Rositas Mexican Restaurant

741 N Wabash Ave, Lakeland, FL 33815

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show nine inspections at Rositas Mexican Restaurant stretching back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 17, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “wet wiping cloth not stored”, showing up three times.

Among Lakeland restaurants, the typical score is 86; Rositas Mexican Restaurant is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 17, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 6, 2026

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/01/26 **Warning**

50-17-3

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At hand washing sink in first kitchen. Operator turned on hot water at the value. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

27-16-4

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**

53A-01-7

Intermediate - No running water at hand washing sink next to 3-compartment sink **Warning**

27-09-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet towel on front counter **Warning**

21-12-4

Aug 11, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener

22-02-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

22-08-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

31B-04-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth on cutting board.

21-12-4

Mar 3, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Dec 9, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Feb 13, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over cooked veggie in reachin cooler. Operator moved eggs. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/24

50-17-3

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen area operator replaced soap **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Oct 13, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dishes sitting in hand washing sink in back prep area

31A-09-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

22-08-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of to go cups stored on floor in back storage

25-05-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 2 wet wiping clothes sitting on counter in kitchen area

21-12-4

Jun 12, 2023

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Mar 31, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rositas Mexican Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rositas Mexican Restaurant on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rositas Mexican Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “wet wiping cloth not stored” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Rositas Mexican Restaurant.

How does Rositas Mexican Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Rositas Mexican Restaurant most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Lakeland average of 86.

Has Rositas Mexican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rositas Mexican Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Rositas Mexican 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 Rositas Mexican Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Rositas Mexican Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.

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