TAQUERIA LA VILLITA
14720 DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR, Dover FL 33527
Last inspected Jul 31, 2025 · 8 visits since June 2024
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JUL 25
— STEADY
4 inspections within 43 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Observed grey waste water with food particles dumping directly onto pavement at IGA parking lot. Water is pooling underneath the trailer and throughout the parking lot. Manager reattached PVC pipe to food trailer. Observed operator, take floor brush and start scraping gray water out onto parking lot, spreading it over a larger area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025039467 | Apr 16, 2025 | Nov 3, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 31, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 30, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler: Shredded cheese (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw pork (45F - Cold Holding) cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding). Unit was not plugged into power. Manager got unit plugged in and went and got ice from gas station and began icing down product
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked by pans, manager removed
Cardboard used for floors
Jul 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 16, 2025Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Operator has secondary trailer that is not fully closed. Observed cases of peppers, onions, tomatoes to boxes cutting boards and flattop grill. Also observed to go bags hanging inside of unit. Evidence of food preparation observed due to food debris being directly on ground from cooking equipment.
Apr 16, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 4 violations recorded. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Observed grey waste water with food particles dumping directly onto pavement at IGA parking lot. Water is pooling underneath the trailer and throughout the parking lot. Manager reattached PVC pipe to food trailer. Observed operator, take floor brush and start scraping gray water out onto parking lot, spreading it over a larger area.
Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Operator has secondary trailer that is not fully closed. Observed cases of peppers, onions, tomatoes to boxes cutting boards and flattop grill. Also observed to go bags hanging inside of unit. Evidence of food preparation observed due to food debris being directly on ground from cooking equipment.
Food stored outside. Observed cases of whole peppers, bottled water, onions, whole melons being stored in open air trailer that is not licensable
Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Front right tire deflated on unit.
Feb 12, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 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.
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.
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.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Hard connected into propane tank
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
Dec 10, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority6 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over from ready-to-eat food. Pan Of raw beef stored over cooked pork in reach in cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cooked pork (70F - Hot Holding) out on counter since previous night
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked beef (121F - Hot Holding); cooked pork (70F - Hot Holding). Manager put beef on flat top to reheat. Stop sale on pork
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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink had dishes piled and unable to access. Manager cleared
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager got paper towels
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.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken and pork in reach in cooler made previous day
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Hard connected into propane tank
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
Stored food not covered. Pans of cooked and raw pork and chicken uncovered in reach in cooler.
Jun 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water.
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