Taqueria Mi Negrita

5414 Tower St, Dade City, FL 33523

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jun 12, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Taqueria Mi Negrita has five inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 12, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.

Restaurants in Dade City average 88, so Taqueria Mi Negrita trails the local norm. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 12, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. For 1 employee over 60 days **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-12: Still observed. **Time Extended**

53B-01-5

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Non licensed building used to store drinks **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-12: Still observed **Time Extended**

51-22-4

Jun 6, 2024

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. rice (50F - Cold Holding) **Warning**

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. rice (50F - Cold Holding) in upright refrigerator across from reach in cooler, in unit over night, no temperature monitoring, ice buildup inside back of unit **Warning**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Non licensed building used to store food, dry goods and single service items. **Warning**

51-16-7

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**

05-08-4

Intermediate - Self-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Non licensed building used to store food, dry goods and single service items **Warning**

51-22-4

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. Provided operator with printed copy of DBPR HR 5030-204 they posted in mobile **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

11-27-4

Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Food stored in unlicensed, non commercial building next to food truck **Warning**

08B-37-4

Apr 2, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Jun 16, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

May 17, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria Mi Negrita last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Mi Negrita on file is from Jun 12, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Taqueria Mi Negrita compare to other restaurants in Dade City?

Taqueria Mi Negrita most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Dade City average of 88.

Has Taqueria Mi Negrita's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Taqueria Mi Negrita 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 Taqueria Mi Negrita 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 Taqueria Mi Negrita inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria Mi Negrita is inspected around two times per year on average.

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