Lorita's Fresh Mexican Food
10278 Causway Blvd, Suite 13, Tampa, FL 33619 · Permanent Food Service · License 3918726
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Nov 2 routine inspection1 high priority (no follow-up needed), 2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 1 basic-9
- Safety score91
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitNov 2, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
4 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Raw shrimp stored above limes in walk in cooler
Intermediate2
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Cooler for tortillas in front of hand washing sink. Employee removed
Fixed on the spot
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: 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/ 7 employees on duty no food manager present.
Basic1
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Beans in a bucket on floor walk in cooler
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.