DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

PALETERIA CALDERON

With 3 inspections documented, PALETERIA CALDERON maintains a 1.9/5 food safety rating in FORT PIERCE. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

2721 S US HWY 1 UNITS 1-2

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 7/25/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10949423

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket and doors on multiple deep freezers in back and front of store.
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Multi cooler in front and back of store.
  • 08B-04-4:Basic - Open condiments provided for self-service not properly protected. Reach in cooler in storage area. Raw eggs over unwashed fruits and vegetables. Operator in the process of fixing **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocados in reach in cooler. Operator corrected. Corrected On-Site
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Dated April 1, 2025. Operator renewed. Corrected On-Site
  • 11-27-4: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. Printed for operator and it was posted. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 16-32-5:Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Use Chlorine but has quaternary.

Inspection Date: 3/28/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8785222

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Stained in rear by double door.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Pocketbook, bank change sleeve. Operator relocated. Corrected On-Site
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Multiple in prep area.
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Operator used the triple sink to wash their hands.
  • 11-27-4: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 to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 16-32-5:Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Has for quaternary but should be for chlorine. Operator took a picture of the appropriate test strips.

Inspection Date: 8/24/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8481032

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in back store room.
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in sugar. Corrected On-Site
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator located . Corrected On-Site
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Rust on hand washing sink in front. Gaskets on two large chest freezers in back.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at back door.
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Handle cash with gloves then re move gloves, not wash hand's before handling RTE foods. Educated Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Queso /cheese at 50F from yesterday.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Locate queso /cheese was at 50F in reach in cooler stored from over night
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray chemical stored next to single service Cups Educate Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.