Adelitas Latin Market and Taqueria

2470 W Us Hwy 90, Lake City, FL 32055

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jul 31, 2024

Score

High Risk

Adelitas Latin Market and Taqueria has been inspected five times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jul 31, 2024. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around six violations to closer to 10 violations.

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

Restaurants in Lake City average 80, so Adelitas Latin Market and Taqueria trails the local norm. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 31, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Jan 31, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled with mold-like substance. Microwave interior soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

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

23-03-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers of salt and sugar not labeled. Employees labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent screen soiled with dust accumulation. **Repeat Violation**

36-34-5

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal speaker above prep table.

40-06-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cutting boards grooved.

14-11-5

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. License number not on truck.

50-04-4

Sep 20, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked by sani-bucket. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand-wash sink. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent screen soiled with dust accumulation.

36-34-5

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

23-03-4

Jun 8, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

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Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Oct 31, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Holding maseca in the food truck.

14-15-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior oven. Tortilla press. Interior reach in cooler.

22-02-4

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 Jul 31, 2024. 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 three 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 50 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?

No. Recent inspections at Adelitas Latin Market and Taqueria have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Adelitas Latin Market and Taqueria means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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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