Pastelitos Marilu
342 W Burleigh Blvd, Tavares, FL 32778 · Permanent Food Service · License 4509020
What drove the grade
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 20 routine inspection3 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 9 basic (5 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most-20
- Safety score80
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitOct 27, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
6 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic6
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
More time given
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
More time given
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
More time given
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
More time given
Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
More time given
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
More time given
- First visitAug 20, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
12 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate3
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.
One new employee. Provided form employee filled out.
Fixed on the spot
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Green cutting board on dish rack.
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
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Basic9
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
InSugar container. Operator removed.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Equipment in poor repair.
One reach in cooler not working.
Repeat violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
In white chest freezers in the kitchen.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Upright three door reach in freezer interior. Reach in freezer interior at cook line.
Repeat violation
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Reach in freezer gaskets at cook line. Upright three door reach in freezer gaskets
Repeat violation
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Forks and spoons on dish rack. Operator inverted
Fixed on the spot
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
In the rest room.
Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Ceiling tiles over fryer and prep table soiled.
Repeat violation
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
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.