PALETERIA MIS TESOROS
6th Avenue
Florida, 33873
Hardee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/10/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kit for their chlorine triple sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/10/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 2/7/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed three containers of food stored on the floor of the kitchen. Operator placed the product on a shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a in use ice cream scoop in standing 79F degree water. Operator dumped the water. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-07-4:High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed a container cheese sauce with mold growth on it in the reach in cooler. Operator willingly disposed of the product. Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed their license expired 12/1/24 Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kit for their chlorine triple sink. Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed an employee preparing food that has been helping the operator for over 60 days. Operator states they only help out once a week. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/7/2025 revealed 6 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 3/5/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed reach in upright 2 door stainless freezer doors frozen shut. Inspector unable to open. Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior compressor and fan cover has white buildup on interior of reach in cooler at back prep area. Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 12/1/23 Repeat Violation Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed reach in display case at dining area. (); fruit salad with cream , 3 servings. Made on 2/28/24 (45F - Cold Holding); and flan 8 eamade 3/2/24 (45F - Cold Holding) see stop sale Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed reach in display case at dining area. (); fruit salad with cream , 3 servings. Operator stated items were Made on 2/28/24 (45F - Cold Holding); and flan 8 ea. made 3/2/24 (45F - Cold Holding) see stop sale Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 35A-01-4:Intermediate - Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. Pet dog brought into establishment by patron during inspection. Operator asked patron to take dog out. Corrected On-Site
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. fruit salad with cream , 3 servings. Per operator Made on 2/28/24 (45F - Cold Holding); and flan 8 ea, made 3/2/24 (45F - Cold Holding) Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/5/2024 revealed 7 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 10/19/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 32-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed display case (); flan (44F - Cold Holding); rice milk (46F - Cold Holding). See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: At callback observed display case with cheese cake at 48F, vanilla yogurt fruit salad found at 46F. Operator stated that she put the items onto the cooler 1.5 hours ago from another cooler and moved them to another cooler to quickly cool to 41F within 3 hours. operator stated that the AC repairman explained to her that this display case cannot be made to hold any colder. But she continued to use the case to hold time and temperature controlled foods. Admin Complaint **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: At Callback 10/19/23 observed handsink at warewash area blocked with utensils on front Bibb of handsink and utensils inside handsink basin. Unable to use blocked. Operator removed items. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed shake metal mixing cup stored in handsink at front counter Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: At Callback 10/19/23 observed scrub pads and dirty wipe cloth stored in handsink at front counter. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/19/2023 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 8/3/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
7
Basic
9
Total
20
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed sugar bulk container stored on floor at back prep area. Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoop stored in standing water with food debris visible floating on surface at front counter. Warning
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector provided handout at inspection via email. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at front counter. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cut mango in cooler at back prep not covered. Warning
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe under 3 bay sink with leak being caught in bucket. Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar in reused container without the common name label. Warning
- 22-48-5:High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed splashless bleach on premises no other sanitizer available. No warewashing will be done until correct sanitizer is available. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 12/1/22 Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. display case (); flan (44F - Cold Holding); rice milk (46F - Cold Holding) Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed display case (); flan (44F - Cold Holding); rice milk (46F - Cold Holding). See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 13-06-4:Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Employee with painted nails. Warning
- 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. Inspector provided handout at inspection via email. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed old food on slicer at back prep area. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed shake metal mixing cup stored in handsink at front counter Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning
- 11-26-1: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. Inspector provided handout at inspection via email. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/3/2023 revealed 20 total violations (4 high priority, 7 intermediate, 9 basic).