ROSALITA'S TEX MEX GRILL
5949 S CONGRESS AVE, Atlantis FL 33462 · 8082255440
Last inspected May 13, 2026 · 13 visits since November 2023
JAN 25
APR 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
MAY 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found Approximately 4-5 at bar. Approximately 2 at hand wash sink by entrance to kitchen. Approximately 2 at soda beverage station.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2023070348 | Nov 29, 2023 | Dec 27, 2023 | $200 |
| 2--2018049119 | Sep 6, 2018 | Sep 28, 2018 | $200 |
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
May 13, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 12, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 25ppm) Operator primed machine, rechecked 100ppm.
Live, small flying insects found Approximately 4-5 at bar. Approximately 2 at hand wash sink by entrance to kitchen. Approximately 2 at soda beverage station.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Texas chili made 5/4 at walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 4 door True cooler: pollo fundido (cooked chicken) (52F - Cold Holding); cooked corn (53F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (53F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator moved products to walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. caramelized onions (113F - Hot Holding); beef Demi glacé (109F - Hot Holding) Observed double panned on char grill. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator returned products to stove to reheat to 165+F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled with black mold like substance. Black mold like substance On interior plastic guard of ice machine.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Water pitcher in hand wash sink at cook line. Operator removed water pitcher.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At cook line flip top cooler.
Feb 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. tasty beef (cooked beef) (45-46F - Cooling) at 11:37; cooling since 2/22 at 1:30pm Observed in deep covered container in walk in cooler. At current rate of cooling product did not reach 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. tasty beef (cooked beef) (45-46F - Cooling) at 11:37; cooling since 2/22 at 1:30pm Observed in deep covered container in walk in cooler. At current rate of cooling product did not reach 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw shell eggs over fully cooked ribs at tall reach in cooler at cook line. Operator stored products properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. pinto beans (134F - Hot Holding) Observed in steam table. Per operator, product out of temperature for approximately 20 minutes. Operator returned product to steamer to reheat to 165+F
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with black mold like substance and food debris. Operator removed can opener to be cleaned and sanitized.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer spray bottle at bar not labeled.
Oct 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 26, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly 0ppm.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Crab salad date marked 9.14.25 in 4 door reach in cooler at cook line.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At entrance to kitchen. Operator provided soap.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit 105F on cook line. Cook discarded water.
Stored fried ice cream not covered in chest freezer. Operator covered.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Crab and beef in triple sink no running water. Cook turned water on.
Apr 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Tasty beef salsa 55F, tasty chicken salsa 52F, cooked yesterday in a deep covered container in walk in cooler. See stop sale
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Tasty beef salsa 55F, tasty chicken salsa 52F, cooked yesterday in a deep covered container in walk in cooler.
Standing water in bottom of left reach-in-cooler on cook line.
Jan 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 23, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee entered kitchen from outside put gloves on and handled clean dishes, without washing her hands first. Employee went to wash her hands.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license exp. 12.1.24
Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Tomato salsa 48F-51F prepared yesterday and placed in walk in cooler over night, then this morning transferred to walk in freezer. Salsa is in 4 deep, covered and stacked containers.
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Tomato salsa 48F-51F prepared with fresh tomatoes yesterday and placed in walk in cooler over night, then this morning transferred to walk in freezer. Salsa is in 4 deep, covered and stacked containers. See stop sale.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Huevos Rancheros served with two sunny side up eggs not disclosed as undercooked on menu.
Spray bottle containing windex not labeled in wait station.
Raw tomatoes in delivery box not washed prior to cutting in prep area. Cook washed tomatoes.
Jul 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Non-service animals permitted in the premises of the establishment. Small dog sitting with its owner in a dining room booth - guest with dog left the building during the inspection.
Feb 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Operator removed pitcher from hot line hand sink.
Stored food not covered. Trays of cooked rice in walk in freezer not covered - operator covered.
Nov 29, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler - Salsa (45F- Cold Holding) operator states not portioned or prepared today held in walk in cooler overnight and more than 4 hours - see stop sale. Fry station make table - Cooked Ground beef (45F cold holding.) operator states not portioned or prepared today held in Fry station make line overnight and more than 4 hours - see stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler - Salsa (45F- Cold Holding) operator states not portioned or prepared today held in walk in cooler overnight and more than 4 hours - see stop sale. Fry station make table - Cooked Ground beef (45F cold holding.) operator states not portioned or prepared today held in Fry station make line overnight and more than 4 hours - see stop sale
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine >100ppm); Operator corrected - Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm)
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Garbage can blocking hand washing sink in prep area. Operator removed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Prep table open employee water bottle, operator removed.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Container full of tortillas was stored on floor - operator moved 6 inch off floor.
Standing water in bottom of Hotline make table.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Steaks sitting in standing water at 3 compartment sink, operator corrected by turning on water.
Nov 3, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 2, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher handled dirty utensils then removed from dishwasher with same gloves no hand wash. Educated operator proper glove changing and hand wash when working dish area. Employee washed hands.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. single door reach in cooler on hot line - raw shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); Poultry (52F - Cold Holding); Beef (52F - Cold Holding) operator states not portioned or prepared today held overnight and more than 4 hours - see stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. single door reach in cooler - raw shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); Poultry (52F - Cold Holding); Beef (52F - Cold Holding) operator states not portioned or prepared today held overnight and more than 4 hours - see stop sale.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen hand sink blocked by utility prep table.
Dead roaches on premises. One dead behind the bar on floor next lowboy reach in cooler. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized area.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food on prep table on hot line - operator removed candy bar.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Dry storage - employee handbags above food products - operator removed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hot line sink.
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