Las Tapatias Restaurant in Fellsmere
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12798 County Rd 512, Fellsmere, FL 32948Las Tapatias Restaurant in Fellsmere has accumulated 137 violations across 20 inspections between 2016 and December 2025, averaging 6.85 violations per inspection — significantly higher than the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. High-priority violations have been recurring throughout the record, with employee health policy violations cited in at least 5 inspections, handwashing and hand-washing facility violations appearing in 7 inspections, and chemical storage violations documented in 6 inspections. Proper cooking temperatures, approved food sources, and time-as-a-control violations have also appeared multiple times across the inspection history. The most recent inspection on December 29, 2025 identified 12 violations including repeat high-priority findings for employee health policy, chemical storage, and proper hand and arm washing, with the disposition Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Las Tapatias Restaurant in Fellsmere: Comparison to Indian River County Averages
Las Tapatias Restaurant in Fellsmere: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)
— 3 inspections15 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections18 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections20 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Las Tapatias Restaurant in Fellsmere: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Las Tapatias Restaurant in Fellsmere last inspected?
- Las Tapatias Restaurant in Fellsmere was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 29, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Las Tapatias Restaurant in Fellsmere?
- The most frequently cited violations at Las Tapatias Restaurant in Fellsmere are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health policy, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Las Tapatias Restaurant in Fellsmere had?
- Las Tapatias Restaurant in Fellsmere has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Las Tapatias Restaurant in Fellsmere find?
- Las Tapatias Restaurant in Fellsmere was most recently inspected on December 29, 2025 with 4 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Las Tapatias Restaurant in Fellsmere ever been shut down?
- No, Las Tapatias Restaurant in Fellsmere has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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