Wauchula, Hardee County

PALETERIA MIS TESOROS

401 N 6TH AVENUE, Wauchula, FL 33873

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
3 Basic
Oct 1, 2025
City
Wauchula
County
Hardee
Status
Closed
Inspections
11

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Oct 1, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

14-11-5

Detail 24082060

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket is torn on reach in cooler in the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-12: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: Time Extended

33-11-4

Detail 24082059

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-12: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: Time Extended

05-09-4

Detail 24082058

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient air thermometer in the reach in freezer with the ice cream at front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-12: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: Time Extended

Jun 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

53A-01-7

Detail 23821217

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Owner cannot locate the paperwork. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-12: Time Extended

16-37-1

Detail 23821216

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-12: Time Extended

50-09-4

Detail 23821220

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-12: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 23821218

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket is torn on reach in cooler in the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-12: Time Extended

29-09-4

Detail 23821213

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed sink in front of restaurant is missing a handle for the cold water. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-12: Time Extended

33-11-4

Detail 23821219

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-12: Time Extended

05-09-4

Detail 23821215

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient air thermometer in the reach in freezer with the ice cream at front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-12: Time Extended

29-11-4

Detail 23821214

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed three compartment sink in back of kitchen is leaking and spraying water from the faucet. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-12: Time Extended

Jun 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 8Total: 15

01B-01-4

Detail 23820499

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one can of Delmonte Corn on the bottom shelf in the kitchen dented, operator voluntarily discarded. Warning

35A-04-4

Detail 23820501

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 14 rodent droppings in the front area behind the two ice cream reach in freezers. Warning

11-27-4

Detail 23820500

Intermediate - 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. Printed a copy for owner by end of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 23820492

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Owner cannot locate the paperwork. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 23820498

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation Warning

11-26-1

Detail 23820506

Intermediate - 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. Printed a copy for owner signed before end of inspection. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 23820504

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at the handwashing sink in the back room. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 23820495

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

14-11-5

Detail 23820505

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket is torn on reach in cooler in the kitchen. Warning

29-09-4

Detail 23820496

Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed sink in front of restaurant is missing a handle for the cold water. Warning

33-11-4

Detail 23820502

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning

05-09-4

Detail 23820493

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient air thermometer in the reach in freezer with the ice cream at front counter. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 23820503

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at the handwashing sink in the back room. Warning

25-02-4

Detail 23820497

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed on two of the dessert cases in the front area with spoons and forks upright and not handle first. Warning

29-11-4

Detail 23820494

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed three compartment sink in back of kitchen is leaking and spraying water from the faucet. Warning

Apr 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

16-37-1

Detail 23698422

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kit for their chlorine triple sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: Time Extended

Feb 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 6

01B-07-4

Detail 23538023

High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed a container cheese sauce with mold growth on it in the reach in cooler. Operator willingly disposed of the product. Warning

50-17-3

Detail 23538026

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed their license expired 12/1/24 Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

16-37-1

Detail 23538024

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kit for their chlorine triple sink. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 23538025

Intermediate - 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 and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed an employee preparing food that has been helping the operator for over 60 days. Operator states they only help out once a week. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23538028

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed three containers of food stored on the floor of the kitchen. Operator placed the product on a shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-07-4

Detail 23538027

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a in use ice cream scoop in standing 79F degree water. Operator dumped the water. Corrected On-Site Warning

Mar 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 7

50-17-3

Detail 22696972

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 12/1/23 Repeat Violation Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01B-02-5

Detail 22696966

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed reach in display case at dining area. (); fruit salad with cream , 3 servings. Made on 2/28/24 (45F - Cold Holding); and flan 8 eamade 3/2/24 (45F - Cold Holding) see stop sale Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 22696969

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed reach in display case at dining area. (); fruit salad with cream , 3 servings. Operator stated items were Made on 2/28/24 (45F - Cold Holding); and flan 8 ea. made 3/2/24 (45F - Cold Holding) see stop sale Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

