LITTLE MEXICO RESTAURANT
14314 7 ST, Dade City FL 33523 · 352-521-5675
Last inspected Apr 23, 2026 · 15 visits since February 2024
APR 24
JUL 24
MAY 25
NOV 25
APR 26
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 5 live roaches in gasket of reach in cooler on cook line 1 live roach under steam table 1 live roaches on floor at wait station
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
5 cases · $2,600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024029865 | Apr 24, 2024 | Jun 24, 2024 | $800 |
| 3--2024014194 | Feb 21, 2024 | May 13, 2024 | $800 |
| 3--2022020863 | Mar 2, 2022 | Mar 20, 2023 | $200 |
| 3--2019027726 | May 23, 2019 | Aug 22, 2019 | $400 |
| 3--2015015856 | Mar 31, 2015 | Jul 7, 2015 | $400 |
Inspection history
15 visits, newest first
Apr 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed missing dates. Operator corrected date.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Observed in dry storage area, operator secured tanks.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty container, employee cleaned container.
Nov 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Operator removed chicken stored over pineapples in reach in freezer in ware washing area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee removed container lid from hand sink next to triple sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Employee labeled spray bottle with Lysol in n it at server counter.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Employee removed cardboard in stand up reach in coolers in ware washing area and dry storage.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Operator removed personal food from stand up reach in refrigerator in dry storage area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on hairnet during inspection.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In stand up reach in cooler next to back door of kitchen.
May 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw frozen shrimp over ready to eat frozen pineapple chunks. Operator stored properly.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -
Jul 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
Jul 11, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw bacon over corn glass reach in cooler by can good storage. Employee moved raw bacon to bottom shelf in between the corn
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reach in cooler underneath microwave on cooks line. Ambient air temperature 49-50 f Stop sale : cook beef 53 f rice 53 f held over 4 hours
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler underneath microwave on cooks line. Ambient air temperature 49-50 f Stop sale : cook beef 53 f rice 53 f held over 4 hours same cooler sour cream 47 f cheese 47 cut lettuce 47 f manager moved food to reach In freezer less than 4 hours.
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.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach under prep table by reach in freezers. Employee removed and sanitized the area.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee chili and black beans mixed with restaurant food in reach in cooler.
Apr 26, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed copies still provided for SafeStaff certificates. No original certificates provided. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles damaged with water stains throughout kitchen, ceiling tiles with holes, and ceilings broken and bulging.
Apr 26, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 4 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed copies still provided for SafeStaff certificates. No original certificates provided. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles damaged with water stains throughout kitchen, ceiling tiles with holes, and ceilings broken and bulging.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 5 dead roaches in sticky traps off of the cook line underneath dry storage area where chips are stored.
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris on cook line.
Apr 25, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 31 rodent droppings throughout kitchen behind reach-in coolers and on top of storage container holding pots and pans with a lid.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed copies still provided for SafeStaff certificates. No original certificates provided. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles damaged with water stains throughout kitchen, ceiling tiles with holes, and ceilings broken and bulging.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 5 dead roaches in sticky traps off of the cook line underneath dry storage area where chips are stored.
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris on cook line.
Apr 24, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 8 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 small flying insects in kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 31 rodent droppings throughout kitchen behind reach-in coolers and on top of storage container holding pots and pans with a lid.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwash sink to the right of the three compartment sink with items stored in sink like drink pitcher lids.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed copies still provided for SafeStaff certificates. No original certificates provided. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles damaged with water stains throughout kitchen, ceiling tiles with holes, and ceilings broken and bulging.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 5 dead roaches in sticky traps off of the cook line underneath dry storage area where chips are stored.
Dead rodent present. Observed 1 dead rodent in a sticky trap. Operator discarded trap with dead rodent.
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris on cook line.
Apr 24, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Safe staff copies
Feb 28, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Manager took exam on 2/17/24. Raul S.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Safe staff copies
Feb 23, 2024Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pipe at Hand wash sink at wait station is broken off below basin. Sink is unusable.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Manager took exam on 2/17/24. Raul S.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Safe staff copies
Feb 23, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 5 live roaches in gasket of reach in cooler on cook line 1 live roach under steam table 1 live roaches on floor at wait station
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 20 rodent droppings in cabinet under hand wash sink 35 rodent droppings under reach in cooler and steam table 20 under table with flat top and under table next to table 20 rodent droppings under chest freezer in back room. 18 rodent droppings under glass door cooler in back room.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pipe at Hand wash sink at wait station is broken off below basin. Sink is unusable.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Manager took exam on 2/17/24. Raul S.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Safe staff copies
Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 4 dead roaches on shelf under steam table 1 dead roach by soda machine at wait stations
Feb 22, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 5 live roaches in gasket of reach in cooler on cook line 1 live roach under steam table 1 live roaches on floor at wait station
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 20 rodent droppings in cabinet under hand wash sink 35 rodent droppings under reach in cooler and steam table 20 under table with flat top and under table next to table 20 rodent droppings under chest freezer in back room. 18 rodent droppings under glass door cooler in back room.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pipe at Hand wash sink at wait station is broken off below basin. Sink is unusable.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Manager took exam on 2/17/24. Raul S.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Safe staff copies
Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 4 dead roaches on shelf under steam table 1 dead roach by soda machine at wait stations
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On cook line
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. In back room, vertical cooler
Feb 21, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 9 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 5 live roaches in gasket of reach in cooler on cook line 1 live roach under steam table 1 live roaches on floor at wait station
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 20 rodent droppings in cabinet under hand wash sink 35 rodent droppings under reach in cooler and steam table 20 under table with flat top and under table next to table 20 rodent droppings under chest freezer in back room. 18 rodent droppings under glass door cooler in back room.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pipe at Hand wash sink at wait station is broken off below basin. Sink is unusable.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Manager took exam on 2/17/24. Raul S.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Safe staff copies
Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 4 dead roaches on shelf under steam table 1 dead roach by soda machine at wait stations
Dead rodent present. Dead rodent under glass door cooler in back room
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On cook line
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. In back room, vertical cooler
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.