Paleteria Jalisco.
How does Tortilleria Y Paleteria Jalisco compare to other restaurants in Groveland?
Tortilleria Y Paleteria Jalisco most recently scored 27 out of 100, which is lower than the Groveland average of 87.
Has Tortilleria Y Paleteria Jalisco's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Tortilleria Y Paleteria Jalisco have averaged around 26 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Tortilleria Y Paleteria Jalisco means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Tortilleria Y Paleteria Jalisco inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tortilleria Y Paleteria Jalisco is inspected around three times per year on average.
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