Adelitas Latin Market and Taqueria

471 Sw Sr 247 Ste 103, Lake City, FL 32055

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Adelitas Latin Market and Taqueria has five inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 15, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.

“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Restaurants in Lake City average 80, so Adelitas Latin Market and Taqueria trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 15, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Aug 7, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Jan 16, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled with mold-like substance.

22-02-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of oil on floor in storage room.

08B-38-4

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle submerged in beans. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**

10-01-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with old food debris and mold-like substances.

23-03-4

Basic - Single-service articles stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Single-serve bowls next to hand wash sink exposed to splash and dripping from hands. Manager moved bowls away from sink. **Corrected On-Site**

25-22-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board grooved.

14-09-4

Jul 15, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Apr 18, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Microwave interior soiled with old food debris and grease accumulation.

22-02-4

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Bare wood shelf brackets over prep table/steamer not painted or sealed.

14-06-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Adelitas Latin Market and Taqueria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Adelitas Latin Market and Taqueria on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Adelitas Latin Market and Taqueria?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Adelitas Latin Market and Taqueria.

How does Adelitas Latin Market and Taqueria compare to other restaurants in Lake City?

Adelitas Latin Market and Taqueria most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Lake City average of 80.

Has Adelitas Latin Market and Taqueria's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Adelitas Latin Market and Taqueria have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Adelitas Latin Market and Taqueria means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Adelitas Latin Market and Taqueria inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Adelitas Latin Market and Taqueria is inspected around three times per year on average.

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