Rosa Mexicano
Last inspected: Dec 19, 2025
82
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Rosa Mexicano stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 19, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
By comparison, the average Lake Buena Vista facility scores 87, putting Rosa Mexicano on the weaker side. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Chip holder is soiled by drink station area.
22-02-4
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.Mocajete for guacamole.
14-13-4
Basic - Unwashed melons stored over sauces in walk in cooler.
08B-17-4
82
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed two flying insects in the bar area notify Supervisor on duty next unannounced inspection
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Observed employee working in the bar wearing artificial finger nails food handling drinks at the bar.
13-06-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food debris spilled on the floors in the back kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food debris on the counter used for pots and pans on cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water on the bottom reach in cooler #1520.
29-49-6
67
Nov 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
58
May 20, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 15, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature of oats 45°f, guacamole 48°f slice tomatillos 44°f stored inside reach in cooler less than 4 hours. All items in the same cooler removed place in another reach in cooler to quick chill. Pantry cooler spoke to Chef notify engineering **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee drop items on the floor wearing gloves remove gloves and did not wash hands after, Chef had to tell employee to wash her hands. Recommend training for employees on hand washing.
12A-09-4
High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. Observed salmon frozen in ROP packaging dated 4/8 stored inside reach in cooler, Spoke to a Kyle concerning ROP not using 10k bags Chef can provided process waiver form. Chef Judd cut the bags open at time inspection, no stop sale need due to allow the oxygen out of the bags. Must provide HACCP plan for the special process. **Warning**
03G-04-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed seams of door gaskets in the reach in cooler located in server station.
14-11-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile above reach in cooler.
36-36-4
58
Jan 10, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-10: **Time Extended**
13-06-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzles soiled in bar Kitchen cutting boards Coffee machine nozzles - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-10: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-10: **Time Extended**
29-28-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-10: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with soiled clothing. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-10: **Time Extended**
13-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lettuce over ready to eat garlic - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-10: **Time Extended**
08B-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster in bar - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-10: **Time Extended**
29-17-4
61
Nov 13, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
13-06-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzles soiled in bar Kitchen cutting boards Coffee machine nozzles - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Tuna served raw on lunch menu and under starters on dinner menu not disclosed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
29-28-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster in bar - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
29-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lettuce over ready to eat garlic - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
08B-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with soiled clothing. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
13-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
55
Nov 8, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 6 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked mushrooms sauce (54F - Cooling) Per operator from yesterday cooked duck (46-45F - Cooling) drunken beans (45F - Cooling); black beans (46F - Cooling) **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook touched soiled apron with gloved hand then touched ready to eat shell with same glove.
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours removed to quick chill shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (47F - Cold Holding); undercooked (51F - Cold Holding) diced tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Per operator from yesterday cooling cooked duck (46-45F - Cooling) drunken beans (45F - Cooling); black beans (46F - Cooling) cooked mushrooms sauce (54F - Cooling)
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Raw sausage over ready to eat chicken **Corrected On-Site**
08A-14-5
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date
29-28-4
Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.
13-06-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooled with cover
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzles soiled in bar Kitchen cutting boards Coffee machine nozzles
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Tuna served raw on lunch menu and under starters on dinner menu not disclosed. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Small white sauce China bowls not inverted **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee with soiled clothing.
13-01-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer stored next to cook wear in the kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Straws at bar **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lettuce over ready to eat garlic
08B-17-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster in bar
29-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Brown sugar **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
17
Mar 10, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 11, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rosa Mexicano last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rosa Mexicano on file is from Dec 19, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rosa Mexicano?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Rosa Mexicano.
How does Rosa Mexicano compare to other restaurants in Lake Buena Vista?
Rosa Mexicano most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Lake Buena Vista average of 87.
Has Rosa Mexicano's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rosa Mexicano have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Rosa Mexicano 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 Rosa Mexicano inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rosa Mexicano is inspected around three times per year on average.
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