Rosita's Restaurant
199 W Palm Dr, Florida City, FL 33034 · Permanent Food Service · License 2323860
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 Jul 27 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 2 basic (1 repeat)-12
- Safety score88
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitJul 27, 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.
5 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.
Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef at reach in cooler near triple sink. Operator stored products properly at time of inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate2
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
Operator was unable to know the difference between quaternary chemical test kit and chlorine chemical test kit.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Operator provided paper towels.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Basic2
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Observed old labels stuck on clean plastic containers above the triple sink.
Repeat violation
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Observed at exit door.
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.