TORTILLERIA Y PALETERIA JALISCO

Name: TORTILLERIA Y PALETERIA JALISCO
Address: 123 EAST BROAD STREET, GROVELAND, FL, 34736, US
Rating: 41.2

123 EAST BROAD STREET, GROVELAND, FL 34736

License #4508338

🌮 Mexican/Latin ℹ️

41.2 Grade F / 100

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November 5, 2025 · 22 findings · 0 critical

Routine - Food

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TORTILLERIA Y PALETERIA JALISCO in GROVELAND currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 41.2 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 6 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on November 5, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 103 total violations — 7 critical, 26 major, 70 minor.

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The latest inspection on November 5, 2025 shows 22 observation rows: no critical rows, 4 major, and 18 minor.

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Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[36-36-4] Ceiling tiles missing in dish area and back tortilla room Ceiling tiles soiled throughout the establishment
[28-02-4] Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. -upright reach in cooler containing employee food is leaking into the cooler.
[14-09-4] Cutting board at front counter has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -purses on shelf with single service items.
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employees prepping tortillas wearing watches and bracelets
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. -ice bucket, sugar container by triple sink
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. -box of ice cream cones at front counter. -boxes of mango and fruit cups in walk in freezer
[14-69-4] Heavy ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. -beside triple sink and popsicle machine
[10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
[38-07-4] Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. -front area
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -speed racks in back hallway -black cart beside triple sink -popsicle making equipment
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. -cups in back hallway
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at front counter.
[29-20-5] Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink at front counter.
[33-34-4] Storage area not maintained clean and organized. -outside back of restaurant
[33-30-4] Unnecessary items stored in storage enclosure. -clothes dryer, kid pool, 20+ coolers
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting board at front counter -can opener -interior of crockpot -pans on speed rack in back hallway -interior of ice machine
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -operator is dumping ice and drinks down front counter hand sink. Educated operator and employees
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -front counter
[53B-14-5] Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -Juana and Evelia

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
[36-36-4] Ceiling tiles missing over popsicle making area and damaged throughout the establishment.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -throughout the establishment
[28-02-4] Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. -reach in cooler at front counter leaking onto floor.
[32-12-5] Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -purses stored on rack with popsicle packages
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. -reach in cooler at front counter.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. -chamoy behind ice cream counter -ice cream cone box by make table -canned goods under prep table at front counter -mango cups in walk in freezer
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall behind ice cream counter
[10-14-5] Ice bucket not stored inverted.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
[38-01-4] Light shield damaged/in disrepair throughout the establishment
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
[05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -reach in cooler at front counter
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at popsicle making area.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior ice machine
[12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. -shake in reach in freezer with packaged popsicles.
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -boats at front counter
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -dish soap over make table at front counter
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of crock pots -white cutting board at make table
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -filling pitcher of water
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -chlorine
[05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink by popsicle making area.
[53B-14-5] Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -1 expired

Disposition: Warning Issued
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. -reach in cooler at front counter.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
[36-36-4] Ceiling tiles missing over popsicle making area and damaged throughout the establishment.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -throughout the establishment
[28-02-4] Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. -reach in cooler at front counter leaking onto floor.
[32-12-5] Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -purses stored on rack with popsicle packages
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. -chamoy behind ice cream counter -ice cream cone box by make table -canned goods under prep table at front counter -mango cups in walk in freezer
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall behind ice cream counter
[10-14-5] Ice bucket not stored inverted.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
[38-01-4] Light shield damaged/in disrepair throughout the establishment
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
[05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -reach in cooler at front counter
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at popsicle making area.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior ice machine
[12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. -shake in reach in freezer with packaged popsicles.
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -boats at front counter
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -license expired 4/1/24. Operator renewed during inspection.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -cut melon (54F - Cold Holding); crema (53F - Cold Holding); housemade pico de gallo (52F - Cold Holding); cream mix (49F - Cold Holding), all held more than four hours per operator.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cut melon (54F - Cold Holding); crema (53F - Cold Holding); housemade pico de gallo (52F - Cold Holding); cream mix (49F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at front counter, all held more than four hours per operator. Operator discarded.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -dish soap over make table at front counter
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of crock pots -white cutting board at make table
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -filling pitcher of water
[53A-07-6] No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -chlorine
[05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink by popsicle making area.
[53B-14-5] Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -1 expired
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -bottle of blue liquid and bottle of purple liquid in front area.