TORTILLERIA Y PALETERIA JALISCO
123 EAST BROAD STREET, Groveland FL 34736 · 863-990-9721
Last inspected Nov 5, 2025 · 6 visits since September 2023
SEP 23
MAR 24
AUG 24
NOV 25
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4 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -license expired 4/1/24. Operator renewed during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2019032428 | May 17, 2019 | Jul 31, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Nov 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 22 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate18 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 22 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting board at front counter -can opener -interior of crockpot -pans on speed rack in back hallway -interior of ice machine
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -operator is dumping ice and drinks down front counter hand sink. Educated operator and employees
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -front counter
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -Juana and Evelia
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Ceiling tiles missing in dish area and back tortilla room Ceiling tiles soiled throughout the establishment
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. -upright reach in cooler containing employee food is leaking into the cooler.
Cutting board at front counter has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -purses on shelf with single service items.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employees prepping tortillas wearing watches and bracelets
Equipment in poor repair. -ice bucket, sugar container by triple sink
Food stored on floor. -box of ice cream cones at front counter. -boxes of mango and fruit cups in walk in freezer
Heavy ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Hole in or other damage to wall. -beside triple sink and popsicle machine
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. -front area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -speed racks in back hallway -black cart beside triple sink -popsicle making equipment
Single-service articles improperly stored. -cups in back hallway
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at front counter.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink at front counter.
Storage area not maintained clean and organized. -outside back of restaurant
Unnecessary items stored in storage enclosure. -clothes dryer, kid pool, 20+ coolers
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Aug 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority6 Intermediate18 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -dish soap over make table at front counter
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of crock pots -white cutting board at make table
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -filling pitcher of water
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -chlorine
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No soap provided at handwash sink by popsicle making area.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -1 expired
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling tiles missing over popsicle making area and damaged throughout the establishment.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -throughout the establishment
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. -reach in cooler at front counter leaking onto floor.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -purses stored on rack with popsicle packages
Equipment in poor repair. -reach in cooler at front counter.
Food stored on floor. -chamoy behind ice cream counter -ice cream cone box by make table -canned goods under prep table at front counter -mango cups in walk in freezer
Hole in or other damage to wall behind ice cream counter
Ice bucket not stored inverted.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair throughout the establishment
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -reach in cooler at front counter
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at popsicle making area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior ice machine
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. -shake in reach in freezer with packaged popsicles.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -boats at front counter
Aug 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 30 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority8 Intermediate18 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -license expired 4/1/24. Operator renewed during inspection.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -cut melon (54F - Cold Holding); crema (53F - Cold Holding); housemade pico de gallo (52F - Cold Holding); cream mix (49F - Cold Holding), all held more than four hours per operator.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cut melon (54F - Cold Holding); crema (53F - Cold Holding); housemade pico de gallo (52F - Cold Holding); cream mix (49F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at front counter, all held more than four hours per operator. Operator discarded.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -dish soap over make table at front counter
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of crock pots -white cutting board at make table
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -filling pitcher of water
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -chlorine
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No soap provided at handwash sink by popsicle making area.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -1 expired
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -bottle of blue liquid and bottle of purple liquid in front area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling tiles missing over popsicle making area and damaged throughout the establishment.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -throughout the establishment
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. -reach in cooler at front counter leaking onto floor.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -purses stored on rack with popsicle packages
Equipment in poor repair. -reach in cooler at front counter.
Food stored on floor. -chamoy behind ice cream counter -ice cream cone box by make table -canned goods under prep table at front counter -mango cups in walk in freezer
Hole in or other damage to wall behind ice cream counter
Ice bucket not stored inverted.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair throughout the establishment
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -reach in cooler at front counter
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at popsicle making area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior ice machine
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. -shake in reach in freezer with packaged popsicles.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -boats at front counter
Mar 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Cut melon 49f. Less than 4 hours.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Can opener blade.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -Front handsink.
Ceiling tile missing. -In rear bakery. -Over popsicle prep area.
Food stored on floor. -Bags of salt and Maseca.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Ice cream scoop.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Standing water in front cooler.
Single-service articles improperly stored. -To go cups on floor.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Bulk container of sugar in popsicle prep room.
Nov 13, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -Front handsink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Side prep area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling tile missing.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Food stored on floor. Maseca in rear room.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In side prep area.
Sep 11, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corn 83f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to reheat.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting board in front prep area. -Can opener blade.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -Front handsink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Side prep area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling tile missing.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Food stored on floor. Maseca in rear room.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In side prep area.
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.