Little Mexico Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026
82
Score
Across the available record, Little Mexico Restaurant has 14 inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Little Mexico Restaurant was last inspected on Apr 23, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
The city-wide average sits at 88, which Little Mexico Restaurant's 82 doesn't quite reach. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
14
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed missing dates. Operator corrected date. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-10-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Observed in dry storage area, operator secured tanks. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty container, employee cleaned container. **Corrected On-Site**
24-06-4
82
Nov 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Operator removed chicken stored over pineapples in reach in freezer in ware washing area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee removed container lid from hand sink next to triple sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Employee labeled spray bottle with Lysol in n it at server counter. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Employee removed cardboard in stand up reach in coolers in ware washing area and dry storage. **Corrected On-Site**
14-05-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Operator removed personal food from stand up reach in refrigerator in dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on hairnet during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In stand up reach in cooler next to back door of kitchen.
14-33-4
58
May 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 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. -
08A-17-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw frozen shrimp over ready to eat frozen pineapple chunks. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
74
Jul 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: not observed **Time Extended**
11-27-4
90
Jul 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
52
Apr 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed copies still provided for SafeStaff certificates. No original certificates provided. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-26: . No original certificates provided. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator **Time Extended**
53B-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles damaged with water stains throughout kitchen, ceiling tiles with holes, and ceilings broken and bulging. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-26: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles damaged with water stains throughout kitchen, ceiling tiles with holes, and ceilings broken and bulging. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
86
Apr 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 31 rodent droppings throughout kitchen behind reach-in coolers and on top of storage container holding pots and pans with a lid. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: - 7 rodent droppings in front of reach-in cooler in the dry storage area. - 3 rodent droppings on top of box in the bag in the box soda station off the dry storage area. - 1 rodent dropping in the dining room. Operator started to clean and sanitize areas. **Time Extended**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed copies still provided for SafeStaff certificates. No original certificates provided. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: **Time Extended**
53B-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris on cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles damaged with water stains throughout kitchen, ceiling tiles with holes, and ceilings broken and bulging. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 5 dead roaches in sticky traps off of the cook line underneath dry storage area where chips are stored. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: Observed 1 live roach crawling on baseboard behind prep table where slicer is stored off the warewashing area. Operator killed roach on site and started to clean and sanitize area. **Time Extended**
35A-03-4
67
Apr 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 small flying insects in kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 31 rodent droppings throughout kitchen behind reach-in coolers and on top of storage container holding pots and pans with a lid. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwash sink to the right of the three compartment sink with items stored in sink like drink pitcher lids. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed copies still provided for SafeStaff certificates. No original certificates provided. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles damaged with water stains throughout kitchen, ceiling tiles with holes, and ceilings broken and bulging. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 5 dead roaches in sticky traps off of the cook line underneath dry storage area where chips are stored. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Dead rodent present. Observed 1 dead rodent in a sticky trap. Operator discarded trap with dead rodent. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris on cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4
50
Feb 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Manager took exam on 2/17/24 . Raul S. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-28: **Time Extended**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Safe staff copies - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-28: **Time Extended**
53B-09-4
82
Feb 23, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pipe at Hand wash sink at wait station is broken off below basin. Sink is unusable. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-23: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Manager took exam on 2/17/24 . Raul S. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-23: **Time Extended**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Safe staff copies - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-23: **Time Extended**
53B-09-4
74
Feb 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 5 live roaches in gasket of reach in cooler on cook line 1 live roach under steam table 1 live roaches on floor at wait station - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-22: 1 live on floor in middle dining area 1 live under prep table with slicer on it 1 live crawling on floor by 3 compartment sink 2 live cockroaches inside white microwave **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 20 rodent droppings in cabinet under hand wash sink 35 rodent droppings under reach in cooler and steam table 20 under table with flat top and under table next to table 20 rodent droppings under chest freezer in back room. 18 rodent droppings under glass door cooler in back room. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-22: 47 rodent droppings in dining area on floor behind folded tables Approximately 60 rodent droppings under 3 compartment sink 20 rodent droppings under non working up right cooler in kitchen **Time Extended**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pipe at Hand wash sink at wait station is broken off below basin. Sink is unusable. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-22: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Manager took exam on 2/17/24 . Raul S. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-22: **Time Extended**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Safe staff copies - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-22: **Time Extended**
53B-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 4 dead roaches on shelf under steam table 1 dead roach by soda machine at wait stations - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-22: 1 dead cockroach under reach in cooler by front door 1 dead cockroach on floor next to signs by front door 1 dead on floor in front dining area 1 dead on floor in middle dining area 1 dead inside black microwave on top of tortilla wrap bag **Time Extended**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On cook line - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-22: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. In back room, vertical cooler - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-22: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
47
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 5 live roaches in gasket of reach in cooler on cook line 1 live roach under steam table 1 live roaches on floor at wait station
35A-05-4
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 20 rodent droppings in cabinet under hand wash sink 35 rodent droppings under reach in cooler and steam table 20 under table with flat top and under table next to table 20 rodent droppings under chest freezer in back room. 18 rodent droppings under glass door cooler in back room.
35A-04-4
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Safe staff copies
53B-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pipe at Hand wash sink at wait station is broken off below basin. Sink is unusable.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Manager took exam on 2/17/24 . Raul S.
53A-02-7
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 4 dead roaches on shelf under steam table 1 dead roach by soda machine at wait stations
35A-03-4
Basic - Dead rodent present. Dead rodent under glass door cooler in back room
35A-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On cook line
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. In back room, vertical cooler
22-16-4
45
May 18, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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.
11-27-4
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current copy displayed expired 2-1-2023
50-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Bathroom doors left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
32-02-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Little Mexico Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Little Mexico Restaurant on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Little Mexico Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Little Mexico Restaurant.
How does Little Mexico Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Dade City?
Little Mexico Restaurant most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Dade City average of 88.
Has Little Mexico Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Little Mexico Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Little Mexico Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Little Mexico Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Little Mexico Restaurant is inspected around five times per year on average.
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