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PALETERIA Y NEVERIA LA MEXICANA

1303 N WASHINGTON BLVD STE A, Sarasota FL 34236 · 941-545-3550

Last inspected Sep 15, 2025 · 3 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats60
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA6804943
Grade history
OCT 23
FEB 25
SEP 25
— STEADY

3 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
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 handouts to the operator.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

3 cases · $1,000

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
7--2017061509Nov 30, 2017Jan 17, 2018$200
7--2014045870Oct 30, 2014Jan 23, 2015$400
7--2014048763Nov 13, 2014Jan 2, 2015$400

Inspection history

3 visits, newest first

Sep 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of chocolate syrup dented at the seams. Owner placed the can aside for a refund.
High priority/01B-01-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Owner placed the towels in a sanitizer solution.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored next to single serve items in the front counter area. Owner removed the bottle.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back exit of the establishment.
Basic/35B-01-4
Oct 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled their phone then clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee washed their hands.
High priority/12A-29-4/Corrective Action Taken
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed handouts to the operator.
Intermediate/11-07-5
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 handouts to the operator.
Intermediate/11-27-4
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. Provided handouts to the operator. Operator filled out 1 form before the end of the inspection.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back exit of the establishment.
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation

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.