ROSITAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT
741 N WABASH AVE, Lakeland FL 33815 · 863-686-0150
Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/24
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
6 cases · $3,640
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2017034843 | Jul 17, 2017 | Dec 19, 2017 | — |
| 3--2016044796 | Sep 22, 2016 | Jan 4, 2017 | $800 |
| 3--2016024942 | May 17, 2016 | Oct 25, 2016 | $1,000 |
| 3--2016028004 | Jun 7, 2016 | Oct 25, 2016 | — |
| 3--2015048407 | Oct 16, 2015 | Mar 11, 2016 | $800 |
| 3--2015013575 | Feb 17, 2015 | Sep 2, 2015 | $1,040 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink by 3-compartment sink is blocked by storage of pot and pans in front.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on stored on handle of oven
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Operator moved LP tanks to outside.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/01/26
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No running water at hand washing sink next to 3-compartment sink
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At hand washing sink in first kitchen. Operator turned on hot water at the value.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet towel on front counter
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth on cutting board.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Storing dishes in hand washing sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Storing pot and pans in both handing washing sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Several foods in reaching cooler
Equipment in poor repair. reachin cooler door handle broken
Food stored on floor. Cornbread mix stored on floor.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/24
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over cooked veggie in reachin cooler. Operator moved eggs.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen area operator replaced soap
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dishes sitting in hand washing sink in back prep area
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of to go cups stored on floor in back storage
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 2 wet wiping clothes sitting on counter in kitchen area
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.