ROSITAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT
With 7 documented inspections, ROSITAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT in LAKELAND has achieved a 3.3/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
Last inspection: 3 weeks ago · 7 reports on file
Wabash Avenue
Lakeland, Florida, 33815
Polk County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
2/17/2026· 3w ago
Visit ID: 13627790
Met Inspection Standards- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
2/6/2026· 1mo ago
Visit ID: 13488954
Follow-up Inspection Required1 high, 3 int, 1 basic
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet towel on front counter Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/01/26 Warning
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning
- 27-09-4:Intermediate - No running water at hand washing sink next to 3-compartment sink Warning
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site Warning
8/11/2025· 7mo ago
Visit ID: 10914837
Met Inspection Standards1 int, 3 basic
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth on cutting board.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
3/3/2025· 1y ago
Visit ID: 10738333
Met Inspection Standards3 int
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Storing dishes in hand washing sink.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
12/9/2024· 1y 3mo ago
Visit ID: 8770093
Met Inspection Standards2 int, 2 basic
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. reachin cooler door handle broken
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Cornbread mix stored on floor.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Storing pot and pans in both handing washing sink.
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - 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
2/13/2024· 2y ago
Visit ID: 8526246
Met Inspection Standards2 high, 1 int
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/24
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen area operator replaced soap Corrected On-Site
10/13/2023· 2y 5mo ago
Visit ID: 8371004
Met Inspection Standards1 int, 3 basic
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of to go cups stored on floor in back storage
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 2 wet wiping clothes sitting on counter in kitchen area
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dishes sitting in hand washing sink in back prep area