Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

LAS TAPATIAS RESTAURANT

12798 COUNTY RD 512 · FELLSMERE · Indian River County · FL 32948

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 27, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3705457
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13743938
DBPR license4105355

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#4High Priority22-52-4

High Priority – Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. At zero ppm, corrected to 100. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5High Priority08A-17-6

High Priority – 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. Raw chicken over raw pork in reach in freezer not all in original packaging. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Intermediate 1

#6Intermediate16-33-4

Intermediate – Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment when using a chlorine chemical sanitizer. Using chlorine for sanitation bucket but only has quaternary test strips in establishment.

Basic 3

#1Basic32-04-4

Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Bathroom door not self closing.

#2Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone and purse stored on top of rack with food items. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic55-01-4

Basic – Establishment charging automatic credit card fee without properly disclosing the information on the menu and the bill. Automatic credit card fee are required to be on the menu, website and receipt.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:33 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 55 · Automatic gratuity notice
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.