Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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LITTLE MEXICO RESTAURANT

14314 7 ST · DADE CITY · Pasco County · FL 33523

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 24, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3420644
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8621819
DBPR license6102887

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedApril 24, 2024 4:23 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedApril 26, 2024 2:50 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent, Roach & Fly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#5High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 small flying insects in kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces. **Warning**

Warning
#6High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 31 rodent droppings throughout kitchen behind reach-in coolers and on top of storage container holding pots and pans with a lid. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 2

#7Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwash sink to the right of the three compartment sink with items stored in sink like drink pitcher lids. **Warning**

Warning
#8Intermediate53B-09-4

Intermediate – Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed copies still provided for SafeStaff certificates. No original certificates provided. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Basic 4

#1Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles damaged with water stains throughout kitchen, ceiling tiles with holes, and ceilings broken and bulging. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 5 dead roaches in sticky traps off of the cook line underneath dry storage area where chips are stored. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic35A-20-4

Basic – Dead rodent present. Observed 1 dead rodent in a sticky trap. Operator discarded trap with dead rodent. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris on cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 3:12 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
4 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.