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COCTELES Y PALETAS EL MEXICANO

293 SW BRYANT AVE · FORT WHITE · Columbia County · FL 32038

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 17, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number1317279
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10879108
DBPR license2250149

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

5 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#2High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sour cream (51F – Cold Holding) item in small reach in cooler by back door, item in top portion of cooler double panned in plastic. Spoke to operator about keeping sour cream container below or moving the food to only one container. chicken (45F – Cold Holding); beef (45F – Cold Holding); pork (45F – Cold Holding) items in reach in cooler towards the front of truck, exterior thermometer reads 39F, internal thermometer reads 43-44F. **Warning**

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Intermediate 3

#3Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cooks line reach in cooler stained.

#4Intermediate16-32-5

Intermediate – Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Operator using chlorine bleach but has quaternary ammonia test kit.

#5Intermediate11-26-1

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. 2 employees working less than 60 days.

Basic 1

#1Basic21-38-4

Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket on floor under Three compartment sink.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 21, 2026 8:04 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.