Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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FRIDA'S PALETERIA MEXICANA

1509 FLETCHER AVE UNIT 101 · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33612

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 9, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3480454
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8791451
DBPR license3919156

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#5High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 02-01-2024 **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint

Intermediate 3

#6Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Teresa Delgado 11-20-2019

#7Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink used to dump popsicle sticks. Discussed keeping sinks clean clear and accessible Operator moved to approved location at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at back handwashing sink.

Basic 4

#1Basic33-19-4

Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Garbage around dumpster, discussed with operator.

#2Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop in contact with ice, discussed with operator. Operator moved to approved location at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service cups stored on floor. Discussed with operator.

#4Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed strawberries over ready to eat sauce. Operator moved to approved location at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 20, 2026 12:15 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.