Taqueria MI Negrita

15051 US 301, Dade City, FL 33523 · Mobile Food Dispensing Vehicle · License 6150877

C
Grade C
Safety score 71 of 100
Latest visit: Nov 4, 2026 (3 days ago)

What drove the grade

- 1 live small flying insects found near steam table not landing on food.High priority · fixed on the spot · 3 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Oct 28 routine inspection
    1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 1 basic
    -9
  • Complaint after follow-up on Nov 2, now complaint after follow-up
    Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed
    -20
  • Safety score71

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 3 visits

Routine inspection

4 violations found · Inspector came back 2 times
  1. 2nd follow-up visitNov 4, 2026 Complaint after follow-up

    Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.

    2 violations still not corrected:

    • 1 High priority
    • 1 Basic
    What was still cited

    High priority1

    • Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: - 1 live small flying insects found near steam table not landing on food.

      Observed 3 live small flying insects in storage trailer at time of callback inspection.

      Administrative complaint

    Basic1

    • Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening larger than necessary for food service.

      More time given

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
  2. 1st follow-up visitNov 2, 2026 Complaint after follow-up

    Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.

    2 violations still not corrected:

    • 1 High priority
    • 1 Basic
    What was still cited

    High priority1

    • Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: - 1 live small flying insects found near steam table not landing on food.

      Observed no live small flying insects inside of food truck. Observed 22 live small flying insects inside of storage trailer landing on unwashed produce, walls, and floors of storage trailer on site at commissary location. Trailer is just for dry storage and extra refrigeration. Discussed importance of correcting situation with operator.

      Administrative complaint

    Basic1

    • Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening larger than necessary for food service.

      More time given

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
  3. First visitOct 28, 2026

    Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.

    4 violations found:

    • 1 High priority
    • 2 Intermediate
    • 1 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority1

    • Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: - 1 live small flying insects found near steam table not landing on food.

      Operator started to push fly out of food truck. - 10 small flying insects in storage trailer near produce in containers. Operator started to clean and sanitize areas.

      Fixed on the spot

    Intermediate2

    • Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.

      No date marking on Housemade salsas made two days ago. Discussed date marking procedures with operator.

    • Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No soap provided at handwash sink.

      Operator replaced soap.

      Fixed on the spot

    Basic1

    • Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening larger than necessary for food service.

      Mobile food truck door left open with no screen, live fly present. Discussed with operator.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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

Time/temperature control for safety food
Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Ready-to-eat food
Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.

Most cited

Insects, rodents, pests and animals6
Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory1
Handwash sinks and supplies1