Las Tapatias Restaurant
Last inspected: Dec 29, 2025
70
Score
Las Tapatias Restaurant appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 29, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Las Tapatias Restaurant's latest score of 70 falls below the Fellsmere average of 80. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef reach in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy cream opened yesterday **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
70
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Test strips were old. Didn't work for either chlorine or quaternary. Inspectors strips worked
16-37-1
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager showed up during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Tilapia in bowl with ice thawing. Still frozen Educated Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-14-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
23-03-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocado still with stickers after washed **Corrected On-Site**
08B-39-4
67
Feb 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
52
Aug 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Soap wash bucket in sink. Educated **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Tiles above 3 door reach in cooler **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
78
Jan 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Chicken over beef reach in freezer
08A-17-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over enchilada sauce. 3 door reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cutting board in sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink in back kitchen **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters both
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm corrected to 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Damaged tiles over 3 door reach in cooler. Operator stated they have informed landlord
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets 3 door reach in cooler
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic bottle water **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
47
Sep 22, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Diced tomatoes above fill line 54°-40°. Operator removed excess product and placed in reach in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Store room sink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Provided operator information on how to self print license **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Takeout containers **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
61
Mar 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Cooked beef in large covered stock pot in reach in cooler for 3 hours at 77/79f. Manager separated into small uncovered containers and placed in tall reach in with 38f ambient temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-01-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked beef in large covered stock pot in reach in cooler for 3 hours at 77/79f. Manager separated into small uncovered containers and placed in tall reach in with 38f ambient temperature. Provided cooling information sheet in Spanish. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
52
Sep 20, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Las Tapatias Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Las Tapatias Restaurant on file is from Dec 29, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Las Tapatias Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Las Tapatias Restaurant.
How does Las Tapatias Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Fellsmere?
Las Tapatias Restaurant most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Fellsmere average of 80.
Has Las Tapatias Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Las Tapatias Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Las Tapatias Restaurant 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 Las Tapatias Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Las Tapatias Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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