Rosalita's Tex Mex Grill

5949 S Congress Ave, Atlantis, FL 33462-1303

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026

Score

High Risk

The health department has logged 10 inspections at Rosalita's Tex Mex Grill, the earliest from 2022. On Feb 23, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

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

“Standing water in bottom of left reach-in-cooler on cook line” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Atlantis average 65, so Rosalita's Tex Mex Grill trails the local norm. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 23, 2026

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 major violations.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Sep 26, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Apr 30, 2025

Complaint Full

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Tasty beef salsa 55F, tasty chicken salsa 52F, cooked yesterday in a deep covered container in walk in cooler. See stop sale

03D-02-5

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Tasty beef salsa 55F, tasty chicken salsa 52F, cooked yesterday in a deep covered container in walk in cooler.

01B-36-5

Basic - Standing water in bottom of left reach-in-cooler on cook line.

29-49-6

Jan 24, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 23, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Feb 26, 2024

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Operator removed pitcher from hot line hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Trays of cooked rice in walk in freezer not covered - operator covered. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Nov 29, 2023

Complaint Full

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler - Salsa (45F- Cold Holding) operator states not portioned or prepared today held in walk in cooler overnight and more than 4 hours - see stop sale. Fry station make table - Cooked Ground beef (45F cold holding.) operator states not portioned or prepared today held in Fry station make line overnight and more than 4 hours - see stop sale **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler - Salsa (45F- Cold Holding) operator states not portioned or prepared today held in walk in cooler overnight and more than 4 hours - see stop sale. Fry station make table - Cooked Ground beef (45F cold holding.) operator states not portioned or prepared today held in Fry station make line overnight and more than 4 hours - see stop sale **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine >100ppm); Operator corrected - Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**

41-15-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Garbage can blocking hand washing sink in prep area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31A-09-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Steaks sitting in standing water at 3 compartment sink, operator corrected by turning on water. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Basic - Standing water in bottom of Hotline make table.

29-49-6

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Prep table open employee water bottle, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Container full of tortillas was stored on floor - operator moved 6 inch off floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-47-4

Nov 3, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jan 30, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

50-17-3

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table at cook line . Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Strawberries stored on floor in walk in freezer. Operator placed on shelf **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength 0ppm at cook line. Operator set up fresh solution at 100ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

21-07-4

Aug 18, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Training scheduled for this Saturday. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-18: Training scheduled for this Saturday. **Time Extended**

53B-05-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rosalita's Tex Mex Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rosalita's Tex Mex Grill on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rosalita's Tex Mex Grill?

Across the inspection record, “standing water in bottom of left reach-in-cooler on cook line” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Rosalita's Tex Mex Grill.

How does Rosalita's Tex Mex Grill compare to other restaurants in Atlantis?

Rosalita's Tex Mex Grill most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Atlantis average of 65.

Has Rosalita's Tex Mex Grill's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Rosalita's Tex Mex Grill have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Rosalita's Tex Mex Grill 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 Rosalita's Tex Mex Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Rosalita's Tex Mex Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.

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