Mr Frontera
1304 8 Ave W, Palmetto, FL 34221 · Permanent Food Service · License 5105679
What drove the grade
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 25 routine inspection1 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 4 basic (1 repeat)-7
- Safety score93
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 25, 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.
5 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink in kitchen. Operator replaced paper towel.
Fixed on the spot
Basic4
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Observed scoop with no handle stored inside dry bean rolling container. Operator removed container.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Observed hood filters missing from hood.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer.
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Observed employee phone stored on top of microwave on prep counter in kitchen. Employee removed phone.
Fixed on the spot
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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.