Rositas Mexican Restaurant
741 N Wabash Ave, Lakeland, FL 33815 · Permanent Food Service · License 6308148
What drove the grade
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 22 routine inspection1 intermediate, 1 basic-4
- Safety score96
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitJul 22, 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.
2 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Hand washing sink by 3-compartment sink is blocked by storage of pot and pans in front.
Basic1
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Tongs on stored on handle of oven
Reporting only1
Code 48, Gas appliances and boilers: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building.
For reporting purposes only. Operator moved LP tanks to outside.
Fixed on the spot
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.