Paleteria Magia Fresca

5810 St Augustine Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32207 · Permanent Food Service · License 2615932

Official report

out of 100

Grade D

Safety score 61 of 100

Latest visit: Oct 21, 2026 (3 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Live, small flying insects found.High priority · fixed by the Oct 21 follow-up · 12 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Aug 19 routine inspection
3 high priority (2 fixed by the Oct 21 follow-up, 1 fixed on the spot), 6 intermediate (4 fixed on the spot), 4 basic
-27
Administrative complaint on Aug 19, since fixed
Reduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed
-12
Safety score61

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Aug192026

Routine inspection

13 violations found · Inspector came back once

Follow-up visitOct 21, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitAug 19, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
13 violations found:
- 3 High priority
- 6 Intermediate
- 4 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority3
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
  Observed sour cream, cut tomatoes, cut cabbage (44°F-46°F - Cold Holding) in glass door reach-in cooler at front line area. Operator stated she had some of the foods out during lunch. Operator stated she will leave the door closed for the cooler to chill the foods. Retemped at end of inspection Cut cabbage and cut tomatoes 42°F-43°F, sour cream 45°F
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
  Observed one flying insect in back kitchen area.
- Code 50, Current license displayed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
  Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license. Establishments license expired 6-1-26.
  Administrative complaint
Intermediate6
- 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.
  Operator unable to provide proof that employees are informed of reporting symptoms related to food borne illnesses to person in charge. Distributed health form to operator during this inspection and employee on duty read and signed form.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  Observed white ice making plate/ deflector plate in ice machine in kitchen area soiled.
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  Observed hand wash sink at front line area used to store plastic lids. Operator removed plastic lids.
  Fixed on the spot
  No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink at front service area and also no paper towels at hand wash sink next to ice machine. Operator brought over some napkins to hand wash sink at front line area.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
  Observed unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored at triple sink. Discussed with operator to label the bottle of bleach.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: 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 & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed person in charge unable to provide proof of employee food safety training. Person in charge stated she and one other employee have been here more than 60 days.
Basic4
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
  Observed bag of sugar and whittle waters in plastic bottles stored on floor next to dry food storage shelf. Operator removed both foods to properly store.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away.
  Observed dipper well for ice cream scoops insufficient velocity/turned off. Operator turned it back on.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  Observed souflee cups used to dispense nuts on counter next to glass door reach-in cooler. Operator removed souflee cups.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  Observed ice bin at ice machine in back kitchen area soiled.
Reporting only1
- Code 48, Gas appliances and boilers: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building.
  For reporting purposes only. Observed propane tank in back kitchen area.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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

Time/temperature control for safety food: Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Food-contact surface: Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.