35A-01-4

Detail 22696967

Intermediate - Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. Pet dog brought into establishment by patron during inspection. Operator asked patron to take dog out. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 22696970

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. fruit salad with cream , 3 servings. Per operator Made on 2/28/24 (45F - Cold Holding); and flan 8 ea, made 3/2/24 (45F - Cold Holding) Repeat Violation Warning

14-69-4

Detail 22696971

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed reach in upright 2 door stainless freezer doors frozen shut. Inspector unable to open. Warning

22-16-4

Detail 22696968

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior compressor and fan cover has white buildup on interior of reach in cooler at back prep area. Warning

Oct 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 4

03A-02-5

Detail 22381958

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed display case (); flan (44F - Cold Holding); rice milk (46F - Cold Holding). See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: At callback observed display case with cheese cake at 48F, vanilla yogurt fruit salad found at 46F. Operator stated that she put the items onto the cooler 1.5 hours ago from another cooler and moved them to another cooler to quickly cool to 41F within 3 hours. operator stated that the AC repairman explained to her that this display case cannot be made to hold any colder. But she continued to use the case to hold time and temperature controlled foods. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 22381959

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: At Callback 10/19/23 observed handsink at warewash area blocked with utensils on front Bibb of handsink and utensils inside handsink basin. Unable to use blocked. Operator removed items. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 22381957

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed shake metal mixing cup stored in handsink at front counter Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: At Callback 10/19/23 observed scrub pads and dirty wipe cloth stored in handsink at front counter. Admin Complaint

32-12-5

Detail 22381960

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: Time Extended

Aug 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 7Basic: 9Total: 20

22-48-5

Detail 22175155

High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed splashless bleach on premises no other sanitizer available. No warewashing will be done until correct sanitizer is available. Corrective Action Taken Warning

50-17-3

Detail 22175174

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 12/1/22 Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01B-02-5

Detail 22175158

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. display case (); flan (44F - Cold Holding); rice milk (46F - Cold Holding) Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 22175162

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed display case (); flan (44F - Cold Holding); rice milk (46F - Cold Holding). See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

13-06-4

Detail 22175167

Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Employee with painted nails. Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22175156

Intermediate - 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. Inspector provided handout at inspection via email. Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22175165

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed old food on slicer at back prep area. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 22175160

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31A-11-4

Detail 22175164

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed shake metal mixing cup stored in handsink at front counter Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

16-37-1

Detail 22175163

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22175159

Intermediate - 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. Inspector provided handout at inspection via email. Corrective Action Taken Warning

32-12-5

Detail 22175168

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

13-03-4

Detail 22175170

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22175157

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed sugar bulk container stored on floor at back prep area. Warning

10-07-4

Detail 22175166

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoop stored in standing water with food debris visible floating on surface at front counter. Warning

51-13-4

Detail 22175172

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector provided handout at inspection via email. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 22175171

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at front counter. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08B-12-5

Detail 22175173

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cut mango in cooler at back prep not covered. Warning

29-11-4

Detail 22175161

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe under 3 bay sink with leak being caught in bucket. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 22175169

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar in reused container without the common name label. Warning

Oct 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

03A-02-5

Detail 21523529

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. flan (45F - Cold Holding); pudding (46F - Cold Holding) Observed display cooler not holding foods at 41F or colder. Operator removed foods to another cooler. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

05-05-4

Detail 21523528

Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed display cooler thermometer reading 41.5 F ambient air at 45F.

Jul 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 6

50-17-2

Detail 21222622

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 21222620

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cream desserts found at 45F in the front display case. Foods moved to back reach in cooler to recool to 41F. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 21222621

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.dishes stored in handsink at front counter. Operator removed to back warewash. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 21222619

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided towels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

32-12-5

Detail 21222623

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

31B-04-4

Detail 21222624

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Repeat Violation

Oct 26, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

16-37-1

Detail 20615527

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

31B-02-4

Detail 20615526

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at ware washing area handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

53B-02-5

Detail 20615528

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

31B-04-4

Detail 20615529

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at frontline and ware washing area handwash sink. Emailed operator the form to post. Repeat Violation