COCTELES Y PALETAS EL MEXICANO
293 SW BRYANT AVE · FORT WHITE · Columbia County · FL 32038
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
5 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee opened pass-through window and proceeded to handle cut melon without changing gloves and washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored in reach-in cooler next to cook line: sour cream (49F – Cold Holding); lettuce (46F – Cold Holding); tomatoes (44F – Cold Holding); cheese (46F – Cold Holding). Manager stated items placed in cooler two hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved items to another cooler to reduce temperature to 41°. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 2
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test strips available.
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Establishment has no thermometer to take temperatures of cold items.
Basic 1
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table next to back door. Employee employee drink to front of vehicle. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:28 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
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.