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ROSALITA'S CANTINA

975 RABBIT RD · SANIBEL · Lee County · FL 33957

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 11, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3446007
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8735033
DBPR license4607455

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#5High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beef (51 F – Cold Holding); scallops (54 F – Cold Holding); shrimp (55 F – Cold Holding) per operator food had been taken out of cooler to clean inside less than one hour prior to inspection. Operator put food on ice and in walk in cooler to rapidly cool. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 2

#6Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like substance inside bar soda nozzle. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocal concerning this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat from inspection dated 04-04-2024 **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottles at dish machine. Repeat from inspection dated 04-04-2024. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocal in regards to this violation was reinforced with the operator **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 4

#1Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink behind bar. Repeat from inspection dated 04-04-2024 **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Single serve to go tins not inverted during storage at bar top. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Taco bowls on cooks line shelf uncovered. Operator covered food. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At dish drying rack. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 12:47 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.