Inspection Report

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PALETERIA MAGIA FRESCA

5810 ST AUGUSTINE RD · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32207

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 11, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3370846
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8390106
DBPR license2615932

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority7 Intermediate16 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical26 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#17High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. On same container with lids, operator moved it **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#18High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 50f Aguas fresca with milk,employee iced it down and hot to 41f **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#19High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 7

#20Intermediate11-27-4

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 one **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#21Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Mgr stated he couldn't find it, employee called him on phone **Warning**

Warning
#22Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Lid in hand sink by triple sink

#23Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary

#24Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee placed napkins, both hand sinks and hand sink in bathroom too **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#25Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

#26Intermediate11-26-1

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. Mgr couldn't find his card **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 16

#1Basic32-04-4

Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On raw rice,

#3Basic32-12-5

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic12B-12-5

Basic – Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Open drink on prep table

#6Basic12B-02-4

Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. On prep table, operator stopped **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Raw flour chicharron **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee moved it **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Basic10-03-4

Basic – In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Operator turned it higher **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Basic51-18-6

Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available.

#11Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Emailed proper sign, hand sink at front counter

#12Basic35B-03-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear

#13Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Freezer for Aguas frescas

#14Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Cups in box on floor, triple sink area

#15Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed strawberries on shelf above cut melon

#16Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. By ice machine

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 22, 2026 1:10 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.