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Tita's Kitchen

429 N 12 St, Haines City, FL 33844
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Tita's Kitchen five times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 26, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

Across the inspection history, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Tita's Kitchen's latest score of 95 sits above the Haines City average of 90. The record reflects steady performance over time.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 26, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle, operator removed tongs from door. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
95
Jun 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on top of food storage of plantains. Operator removed phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
95
Sep 20, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operators signed. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Wrong chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary test kits for chlorine sanitizer.
16-37-1
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 a copy. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Plastic tubing in the interior of the ice mache.
22-20-5
70
Apr 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
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 a copy. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided a copy. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
82
Aug 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork 43F inside the stainless refrigerator.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by Food, utensils. Operator removed the items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Containers swerve covered while cooling and pans were stacked. I gave the operator proper cooling methods s. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing at the 3 compartment sink. Operator started preparing to cook. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
67

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tita's Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tita's Kitchen on file is from Jan 26, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tita's Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tita's Kitchen.

How does Tita's Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Haines City?

Tita's Kitchen most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Haines City average of 90.

Has Tita's Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tita's Kitchen have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tita's Kitchen 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 Tita's Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tita's Kitchen is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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