LORITA'S FRESH MEXICAN FOOD
10278 CAUSWAY BLVD, SUITE 13 · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33619
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over strawberry puree in reach in freezer.
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemicals above soda boxes, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter missing vacuum breaker.
Intermediate 1
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 6+ employees working with no food manager on site.
Basic 7
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Containers wet nesting next to 3 Compartment Sink.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on below grill. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in rice, in dry storage.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets on cook line. Reach in cooler door handle on cook line. Exterior of equipment through kitchen.
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go boxes not inverted near register, operator inverted at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of cinnamon sugar not labeled, operator labeled at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 11, 2026 1:45 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.