FRIDA'S PALETERIA MEXICANA
1509 FLETCHER AVE UNIT 101, Tampa FL 33612 · 813-252-4149
Last inspected Oct 6, 2025 · 3 visits since September 2023
3 inspections trending down, 16 points off where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink on front line has trash stored inside it.
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
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet dishes stacked on top of each other preventing proper air drying.
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Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored inside mop bucket in back kitchen area.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 02-01-2024
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
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at back handwashing sink.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Garbage around dumpster, discussed with operator.
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.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service cups stored on floor. Discussed with operator.
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.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.