Frida's Paleteria Mexicana
1509 Fletcher Ave Unit 101, Tampa, FL 33612 · Permanent Food Service · License 3919156
What drove the grade
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 23 routine inspection1 high priority (1 repeat), 3 intermediate (1 repeat), 4 basic (1 repeat)-23
- Administrative complaint on Oct 23Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score57
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 23, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
8 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 50, Current license displayed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Establishment is open and serving food to the public.
Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
Intermediate3
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No chlorine test kit at time of inspection.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Handwashing sink in back kitchen area is blocked by culinary equipment.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No paper towels at handwashing sink on front line.
Repeat violation
Basic4
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Plastic bottles of sauces used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients on front line.
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.
Utensils stored in standing water at 68°F. Employee discarded water and placed utensil ps at 3 compartment sink.
Code 42, Premises and cleaning equipment: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet mop stored inside mop bucket in back kitchen area.
Repeat violation
Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
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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.