Lorita's Fresh Mexican Food in Tampa
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10278 Causway Blvd, Tampa, FL 33619Lorita's Fresh Mexican Food in Tampa has recorded 80 violations across 13 inspections since 2016, averaging 6.2 violations per inspection—above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been persistent: proper cooking temperatures were cited in at least 6 of the last 7 inspections; handwashing and hand/arm washing violations appeared in 5 inspections; management awareness and employee health policy violations each occurred in multiple inspections over the record. Consumer advisory violations—likely related to undercooked proteins or allergen disclosures—were documented in 8 inspections. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent inspection on July 29, 2025 resulted in a Call Back - Complied disposition following a routine food inspection that identified 6 violations including improper cooking temperatures and missing consumer advisories.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Lorita's Fresh Mexican Food in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Lorita's Fresh Mexican Food in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (14)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections27 violations · 24 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Lorita's Fresh Mexican Food in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Lorita's Fresh Mexican Food in Tampa last inspected?
- Lorita's Fresh Mexican Food in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 22, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
- What are the most common violations at Lorita's Fresh Mexican Food in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Lorita's Fresh Mexican Food in Tampa are: Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Lorita's Fresh Mexican Food in Tampa had?
- Lorita's Fresh Mexican Food in Tampa has had 14 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Lorita's Fresh Mexican Food in Tampa find?
- Lorita's Fresh Mexican Food in Tampa was most recently inspected on April 22, 2026 with 4 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
- Has Lorita's Fresh Mexican Food in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, Lorita's Fresh Mexican Food in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?
- Violation 53 (Outer openings protected) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/53.
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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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Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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