LATROPICAL ARTISAN PALETAS

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed Diana Bermudez with an expired CFM on 03-11-2025. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink at back area with mop inside. Mop was removed. Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink at front counter. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with mold like substance inside and at its edge. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle inside sugar container at back kitchen. Bowl was removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed no drop down ceiling at front counter. Also observed back area ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable. Warning

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage at back kitchen area. Warning

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license posted from October 1, 2025. Warning

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside chest freezer near back exit door and both units next to 3CS. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar and dextrose not labeled at back kitchen area. Products were labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

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. Provided to operator via email.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed table blocking hand washing sink at kitchen area.

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

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter person in charge replaced. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

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 manager order books but certificate was not filled for each employee. Advised operator to order more books and give the training to all employees and fill one certificate per employee. Warning

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. Observed employee Gisselle Labarca with no health reporting agreement hired 2 weeks prior.

Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed person in charge unable to answer what the chlorine concentration should be for sanitation, coached person in charge.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed strawberry syrup cases on floor by back exit door.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on every reach in freezer.

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop in standing water at 77F at front counter.

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean containers on top of reach in freezer by 3 compartment sink.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front service hand sink and kitchen hand sink. - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-31: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front service hand sink and kitchen hand sink. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-31: 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. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-31: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front service hand sink. - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-31: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front service hand sink. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed near ware washing area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-31: soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed near ware washing area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-31: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Time Extended

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front service hand sink and kitchen hand sink.

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.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed stored in sugar container.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed sugar and dry milk stored on floor in kitchen. Observed ice cream batter stored on floor.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front service hand sink.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of reach in freezer soiled. Observed ice cream machine where popsicles are made soiled with accumulated old food debris. Observed exterior of containers soiled.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed near ware washing area.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.