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PALETERIA MAGIA FRESCA

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 23, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3480416
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8791413
DBPR license2615932

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority7 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical18 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#9High Priority12A-13-4

High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee washed dishes then got clean scoop, explained to her and she washed hands **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10High Priority22-45-4

High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washed and rinsed only food container and placed it as clean, explained to her and I told her how to do it properly

#11High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One on a container by triple sink, manager killed it **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 7

#12Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scrubby in hand sink at front counter and container in it in hand sink by triple sink, employee moved it **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#13Intermediate16-37-1

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

Repeat Violation
#14Intermediate16-22-4

Intermediate – No dishwashing facilities of any kind provided. There is a triple sink but there is no stopper for at least sanitizer side, he has a container to use for now and will buy the stopper today **Warning**

Warning
#15Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In bathroom, employee placed some **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#16Intermediate11-26-1

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. For one new employee, she read it **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#17Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee here for 3 months

#18Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 squeeze bottles by triple sink, employee stated soap

Basic 8

#1Basic12B-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,

#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Water bottles under prep table, employee placed it on shelf, also sugar bag on floor in back kitchenk **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#3Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice machine **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic14-34-4

Basic – Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface

#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket in upright cooler

#6Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed strawberries on shelf above cut melon, employee rearranged **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#7Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powder in bulk container, employee labeled sugar **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 12:49 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 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
2 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 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
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 48 · Gas appliances / boiler certificate – reporting only
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.