Tierra Caliente Paleteria
317 New Market Rd W, Immokalee, FL 34142 · Permanent Food Service · License 2103630
What drove the grade
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.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 30 routine inspection2 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 4 basic (3 repeats)-11
- Safety score89
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 30, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
6 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate2
Code 11, Employee health: 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.
Observed no employee reporting health agreement, printed form Employee reporting agreement DBPR FORM HR 5030-103 and had operator sign.
Fixed on the spot
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.
Observed no cleanup form printed form Clean up of vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR FORM 5030-104 and gave to operator.
Fixed on the spot
Basic4
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Observed reach in cooler shelves with rust.
Repeat violation
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed grill base, and 6 burner stove soiled with food debris.
Repeat violation
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Bathroom floors not in good condition.
Observed tiles missing in the restroom.
Repeat violation
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Observed no choking poster posted. Printed form Choking Handout DBPR FORM HR 5030-
Fixed on the spot
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.