Rositas Mexican Restaurant in Lakeland
Last inspected:
741 N Wabash Ave, Lakeland, FL 33815Rositas Mexican Restaurant in Lakeland has accumulated 106 violations across 27 inspections since 2016, averaging 3.9 per visit. The facility was shut down four times for roach and rodent activity. The restaurant has faced 7 disciplinary actions totaling $4,680 in fines, with the largest single penalty of $1,040. Top recurring violations involve cleaning multi-use utensils, hand and arm washing procedures, and food contact surfaces.
Most recent closure: July 17, 2017 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Rositas Mexican Restaurant in Lakeland: Comparison to Polk County Averages
This Facility
3.9
violations / inspection
3.9 violations per inspection
Polk County Avg
3.26
violations / inspection
3.26 county average
This Facility
4
emergency closures
4 closures
Polk County Avg
0.18
closures / facility
0.18 county average
Rositas Mexican Restaurant in Lakeland: Emergency Closure History (4)
Rositas Mexican Restaurant in Lakeland: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (6)
Total fines on record: $3,640.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2017034843 | — | Jul 17, 2017 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 3--2016044796 | $800.00 | Sep 22, 2016 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 3--2016024942 | $1,000.00 | May 17, 2016 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 3--2016028004 | — | Jun 7, 2016 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 3--2015048407 | $800.00 | Oct 16, 2015 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 3--2015013575 | $1,040.00 | Feb 17, 2015 | Orlando |
Rositas Mexican Restaurant in Lakeland: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)
— 3 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections20 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 4 inspections13 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Rositas Mexican Restaurant in Lakeland: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Rositas Mexican Restaurant in Lakeland last inspected?
- Rositas Mexican Restaurant in Lakeland was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 22, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Rositas Mexican Restaurant in Lakeland last shut down?
- Rositas Mexican Restaurant in Lakeland was last shut down on July 17, 2017 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Rositas Mexican Restaurant in Lakeland?
- The most frequently cited violations at Rositas Mexican Restaurant in Lakeland are: Clean multi-use utensils, Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Rositas Mexican Restaurant in Lakeland had?
- Rositas Mexican Restaurant in Lakeland has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.9 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Rositas Mexican Restaurant in Lakeland find?
- Rositas Mexican Restaurant in Lakeland was most recently inspected on July 22, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Rositas Mexican Restaurant in Lakeland ever been shut down?
- Yes, Rositas Mexican Restaurant in Lakeland has been emergency-closed 4 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
- What does Florida violation V48 (Food storage) mean?
- Violation 48 (Food storage) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/48.
- Has Rositas Mexican Restaurant in Lakeland faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Rositas Mexican Restaurant in Lakeland has 6 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $3,640.00 in fines.
- How much has Rositas Mexican Restaurant in Lakeland been fined?
- Rositas Mexican Restaurant in Lakeland has been fined a total of $3,640.00 across 6 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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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