Mr Frontera in Palmetto
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1304 8 Ave W, Palmetto, FL 34221Mr Frontera in Palmetto was emergency-closed on December 1, 2025 for roach activity and has been inspected 25 times since 2022, accumulating 168 violations—averaging 6.7 violations per inspection, nearly 30 percent above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been chronic: employee health policy violations appeared in 8 inspections, hand-washing violations in 6 inspections, and shell stock requirement violations in 5 inspections. The facility received a disciplinary action resulting in $400 in fines. Following the December 1 emergency closure, callback inspections on December 2 showed mixed compliance—one callback was completed with compliance, while the other callback was not complied. The most recent routine inspection on March 17, 2026 documented 12 violations including high-priority findings for employee health policy, hand-washing, shell stock requirements, and food contact surfaces, with the inspection completed with no further action required.
Most recent closure: December 1, 2025 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Mr Frontera in Palmetto: Comparison to Manatee County Averages
Mr Frontera in Palmetto: Emergency Closure History (1)
Mr Frontera in Palmetto: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2025085730 | $400.00 | Dec 1, 2025 | Miami (Doral) |
Mr Frontera in Palmetto: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 5 inspections31 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections18 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections20 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Mr Frontera in Palmetto: Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Mr Frontera in Palmetto under active enforcement?
- Records show 3 emergency order inspections between December 1, 2025 and December 2, 2025. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- When was Mr Frontera in Palmetto last inspected?
- Mr Frontera in Palmetto was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 17, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Mr Frontera in Palmetto last shut down?
- Mr Frontera in Palmetto was last shut down on December 1, 2025 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Mr Frontera in Palmetto?
- The most frequently cited violations at Mr Frontera in Palmetto are: Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Mr Frontera in Palmetto had?
- Mr Frontera in Palmetto has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Mr Frontera in Palmetto find?
- Mr Frontera in Palmetto was most recently inspected on March 17, 2026 with 4 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Mr Frontera in Palmetto ever been shut down?
- Yes, Mr Frontera in Palmetto has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- Has Mr Frontera in Palmetto faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Mr Frontera in Palmetto has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Mr Frontera in Palmetto been fined?
- Mr Frontera in Palmetto has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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