TAQUERIA ROSITAS
1775 FLORIDA AVE N · WAUCHULA · Hardee County · FL 33873
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
35A-23-4High Priority – Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed approximately 50 roach droppings on the drain board and in the 3 compartment sink. Observed 10 roach droppings on the counter by the window. This is a non-operational inspection due to the establishment being in an extended period of not operating. Establishment must be in compliance with all applicable rules and regulations prior to reopening. Contact the Division of Hotels and Restaurants at [email protected] with any questions concerning reopening.
Intermediate 7
11-27-4Intermediate – 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. Printed a copy for operator. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. Printed a copy for operator, it was signed by end of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink.
Basic 4
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-04-4Basic – 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.
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in cooler by the 3 compartment sink.
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe is leaking under 3 compartment sink.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 11, 2026 12:10 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.