Rositas Food Truck
Last inspected: Sep 23, 2025
100
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Rositas Food Truck stretching back to 2022. On Sep 23, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit.
Restaurants in Gibsonton average 76, so Rositas Food Truck is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.bowl with no handle in rice. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
95
Jul 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. 3 flies flying around in truck. **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 6 live roaches on floor. 1 live roach on cutting board. 1 live roach on container of tomatoes. **Warning**
35A-05-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.bowl with no handle in rice. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees phone on prep table. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Water bottles and container of tomatoes on floor. Employee removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
64
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Bread in grocery bag. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-11: **Time Extended**
14-31-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-11: **Time Extended**
10-08-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Power permanently connected preventing truck from moving. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-11: **Time Extended**
51-06-4
78
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Bread in grocery bag. **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef 114 F on cook top. **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Tested 200+ppm, operator added water tested 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves to begin food prep without washing hands. **Warning**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Tent outside with chest freezer with meat inside, onions, single service items, and pots. **Warning**
51-22-4
Basic - Food stored outside. Onions and chest freezer with meat inside stored outside under tent. **Warning**
08B-42-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Power permanently connected preventing truck from moving. **Warning**
51-06-4
Basic - Clean equipment and utensils stored in a room that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Pots stored in tent outside. **Warning**
24-24-4
41
Oct 2, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on reach in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-02: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-02: **Time Extended**
50-04-4
90
Aug 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
64
Jan 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
64
Aug 23, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. raw shell eggs 82 F.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 flies in truck.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw shell eggs 82 F, operator had out at room temperature since yesterday.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/
50-08-7
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave
22-08-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Potable and waste water hard plumbed.
51-06-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rositas Food Truck last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rositas Food Truck on file is from Sep 23, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
How does Rositas Food Truck compare to other restaurants in Gibsonton?
Rositas Food Truck most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Gibsonton average of 76.
Has Rositas Food Truck's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Rositas Food Truck have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Rositas Food Truck 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 Rositas Food Truck inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rositas Food Truck is inspected around three times per year on average.
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