How many health inspections has Rositas Food Truck INC in Gibsonton had?

Rositas Food Truck INC in Gibsonton has had 0 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 0 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.

Has Rositas Food Truck INC in Gibsonton ever been shut down?

No, Rositas Food Truck INC in Gibsonton has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.

Has Rositas Food Truck INC in Gibsonton faced any disciplinary actions?

Yes, Rositas Food Truck INC in Gibsonton has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $800.00 in fines.

How much has Rositas Food Truck INC in Gibsonton been fined?

Rositas Food Truck INC in Gibsonton has been fined a total of $800.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

How many inspections has Rositas Food Truck INC in Gibsonton had?

Rositas Food Truck INC in Gibsonton has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.

What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Rositas Food Truck INC in Gibsonton find?

Rositas Food Truck INC in Gibsonton was most recently inspected by FDACS on October 23, 2024 (Focused Inspection).

Has Rositas Food Truck INC in Gibsonton had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?

No, Rositas Food Truck INC in Gibsonton has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.

Rositas Food Truck INC in Gibsonton

6101 Symmes Rd, Gibsonton, FL 33534

Hillsborough County · Food Service
Owner: Maria Del Carmen Garcia Cardenas , Maria Suyapa Garcia Cardenas
DBPR License: MFD3953490
FDACS Estab #: 416335

Overview

Rositas Food Truck INC in Gibsonton, FL has 0 inspections on record with 0 total violations (0 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures, and $800.00 in fines across 1 disciplinary action (plus 3 FDACS inspections).

0Inspections

0Violations

0Closures

$800in Fines

3FDACS Insp.

Last inspected FDACS: October 23, 2024

Rositas Food Truck INC in Gibsonton: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages

This Facility 0 violations / inspection 0 violations per inspection

Hillsborough County Avg 5.76 violations / inspection 5.76 county average

This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures

Hillsborough County Avg 0.25 closures / facility 0.25 county average

Rositas Food Truck INC in Gibsonton: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $800.00

Disciplinary action history for Rositas Food Truck INC in Gibsonton
Action Date	Case Number	Fine	Violation Date	Enforcement Office
Aug 28, 2025	3--2025059798	$800.00	Jul 21, 2025	Fort Lauderdale

Rositas Food Truck INC in Gibsonton: FDACS Inspection History (3)

Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.

2024 — 1 inspection

Oct 23, 2024 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: STEFANIA

Comments: Visit conducted in response to Hurricane Milton follow-up.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

2023 — 2 inspections

Sep 6, 2023 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: KEVIN WORSTER, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Consultation visit with food establishment management. Changed the food entity category to Grocery Store less than 15,000 sqft from a 122 Convenience store with, prepackaged only, no food service. Per owners request. Payments can be made online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or can be mailed to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, P.O. Box 6720, Tallahassee FL 32314-6720. Checks and money orders are to be payable to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. All payments must include the Food Establishment number and reason of payment type in the memo section of the check or money order.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Aug 24, 2023 — Met Inspection Requirements· 6 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: KEVIN WORSTER, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to [email protected]. Please note each observation that has been corrected. Payments can be made online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or can be mailed to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, P.O. Box 6720, Tallahassee FL 32314-6720. Checks and money orders are to be payable to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. All payments must include the Food Establishment number and reason of payment type in the memo section of the check or money order. Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided. Thank you for submitting your food establishment permit application. To complete the application process, you must remit payment in full. To expedite the processing of your food permit application, electronic online payment is available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Follow the instructions on the portal page for payment processing. Payment by check or money order is also accepted, but must be made payable to FDACS and remitted to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, PO Box 6720, Tallahassee, FL 32314-6720. Please note that payment by check or money order may delay the processing of your food permit application. Permit fees must be paid in full before your application can be processed further. Failure to pay any permit fees in full will result in the denial of your permit and you may be subject to administrative penalties if you are found operating without a valid food permit, which is a violation of Section 500.12(1)(a), Florida Statutes. If you are found to be in violation of this provision, the Department may impose up to a $5,000.00 fine against you and/or seek administrative action to close your business. The Minimum Requirements stated in 5K-4.033, Limited Poultry and Egg Farm Operation were used by the food safety inspector to determine compliance before farm obtaining a food permit. The farm operation is responsible for meeting all applicable requirements of Chapters 500 and 583, Florida Statutes, Chapters 5K-5 and 5K-6, Florida Administrative Code and USDA Food Safety Inspection Service exemption requirements.

Risk-Based Violations

6-301.14 Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees. 6-301.14

Restroom: No hand wash sign posted in restroom.

95 Establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who has passed a test through a recognized accredited program. 5K-4.021(1), F.A.C.

No certified food protection manager.

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-302.12 Food temperature measuring device not provided or not readily accessible for use in ensuring food temperatures are attained and maintained; or food temperature measuring device with a suitable small-diameter probe not provided or not readily accessible to accurately measure the temperature in thin foods. 4-302.12 Pf

Establishment does not have a probe stem thermometer. COS: One was acquired during inspection.

4-204.11 Temperature measuring device sensor not located to measure the air temperature or a simulated product temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit or in the coolest part of a hot food storage unit; cold or hot holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety food not equipped with at least one integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display; or temperature measuring device not designed to be easily readable. 4-204.112(A), (B) and (D)

Retail: Reach in display case missing an ambient thermometer.

5-501.17 Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. 5-501.17

No covered can in unisex restroom.

6-101.11 Materials for indoor floor, wall, and ceiling surfaces under conditions of normal use are not smooth, durable, or easily cleanable for areas where food operations are conducted; or are absorbent for areas subject to moisture, or flushing or spray cleaning methods. Carpet for carpeted areas is not closely woven and easily cleanable. Floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings not designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. 6-101.11 and 6-201.11

Retail: Bare unsealed wood used as kick board under stand up reach-in cooler and display case.

Rositas Food Truck INC in Gibsonton: Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has Rositas Food Truck INC in Gibsonton had?: Rositas Food Truck INC in Gibsonton has had 0 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 0 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
Has Rositas Food Truck INC in Gibsonton ever been shut down?: No, Rositas Food Truck INC in Gibsonton has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
Has Rositas Food Truck INC in Gibsonton faced any disciplinary actions?: Yes, Rositas Food Truck INC in Gibsonton has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $800.00 in fines.
How much has Rositas Food Truck INC in Gibsonton been fined?: Rositas Food Truck INC in Gibsonton has been fined a total of $800.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
When was Rositas Food Truck INC in Gibsonton last inspected?: Rositas Food Truck INC in Gibsonton was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on October 23, 2024. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Rositas Food Truck INC in Gibsonton had?: Rositas Food Truck INC in Gibsonton has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Rositas Food Truck INC in Gibsonton find?: Rositas Food Truck INC in Gibsonton was most recently inspected by FDACS on October 23, 2024 (Focused Inspection).
Has Rositas Food Truck INC in Gibsonton had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: No, Rositas Food Truck INC in Gibsonton has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Rositas Food Truck INC in Gibsonton?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Rositas Food Truck INC in Gibsonton are: 6-301.14: Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees. 6-301.14; 4-302.12: Food temperature measuring device not provided or not readily accessible for use in ensuring food temperatures are attained and maintained; or food temperature measuring device with a suitable small-diameter probe not provided or not readily accessible to accurately measure the temperature in thin foods. 4-302.12 Pf; 4-204.11: Temperature measuring device sensor not located to measure the air temperature or a simulated product temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit or in the coolest part of a hot food storage unit; cold or hot holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety food not equipped with at least one integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display; or temperature measuring device not designed to be easily readable. 4-204.112(A), (B) and (D).