FRIDA'S PALETERIA MEXICANA
FRIDA'S PALETERIA MEXICANA maintains a 2.8/5 food safety rating based on 3 health department inspections in TAMPA. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
1509 FLETCHER AVE UNIT 101
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 10/6/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10952371
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet dishes stacked on top of each other preventing proper air drying.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored inside mop bucket in back kitchen area.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink on front line has trash stored inside it.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink on front line. Owner placed paper towels at handwashing sink Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 12/9/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8791451
- 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Garbage around dumpster, discussed with operator.
- 10-08-5: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
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service cups stored on floor. Discussed with operator.
- 08B-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
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 02-01-2024 Admin Complaint
- 53A-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
- 31A-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
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at back handwashing sink.
Inspection Date: 9/20/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8496965
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed